Occupational licensing attorney

2-4 yrs required

Full-time

No

## Overview

The Commercial, Fair Business & Child Support Section of the Department of Law in Alaska is looking to fill a vacant position for an occupational licensing attorney. This position will allow the successful applicant to use and enhance their legal skills while serving civil division’s core mission - protecting the health and welfare of Alaskans. The section represents and advises state agencies such as 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 will be based in one of the following locations: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Palmer, Kenai or Juneau.

## 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.

## Benefits and Compensation

The successful applicant will receive a comprehensive 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, and potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Loan Forgiveness Program. The workweek also allows for eligibility for part-time teleworking, alternate workweek, or a flex schedule after an initial training period.

The estimated compensation for this position is based on a combination of judicial clerking and licensed legal experience. The compensated listed in the table below represents the base pay. Several locations around Alaska have geographical pay differences. Upon a job offer, the successful applicant will receive a firm salary quote based on the location of the 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
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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, and a cover letter which includes the job number.

Applications should 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 .

## Summary

The Commercial, Fair Business & Child Support Section of the Department of Law in Alaska is looking to fill a vacant position for an occupational licensing attorney. This position will allow the successful applicant to use and enhance their legal skills while serving civil division’s core mission - protecting the health and welfare of Alaskans. The section represents and advises state agencies such as 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 will be based in one of the following locations: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Palmer, Kenai or Juneau.

The successful applicant for this position will need to have two years of prior legal experience, including a clerkship with the state or federal courts, and must possess excellent judgment, have strong writing skills, and must be capable of taking initiative and working well independently. The successful applicant will receive a comprehensive benefits package and estimated compensation based on a combination of judicial clerking and licensed legal experience. Attorneys are eligible to promote from Attorney 1 through 4 with service and acceptable job performance

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 writing skills, ability to take initiative and work 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 prior legal experience, including a clerkship with the state or federal courts

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