Assistant Attorney
AKHIRE, INC•Anchorage, AK
•$130,000 - $140,000
About The Position
Investigate legal issues; prepare and present legal responses; perform a wide variety of legal and administrative tasks
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree
- Two years legal experience preferred
- Must have passed the Bar in any state, and are eligible to take the Bar in Alaska.
- Maintain a clear criminal record.
Responsibilities
- Assists in reviewing, approving and negotiating contracts and legal issues
- Manages assigned issues and assures that they are resolved within office policy guidelines.
- Applies legal expertise in a variety of legal fields including administrative, contract, tort, personnel, environmental, regulatory, and other fields of law which apply to municipalities.
- Conducts legal research
- Gathers and compiles legal instruments and documents
- Identifies and evaluates witnesses, records and other information required to present the case
- Prepares and presents legal documents and analyses as required.
- Review pertinent decisions, policies, regulations and other legal matters.
- Represents the Borough at hearings
- Brings cases before Hearing Boards
- Examines witnesses and argues facts of the case in relation to points of law, case law and legal precedent.
- Monitor and review trends in legal issues and civil justice.
- Onsite work rotations at Barrow HQ office required.
Benefits
- Outside of standard benefits packages position also may qualify for
- Potential eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- Moving expenses covered up to $3,000
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
Number of Employees
1-10 employees
