Assistant Attorney

Akhire • Anchorage, AK

4d • $130,000 - $140,000 • Onsite

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 be licensed by the Bar to practice law in the State of Alaska, remain active with all Alaska Bar annual requirements
• 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

• Potential eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
• Moving expenses covered up to $3,000

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Ph.D. or professional degree