Statewide Section Supervisor
Section: Public Corporations & Governmental Services
Location: Anchorage or Juneau
Job Number: 25-PCGS-03
Closing Date: 7/24/2025
Salary depends on State service. Base pay for the position is Range 26, Step A at $134,569.50 annually. Upon a job offer, you would receive a firm salary quote based on location of position and qualifying experience.
Job description
The core responsibilities of the PCGS Supervisor include managing the work of the section, providing legal representation and advice, and overseeing administrative duties. Clients represented by this section include the Alaska Permanent Fund Corporation; Alaska Seafood Marketing Institute; Alaska Housing Finance Corporation; Alaska Commission on Postsecondary Education; Alaska Energy Authority; Alaska Mental Health Trust Authority; Alaska Retirement Management Board; Division of Retirement & Benefits and Department of Education & Early Development.
Administrative, Management, and Supervision of the PCGS Section:
- Manage the work of the section by assigning, coordinating, tracking, and reviewing progress of cases and projects.
- Interact with state agency clients regarding their legal needs and the services provided by section attorneys and paraprofessionals.
- Respond to inquiries from legislators, the media, and the public about matters handled by the section.
- Prepare, submit information, and assist in defending the civil division operating budget before the legislature.
- Make recommendations to and implement directives from the Attorney General, the Deputy Attorney General, and the Division Directors.
- Supervise attorneys, including recruiting, hiring, training, mentoring, evaluating, promoting, and disciplining staff.
Legal Work:
- Strategize with others on administrative and court proceedings (state, federal, or appeals), stepping in when necessary to take on cases.
- Provide day-to-day oral and written legal advice to client agencies on a broad range of issues.
- Draft authorized legislation, review and monitor bills filed by members of the legislature, and testify before legislative committees.
- Collaborate and support other attorneys in different sections within the Civil Division.
Administrative Duties:
- Track section billing to ensure that it is drawing on appropriate funds.
- Manage the leave, travel, etc. of section members to ensure adequate coverage.
- Enter time in ProLaw and prepare payroll documents.
Qualifications
A minimum of 6 years’ legal practice is required. Qualified applicants must have the ability to lead and mentor an effective team; research, analyze, and explain state and federal constitutions, statutes, regulations, and case law in laymen’s terms; as well as have excellent writing, negotiating, and communication skills; acute mental agility to quickly and accurately analyze problems and discern correct responses/solutions; and proficiency in using computer software such as MS Word, MS Outlook, ProLaw, MS Teams, Westlaw, and PACER.
Contact
Individuals who would like additional information about the position may contact Rachel Witty at (907) 269-5100 or by e-mail at Rachel.Witty@alaska.gov.
Benefits & Compensation
State Benefits Package
- Health benefits (including dental and vision), life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits
- Generous leave accrual, starting at 21 days a year
- 12 paid holidays
- A variety of retirement plans
- Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
- 37.5-hour workweek
- Eligibility for part-time teleworking, alternate workweek, or a flex schedule after an initial training period.
Estimated Compensation
The table below gives an estimate of compensation based on a combination of judicial clerking and licensed legal experience. The compensation listed in the table represents the base pay. Several locations around Alaska have geographical pay differences. Upon a job offer, you would receive a firm salary quote based on location of position and qualifying experience. Attorneys are eligible to promote from Attorney 1 through 4 with service and acceptable job performance.
| Attorney level | Experience level | Pay range and step | Base pay* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney 1 | Unlicensed attorney | 18 D or E | $89,895 or $92,703 |
| Attorney 2 | Less than two years of licensed experience | 20 C or D | $99,235.50 or $102,843 |
| Attorney 3 | More than 2 but less than 4 years of licensed experience | 22 B or C | $109,882.50 or $113,256 |
| Attorney 4 | More than 4 years | 24 B through F | $125,482.50 – $143,734.50 |
*Summary of Geographical Pay Rate Differences.
| Location | Base pay + geographical difference |
|---|---|
| Anchorage, Kenai, Palmer, Ketchikan | Base pay / no geo dif |
| Fairbanks | Base pay + 3% |
| Juneau, Sitka | Base pay + 5% |
| Kodiak | Base pay + 11% |
| Nome, Dillingham | Base pay + 37% |
| Bethel, Utqiagvik | Base pay + 50% |
| Kotzebue | Base pay + 60% |
Application Instructions
Candidates must submit:
- A resume that includes a complete history of education and professional work experience.
- At least three professional employment references.
- A professional writing sample.
- A cover letter which includes the job number.
Email applications to civil.recruit@alaska.gov (with the subject line “application for current attorney recruitment”) or mail or hand-deliver to:
Office of the Attorney General
1031 W 4th Avenue, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99501
As part of the application process a social media check may occur. All interested and qualified applicants will be considered, but not every applicant will be interviewed.
The Department of Law is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the American with Disabilities Act. Applicants who need accommodation to apply may call Kelly West at the department’s Anchorage office (907) 269-5101 or Relay Alaska at 1-800-770-8973.
