Occupational licensing attorney

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Occupational Licensing Attorney

Organization is currently hiring for one vacant position in the Commercial, Fair Business & Child Support Section. This position provides an excellent opportunity for a qualified candidate to use and enhance their legal skills while serving civil division’s core mission - protecting the health and welfare of Alaskans.

### Job Description

The Commercial, Fair Business & Child Support Section serves Alaskans by representing and advising state agencies that impact their day-to-day lives. These agencies include the Child Support Services Division, the Division of Insurance, the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing, Permanent Fund Dividend Division, the Regulatory Commission of Alaska, Alaska Housing and Finance Corporation, and other agency clients.

The successful applicant for this position 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

, is preferred. Applicants should possess excellent judgment, excel at developing and nurturing strong working relationships, have strong writing skills, and must be capable of taking initiative and working well independently.

### Contact

Individuals who would like additional information about the position may contact Rebecca Hattan at or by e-mail at .

### Benefits & Compensation

The State of Alaska offers a comprehensive benefits package for all employees. This 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

Estimated compensation for the position is based on a combination of judicial clerking and licensed legal experience. The table below provides an estimate of base pay. Several locations around Alaska has geographical pay differences. Upon a job offer, you would receive a firm salary quote based on the location of the position and your 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*
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Attorney 1 Unlicensed attorney 18 D or E $80, - $82,
Attorney 2 Less than two years of licensed experience 20 C or D $88, - $91,
Attorney 3 More than 2 but less than 4 years of licensed experience 22 B or C $98, - $101,
Attorney 4 More than 4 years 24 B through F $112, – $128,

*Summary of Geographical Pay Rate Differences:

Location Base pay + geographical difference
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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

Applications can be emailed to (with the subject line “application for current attorney recruitment”) or mailed or hand-delivered 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 .

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 experience, Excellent judgment, Strong working relationships, Strong writing skills, Ability to take initiative, Work 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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