Assistant Attorney I/II - Prosecutor
About The Position
The City and Borough of Juneau Law Department is seeking an attorney to join its criminal prosecution team. The Assistant Attorney I/II is primarily dedicated to criminal prosecution, handling misdemeanor offenses including driving under the influence, larceny, assault, code enforcement, and other municipal crimes. From arraignments through jury trials, this position manages an independent caseload alongside another Assistant Attorney, appears regularly in court, and works closely with the Juneau Police Department and other justice partners to promote public safety. The Juneau Law Department is a close-knit team of attorneys and paralegals handling approximately 1,100 criminal cases annually. The position offers substantial courtroom experience, meaningful responsibility from day one, and the opportunity to develop as a trial attorney while helping to protect the community. Prosecutors enjoy a practice focused on litigation and public service without the demands of billable hours.
Requirements
- 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.
- Requires submission to a pre-employment fingerprint based criminal history background check.
- Applicant with adult criminal convictions will not move forward in the recruitment and selection process.
- Security clearance will be denied 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.
- Security clearance will be withdrawn if material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.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.
Nice To Haves
- Experience as a legal intern or clerk is preferred.
- Four (4) years of professional level legal experience as an attorney; is preferred.
Responsibilities
- Managing an independent caseload from arraignment through trial and appeal.
- Appearing regularly in court for hearings, sentencings, and trials.
- Conducting legal research and drafting motions and briefs.
- Working closely with law enforcement, victims, witnesses, and the courts.
- Participating in any court-directed program such as the Coordinated Resources Project (CRP).
- Sharing rotating on-call responsibilities for weekend arraignments and other urgent legal matters.
Benefits
- Opportunity for regular pay increases
- 13 paid holidays a year
- Excellent health insurance program (medical, dental, vision and orthodontia care options)
- Paid leave
- Retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees’ Retirement System)
- Free parking
- Paid time off for parent-teacher conferences
- Childcare subsidies
- Ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs
- Free bi-annual health screenings
- Free flu shots
- Healthy living challenges and webinars
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
