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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailThis position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidates qualifications. If hired at the lower level the successful applicant will be promoted to the higher level upon meeting the minimum qualifications for the higher level completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work as determined by the supervisor.
The Assistant Attorney I/II (Criminal Prosecutor) is within the partially exempt service and serves at the pleasure of the City Attorney.
Applications and resumes received are subject to public disclosure.
The Assistant Attorney I/II performs a broad range of legal work including providing legal advice and litigating criminal and civil matters. The position focuses primarily on criminal prosecution and providing legal guidance to the Juneau Police Department which is estimated to account for 95% of the duties.
ABOUT THE LAW DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Law Department is to empower policymakers by drafting explaining and enforcing the law. We are a collegial team that adapts to the needs of our clients and coworkers. We have a criminal prosecution division with two prosecutors and two paralegals/litigation assistants who prosecute around 1100 cases per year and a civil division with three attorneys and one paralegal/litigation assistant who provide a range of legal services including legal advice to clients drafting legislation prosecuting civil suits and defending client decisions. We also have an office manager who directly supervises the support staff and manages the departments budget. The municipal attorney who is appointed by the CBJ Assembly supervises the attorneys and provides overall policy direction to the office.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Commitment to public service. High ethical standards. Collegial problem solver. If those phrases describe you please consider applying. We seek an attorney who can join our prosecution team consisting of two prosecutors and two support staff to help the community.
Self-motivation to learn CBJ law (i.e. CBJC Title 42 72 and Chapter 1.40) Alaska law (i.e. A.S. Title 11 12 and 47) and the Alaska Court Rules is crucial as the position will have a week to observe and learn some foundational knowledge before immersion in to case work including arraignments case screening Rule 11 negotiations and trials.
The workload in the CBJ Law Department is fast-paced nearly all paperless and requires all attorneys to be computer savvy and quickly able to research relevant law and understand the relevant facts. A qualified candidate will have the ability to formulate well-reasoned arguments be comfortable making quick decisions and prosecute misdemeanor cases and noncomplex civil cases independently with minimal supervision.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position generally works Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. 4:30 p.m. The position also alternates being on-call every other week and attending court on every other weekend. We value work-life balance so schedule flexibility exists to accommodate weekend court and completing time sensitive legal matters. The Law Department offices are located in downtown Juneau in the Sealaska Plaza Building directly across from City Hall.
Typical responsibilities include the following:
Desired Qualifications
Positions in this class are partially exempt but the following desirable qualifications are recommended:
Assistant Attorney I - Range 322 - $117000.00- $120889.60Annually (DOQ)
Education:
Juris Doctorate required
Experience:
Experience as a legal intern or clerk is preferred.
Other:
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Alaska and be a member in good standing of the Alaska Bar.
Assistant Attorney II- Range 324-$133328.00 - $137779.20Annually (DOQ)
Education:
Juris Doctorate required
Experience:
Four (4) years of professional level legal experience as an attorney.
Other:
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Alaska and be a member in good standing of the Alaska Bar.
The selected candidate must have unquestioned ethics and personal integrity. All information provided by the candidate will be verified. Candidates who materially misrepresent any information provided in the employment process will be excluded from consideration or dismissed if already employed.
APSIN Clearance
Please be aware this position works directly with CBJ systems that may include assistance with a departments Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). This requires the incumbent to submit to a pre-employment fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position and required access to APSIN an applicant with adult criminal convictions will not move forward in the recruitment and selection process. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance. Final offer of employment is contingent on obtaining DPS security clearance. Background Check Authority: AS 12.62 and 13 AAC 68.215
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION
At the time of application applicants are required to submit a cover letter and transcripts (if applicable).
APPLICATION REVIEW
This position is open until filled. We have one vacancy to fill. We are accepting applications until the position is filled. The first review of applications will occur on August 11 2025.
HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO
Hiring Manager:Junnie Chup Law Office Manager
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This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidates qualifications. If hired at the lower level the successful applicant will be promoted to the higher level upon meeting the minimum qualifications for the higher level completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work as determined by the supervisor.
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your education in your application and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE:Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
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