Occupational licensing attorney

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Occupational Licensing Attorney
Organization is hiring for one vacant position in the Commercial, Fair Business & Child Support Section. The successful applicant will primarily represent the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing within the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. This position entails significant and often complex administrative and civil litigation, regulatory and legislative drafting, agency advice, and appellate work.

### Qualifications

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- Possess excellent judgment
- Excel at developing and nurturing strong working relationships
- Have strong writing skills
- Capable of taking initiative and working well independently

### Contact

Individuals who would like additional information about the position may contact Rebecca Hattan at .

### Benefits & Compensation

#### State Benefits Package

- 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

#### Estimated Compensation

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 currently recruiting for an Occupational Licensing Attorney in the Commercial, Fair Business & Child Support Section. The successful applicant will primarily represent the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing within the Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development. This position entails significant and often complex administrative and civil litigation, regulatory and legislative drafting, agency advice, and appellate work.

### Qualifications

-
- Possess excellent judgment
- Excel at developing and nurturing strong working relationships
- Have strong writing skills
- Capable of taking initiative and working well independently

### Contact

Individuals who would like additional information about the position may contact Rebecca Hattan at .

### Benefits & Compensation

Organization provides a generous benefits package and competitive salary for the position of Occupational Licensing Attorney.

#### State Benefits Package

- 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

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.

Legal Skills, Judgment, Writing Skills, Initiative, Working Independently

Two years of prior legal experience, including a clerkship with the state or federal courts

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 prior legal experience, including a clerkship with the state or federal courts

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