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Akhire

Assistant Attorney

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  • Full Time
  • Anchorage, AK
October 4, 2025 Attorney

Job Description

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Position Title:<\/span> Assistant Attorney      <\/span>
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Location:<\/span> Anchorage, AK<\/span>
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Pay:<\/span> $130,000 - $140,000 Per Year<\/span>
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Term: Permanent<\/span>
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Summary - Assistant Attorney   <\/span><\/span>
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Investigate legal issues; prepare and present legal responses; perform a wide variety of legal and administrative tasks<\/span><\/span>
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Duties - Assistant Attorney <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Assists in reviewing, approving and negotiating contracts and legal issues; manages assigned issues and assures that they are resolved within office policy guidelines.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Applies legal expertise in a variety of legal fields including administrative, contract, tort, personnel, environmental, regulatory, and other fields of law which apply to municipalities.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Conducts legal research; gathers and compiles legal instruments and documents; identifies and evaluates witnesses, records and other information required to present the case; prepares and presents legal documents and analyses as required.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Review pertinent decisions, policies, regulations and other legal matters.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Represents the Borough at hearings; brings cases before Hearing Boards; examines witnesses and argues facts of the case in relation to points of law, case law and legal precedent.  <\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Monitor and review trends in legal issues and civil justice.<\/span><\/span><\/span>
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  • Onsite work rotations at Barrow HQ office required.​<\/span><\/span>
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    Requirements<\/h3>
    • Juris Doctor (JD) degree<\/span>
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    • Two years legal experience preferred<\/span>
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    • Must be licensed by the Bar to practice law in the State of Alaska, remain active with all Alaska Bar annual requirements<\/span>
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    • Maintain a clear criminal record.
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      Benefits<\/h3>
      Outside of standard benefits packages position also may qualify for
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      • Potential eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness<\/span>
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      • Moving expenses covered up to $3,000<\/span>
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