Full Posting: https://law.alaska.gov/department/jobs/25-LSA-03.html
The Labor & State Affairs section is recruiting for two full-time attorneys (in Anchorage or Juneau, Alaska). The section provides legal advice and representation to state agencies in multiple areas of law, including elections, campaign finance, employment, labor relations, civil rights, separation of powers, boards and commissions, procurement, unemployment benefits, workers’ compensation, and workplace safety. The section’s client agencies include the Departments of Administration, Labor and Workforce Development, and Military and Veterans Affairs; the Offices of the Governor and Lt. Governor; and the Division of Elections, Division of Motor Vehicles, Alaska Public Offices Commission (APOC), and the Alaska State Commission on Human Rights.
Attorneys in the Civil Division work on matters of statewide importance, all while living in Alaska and enjoying all it has to offer. If you enjoy complex and impactful legal work along with dramatic scenery, outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, kayaking, and abundant wildlife, then the Alaska Department of Law, Civil Division is the place for you. Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework arrangements, may be available.
Responsibilities
The attorneys selected for these positions will focus on APOC, Boards and Commissions, labor relations, procurement, and Alaska Occupational Safety and Health. Each attorney will be assigned agencies and areas of law based on interest and experience. The work will be evenly split between litigation and agency advice. It can involve all aspects of agency representation, including administrative hearings and appeals, trials, arbitration, mediation, legislation, regulations, public records, open meetings, and policy considerations. These attorneys will have a high degree of autonomy in a collaborative and growing section and may also contribute to the other agencies and areas of law that the section handles.
Qualifications
Applicants must have graduated from an accredited law school and be licensed to practice law in the state of Alaska now or within 10 months of their appointment to this position. Applicants with two or more years of licensed practice are preferred. Applicants must be able to work independently with minimal supervision, exercise excellent judgment, build strong client relationships, and manage competing deadlines.
Application Process
Submit your application for this recruitment (job number 25-LSA-03) to civil.recruit@alaska.gov.
Include the following documents:
- Cover Letter: List the position number(s) you are applying for
- Resume: Include a complete history of education; professional work experience with dates (MM/YYYY); and the states and admission dates (MM/YYYY) for each bar license you have
- 3 Professional References
- 1 Professional Writing Sample
- If you are a current or recent State of Alaska employee, please also submit your most recent performance evaluation.
