The Human Services Section is recruiting for one attorney to serve as a full-time Assistant Attorney General. This section provides aid-to-agency advice and representation for all divisions within the Department of Health and the Department of Family and Community Services. The section represents a unique opportunity to serve two of the largest state departments which impact all Alaskans and their daily lives. Membership in the Human Services Section provides attorneys with the opportunity to develop diverse legal skills as they assist clients through advice, civil litigation, alternative dispute resolution, administrative litigation, regulatory law, and legislative work.
Attorneys in the Civil Division work on matters of statewide importance, all while living and enjoying all Alaska 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.
More information about the Human Services Section can be found at Human Services Section – Alaska Department of Law.
Responsibilities
We are specifically looking for an attorney to represent the Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API). The position involves frequent court hearings related to involuntary mental commitments and involuntary psychotropic medication. Additionally, the attorney will provide advice to API on a variety of topics, including compliance with state and federal law, HIPAA, and criminal matters. The attorney should be able to work with a variety of people including witnesses and the public. In addition to these duties, this attorney will also provide advice to other State agencies on a wide variety of topics.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must have excellent communication, oral advocacy, writing, negotiation, and time management skills, and must possess an eye for detail and good judgment. The ability to handle a high volume of cases in a fast-paced work environment is essential.
Application Process
Email applications to civil.recruit@alaska.gov.
Candidates must submit:
- A resume that includes a complete history of education and professional work experience.
- At least three professional employment references.
- A cover letter which includes the job number.
- A writing sample.
