Child in need of aid attorney

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

Organization is recruiting for two full-time attorneys to handle child-in-need-of-aid cases.

#### Job Overview

Organization is looking for two full-time attorneys to work in the Child Protection section and handle child-in-need-of-aid cases. One position is in Anchorage (23-CP-01) and one position is in Fairbanks (23-CP-02).

#### Job Responsibilities

* Handle caseloads that are heavy and focused on litigation
* Work on child welfare policy and participate in special projects
* Travel within Alaska as necessary

#### Job Qualifications

* Two years of trial experience and experience in child abuse or neglect law is highly desired although candidates with less experience will be considered
* Ability to develop strong critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and time management skills
* Ability to demonstrate effective and appropriate consensus building and a willingness to be flexible
* Creative thinker, able to think and make decisions quickly, and able to work independently and well under pressure
* Committed to the child welfare field and able to work with a variety of people, including the client agency, the public, and witnesses

#### Contact

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

#### Benefits & Compensation

Organization offers a generous benefits package and competitive salary. Benefits include:

* 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 .

## Child in Need of Aid Attorney at Organization

Organization is recruiting for two full-time attorneys to handle child-in-need-of-aid cases. The positions are located in Anchorage (23-CP-01) and Fairbanks (23-CP-02). Attorneys will handle a caseload that is heavy and focused on litigation, and 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.

### Job Qualifications

Candidates must have or

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.

Critical Thinking, Emotional Intelligence, Time Management Skills, Consensus Building, Creative Thinking, Decision Making, Working with a Variety of People

Submit a resume, 3 professional employment references, a professional writing sample, and a cover letter via email, mail or hand-deliver to Office of the Attorney General.

Qualification and Experience Two years of trial experience and experience in child abuse or neglect law is highly desired although candidates with less experience will be considered.

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