Description
Grow your litigation skills as a criminal prosecutor!
Whether you’re a new attorney eager to step into the courtroom or a tenured attorney looking to enhance your existing litigation skills, this position offers hands-on trial experience and a direct connection to meaningful public service. The City and Borough of Juneau’s Law Department is seeking a motivated Assistant Attorney I or II to join our criminal section, where you’ll make a tangible impact and contribute directly to public safety in your community.
In this criminal law-focused role, you will:
- Collaborate with a fellow prosecutor and two paralegals on a steady flow of misdemeanor cases, including DUIs, larceny, and code enforcement;
- Gain significant courtroom exposure through all stages of prosecution from arraignment to trials and appeals;
- Work closely with law enforcement to provide guidance and build strong cases; and
- Develop or sharpen your trial skills in a high-volume, teamwork-oriented environment.
This is an exceptional opportunity to:
- Kickstart a litigation career straight out of law school;
- Transition into courtroom practice if you’ve spent most of your career outside litigation; or
- Enhance and diversify your legal skillset while serving your community.
WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
Commitment to public service. High ethical standards. Collegial problem solver. If those phrases describe you, please consider applying. We seek a motivated attorney to join our prosecution team which consists of two prosecutors and two support staff.
Crucial skills for success in this position include self-motivation to learn CBJ law (i.e. CBJC Title 42, 72, and Chapter 1.40), Alaska law (i.e. A.S. Title 11, 12, and 47), and the Alaska Court Rules, as the incumbent will, upon a week of foundational observation and learning, be immersed in case work which includes arraignments, case screening, Rule 11 negotiations, and trials. As a fast-paced, nearly paperless office, the ideal incumbent must be computer savvy and quickly able to research relevant law and understand the relevant facts. Additionally, a qualified candidate will have the ability to formulate well-reasoned arguments, be comfortable making quick decisions, and prosecute misdemeanor cases and noncomplex civil cases independently with minimal supervision.
ABOUT THE LAW DEPARTMENT
The mission of the Law Department is to empower policymakers by drafting, explaining, and enforcing the law. We are a collegial team that adapts to the needs of our clients and coworkers. We have a criminal prosecution section with two prosecutors and two paralegals who prosecute around 1100 cases per year, and a civil section with three attorneys and one paralegal who provide a range of legal services including legal advice to clients, drafting legislation, litigating civil suits, and defending client decisions. Support staff are supervised by the office manager who assists with legislation and manages the department’s budget and other daily operations. The municipal attorney, who is appointed by the CBJ Assembly, supervises the attorneys and provides overall policy direction to the office.
WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION
This position generally works Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The position alternates being on-call every other week and attending court on every other weekend. The department values work-life balance, so schedule flexibility exists to accommodate weekend court and the completion of time sensitive legal matters. The Law Department offices are located in downtown Juneau in the Sealaska Plaza Building directly across from City Hall.
A hybrid (i.e., 3 days in office/2 days working from home) arrangement may be available once eligibility criteria is met.
POSITION LEVELS
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s qualifications. If hired at the lower level, the successful applicant will be promoted to the higher level upon meeting the minimum qualifications for the higher level, completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work as determined by the supervisor.
Typical Responsibilities
- Prosecuting misdemeanors and criminal infractions (e.g., assaults, driving under the influence, larceny, regulatory offenses, and code enforcement).
- Participating in any court-directed programs such as the Coordinated Resources Project (CRP).
- Managing all stages of trial and appeal, including legal research, briefing, and oral argument.
- Sharing 24/7 calls and weekend arraignments.
- Assisting other City departments by answering legal questions and drafting legal opinions as needed.
- Performing other related work as required.
This position is open until filled. We have one vacancy to fill. We are accepting applications until the position is filled. The first review of applications will occur on AUGUST 11, 2025.
NOTE: The Assistant Attorney I/II is within the partially exempt service and serves at the pleasure of the City Attorney. Applications and resumes received are subject to public disclosure.
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION
At the time of application, applicants are required to submit a cover letter and transcripts (if applicable).
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EEO Statement
The City & Borough of Juneau complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at [email protected] or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.
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https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/juneau/jobs/5026262/assistant-attorney-i-ii-criminal-prosecutor
Requirements
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
Desired Qualifications
Positions in this class are partially exempt, but the following desirable qualifications are recommended:
Assistant Attorney I - Range 322 - $117,000.00 - $120,889.60 Annually (DOQ)
Education:
Juris Doctorate required
Experience:
Experience as a legal intern or clerk is preferred.
Other:
Must be licensed to practice law in the State of Alaska and be a member in good standing of the Alaska Bar.
Assistant Attorney II- Range 324 - $133,328.00 - $137,779.20 Annually (DOQ)
Education:
Juris Doctorate required
Experience:
Four (4) years of professional level legal experience as an attorney.
Other:
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.
APSIN Clearance
Please be aware – this position works directly with CBJ systems that may include assistance with a department’s Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). This requires the incumbent to submit to a pre-employment fingerprint based criminal history background check. Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with adult criminal convictions will not move forward in the recruitment and selection process. DPS will deny security clearance 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. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that 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. Background Check Authority: AS 12.62 and 13 AAC 68.215
Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.
Education
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.
Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.
If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
NOTE: Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume or CV" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
