ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY (Municipal Attorney II) - Range 23/EXE

Job Information

The Civil Division of the Anchorage Municipal Attorney’s Office represents and advises all municipal departments as well as the Anchorage Assembly. This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

Example of Duties

• Represents the Municipality in a variety of legal matters, including in civil litigation in state or federal court and in administrative proceedings involving the Municipality.
• Provides a full range of legal services to municipal clients.
• Works with and monitors staff.
• Mentors newer attorneys.
• Participates in hiring and promotion decisions within the office as requested.
• Additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

• Graduation from an accredited school of law, must be admitted to the State of Alaska Bar Association (within 90 days of hire).
• Four (4) years of experience as a Municipal Attorney I with the Municipality of Anchorage or the equivalent elsewhere.
• Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) or functionally equivalent certification within 30 days of hire.
• Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.
• Satisfactory credit check at time of hire.
• Applicants will be credited for experience as a judicial clerk.

Additional Important Information

• The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program.
• If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check and Financial Review.
• The Municipality of Anchorage offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:
• Health / Medical Benefits
• Life Insurance
• Dependent Life Insurance
• Short Term Disability
• Long Term Disability
• Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care
• Health Savings Accounts
• State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program
• 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Paid Leave Plan
• 13 Paid Holidays

Application Process

• To be considered for this position, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety.
• Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.
• Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.