Cold Case Prosecutor
Office: Office of Special Prosecutions
Location: Anchorage
Job Description
The Office of Special Prosecutions is offering a unique opportunity to specialize in the challenging area of cold case homicide and sexual assault prosecutions. Many of these cold cases occurred decades ago and have long remained unsolved; however, advancements in forensic science and genetic genealogy have provided new avenues for investigation that are increasingly providing the evidence needed for these cases to be solved. The position is located in Anchorage but this prosecutor will handle cases across the state.
This prosecutor will work closely with the Alaska State Trooper Cold Case Investigative Unit, the Alaska State Crime Lab, the Anchorage Police Department Cold Case Unit, and the Alaska State Crime Detection Laboratory. This prosecutor will regularly be asked to work closely with and provide advice to law enforcement, mentor less experienced attorneys, and conduct trainings. Along with cold case homicide and sexual assault prosecutions, this position will occasionally review officer involved shootings and handle other cases around the state as needed.
To be successful in this position, you will need to be familiar with Alaska’s criminal justice system and laws, have extensive trial experience, and a history of handling complex criminal prosecutions. This position will require travel throughout the state, including for trials, which may last for several weeks.
Salary will be determined by the legal background and experience of the selected candidate. Regular salary increases are provided every 1-2 years. A comprehensive state benefits package is provided, including health, dental, vision and life insurance; a retirement account in which the state matches pre-tax contributions of up to 5% of your gross eligible salary; a generous Supplemental Benefits System in which the state provides a 6.13% match of your gross pay (this system takes the place of social security for State of Alaska employees); options for deferred compensation; 21 days of personal leave for new employees, which increases over time; and assistance with moving expenses.
Contact
If you would like more information about this position, you may contact Chief Assistant Attorney General Jenna Gruenstein at 907-269-6250.
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 | $92,137.50 or $95,023.50 |
| Attorney 2 | Less than two years of licensed experience | 20 C or D | $101,712.00 or $105,417.00 |
| Attorney 3 | More than 2 but less than 4 years of licensed experience | 22 B or C | $112,632.00 or $116,083.50 |
| Attorney 4 | More than 4 years | 24 B through F | $128,622.00 – $147,322.50 |
*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 to include their title, email address, and daytime phone number.
- One must be a current or former supervisor.
- Only include those that can speak about your professional skills and performance.
- A professional writing sample.
- A cover letter which includes the position of interest.
Preferably applications may be submitted electronically to:
CriminalLawRecruit@alaska.gov
or via hard copy to:
Department of Law
Criminal Division Central Office
P.O. Box 110300
Juneau, AK 99811-0300
The Department of Law is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodation to apply may contact the Relay Alaska at (800) 770-8973 or Criminal Division Central Office at (907) 465-3600.
All interested and qualified applicants will be considered, but not every applicant will be interviewed. A preference will be given to applicants with the ability to fluently speak another language that is commonly used in the geographic locations related to this position.
