Special Projects Attorney

Job Description

The Human Rights Commission is an executive branch agency within the State of Alaska, Office of the Governor, established under the Alaska Human Rights Law, AS 18.80. The Commission is seeking a Special Projects Attorney I/II/III to:

• Serve as the outreach coordinator
• Serve as the training coordinator
• Undertake special legal research projects and other legal tasks assigned by the executive director
• Assist the Hearing Unit in preparing and presenting discrimination cases at public hearings, conduct reviews of investigative files and make recommendations regarding the sufficiency of the evidence in investigations
• Conciliate resolutions to complaints in which the Commission has found substantial evidence of discrimination.

Minimum Qualifications

• This is a flexibly staffed position. The applicant will be heavily evaluated on their marketing, social media, presentation, and community engagement skills/presence due to the significant tasks associated with outreach. Knowledge of anti-discrimination law and litigation experience are preferred, but recent law school graduates are strongly encouraged to apply. A valid driver’s license is required.
• Graduation from an approved school of law is required for the Attorney I level.
• Admission to the Alaska State Bar is required for the Attorney II level.
• Admission to the Alaska State Bar and at least two years of legal experience is required for the Attorney III level.

Additional Required Information

• SALARY:
• [Starting salary range is $78.819.00 to $102,862.50] annually depending on qualifications and experience (Range 18-22).
• A comprehensive state benefits package is provided.
• Positions in this job class are in the partially exempt service in accordance with AS 39.25.120(c)(3).
• TO APPLY:
• Applicants for this position must submit a cover letter, resume, a professional writing sample, PowerPoint presentation, and at least three employment references to the Commission.

Contact Information

• Toyia Del Valle
  Administrative Officer II
  Alaska State Commission for Human Rights
  toyia.delvalle@alaska.gov
  (907)792-7237
  Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits