Regulatory Affairs Attorney
Section: Regulatory Affairs & Public Advocacy Section
Title: Regulatory Affairs Attorney
Location: Anchorage
Job Number: 25-RAPA-01
Closing Date: 9/24/2025
Job description
The attorney selected for this position will do a range of work handled by the Regulatory Affairs and Public Advocacy (RAPA) Section. The RAPA section primarily performs the Attorney General’s statutory function of representing the public interest in utility and pipeline carrier matters before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. The section also provides policy analysis on related matters. The attorney in this position would mainly assist in rate cases and other proceedings before the Regulatory Commission of Alaska. In doing so, the attorney would utilize the expert technical support of RAPA non-attorney professionals and outside professionals as witnesses who provide accounting, engineering, and economic analyses for all types of regulated utilities and pipelines in pre-filed testimony and at hearing
Attorneys in the Civil Division work on matters of statewide importance, all while living and enjoying all Alaska has to offer. If you enjoy complex and impactful legal work along with dramatic scenery, outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, kayaking, and abundant wildlife, then the Alaska Department of Law, Civil Division is the place for you. Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework arrangements, may be available.
More information about the work of this section, please visit: https://law.alaska.gov/department/civil/RAPA.html
Qualifications
Post-graduation experience practicing law as a licensed attorney and/or clerk for a trial or appellate judge is preferred, but not required. The ability to work on a team is essential. Applicants should be comfortable learning a complex area of the law over the course of time prior to receiving first-chair assignments in major rate case proceedings. Prior experience in utilities or pipeline rate cases is not required.
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
You may submit individual applications for each position you’re applying for, or you may submit one application and list all respective position numbers for which you want to be considered. Multi-position applications may address our office as “Civil Division Recruitment.”
Email your complete application to civil.recruit@alaska.gov.
Include the following documents:
- Cover Letter: List the position number(s) you are applying for
- Resume: Include a complete history of education; professional work experience with dates (MM/YYYY); and the states and admission dates (MM/YYYY) for each bar license you have
- 3 Professional References
- 1 Professional Writing Sample
- If you are a current or recent State of Alaska employee, please also submit your most recent performance evaluation.
