Child in need of aid attorney

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Child in Need of Aid Attorney

**Organization** is recruiting for two full-time attorneys to handle child-in-need-of-aid cases in the Child Protection section. One position is in Anchorage and one position is in Fairbanks. The caseload is heavy and focused on litigation. The attorney may also have the opportunity to work on child welfare policy and participate in special projects aimed at improving the child welfare system in Alaska. Some travel within Alaska may be necessary.

### Qualifications

is highly desired although candidates with less experience will be considered. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to develop strong critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and time management skills. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate consensus building and a willingness to be flexible. These positions require an attorney who is a creative thinker, able to think and make decisions quickly, and able to work independently and well under pressure. The successful candidate should be committed to the child welfare field and able to work with a variety of people, including the client agency, the public, and witnesses.

For additional information about this position, contact Carla Erickson at .

### Benefits & Compensation

**Organization** provides a generous benefits package that includes:

- Health benefits (including dental and vision)
- Life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits
- Generous leave accrual
- 11 paid holidays
- A variety of retirement plans
- Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Loan Forgiveness Program
- workweek
- Eligibility for part-time teleworking, alternate workweek, or a flex schedule after an initial training period

The table below gives an estimate of compensation based on a combination of judicial clerking and licensed legal experience. The compensated listed in the table represents the base pay. Several locations around Alaska has geographical pay differences. Upon a job offer, you would receive a firm salary quote based on location of position and qualifying experience. Attorneys are eligible to promote from Attorney 1 through 4 with service and acceptable job performance.

Attorney level Experience level Pay range and step Base pay*
--- --- --- ---
Attorney 1 Unlicensed attorney 18 D or E $80,,
Attorney 2 Less than two years of licensed experience 20 C or D $88,,
Attorney 3 More than 2 but less than 4 years of licensed experience 22 B or C $98,,
Attorney 4 More than 4 years 24 B through F $112, – $128,

*Summary of Geographical Pay Rate Differences.

Location Base pay + geographical difference
------
Anchorage, Kenai, Palmer, Ketchikan Base pay / no geo dif
Fairbanks Base pay + 3%
Juneau, Sitka Base pay + 5%
Kodiak Base pay + 11%
Nome, Dillingham Base pay + 37%
Bethel, Utqiagvik Base pay + 50%
Kotzebue Base pay + 60%

### Application Instructions

Candidates must submit:

- A resume that includes a complete history of education and professional work experience.
- At least three professional employment references.
- A professional writing sample.
- A cover letter which includes the job number.

Email applications to (with the subject line “application for current attorney recruitment”) or mail or hand-deliver to:

Office of the Attorney General
1031 W 4th Avenue, Suite 200
Anchorage, AK 99501

As part of the application process a social media check may occur. All interested and qualified applicants will be considered, but not every applicant will be interviewed.

The Department of Law is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the American with Disabilities Act. Applicants who need accommodation to apply may .

**Organization** is looking for two full-time attorneys to handle child-in-need-of-aid cases in the Child Protection section. One position is in Anchorage and one position is in Fairbanks. The successful candidate should have strong critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and time management skills. They should also have the ability to work independently, think and make decisions quickly, and have a willingness to be flexible.

## Qualifications

The ideal candidate should have two years of trial experience and experience in child abuse or neglect law. However, candidates with less experience will be considered. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate consensus building, be a creative thinker, and be committed to the child welfare field.

## Benefits & Compensation

**Organization** provides a generous benefits package that includes health benefits (including

Health benefits (including dental and vision), life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits, Generous leave accrual, 11 paid holidays, A variety of retirement plans, Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Loan Forgiveness Program, 37.5-hour workweek, Eligibility for part-time teleworking, alternate workweek, or a flex schedule after an initial training period

Trial experience, Critical thinking, Emotional intelligence, Time management, Consensus building, Creative thinking, Decision making, Working independently

Email applications to (with the subject line “application for current attorney recruitment”) or mail or hand-deliver to Office of the Attorney General, 1031 W 4th Avenue, Suite 200, Anchorage, AK 99501

Qualification and Experience Two years of trial experience and experience in child abuse or neglect law

Legal