Assistant Attorney

Job DescriptionAKHIRE is recruiting for the following position:Position Title: Assistant AttorneyLocation: Anchorage, AKPay: $130,000 - $140,000 Per YearTerm: PermanentSummary - Assistant AttorneyInvestigate legal issues; prepare and present legal responses; perform a wide variety of legal and administrative tasksDuties - Assistant AttorneyAssists in reviewing, approving and negotiating contracts and legal issues; manages assigned issues and assures that they are resolved within office policy guidelines.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.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.Review pertinent decisions, policies, regulations and other legal matters.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.Monitor and review trends in legal issues and civil justice.Onsite work rotations at Barrow HQ office required.RequirementsJuris Doctor (JD) degreeTwo years legal experience preferredMust be licensed by the Bar to practice law in the State of Alaska, remain active with all Alaska Bar annual requirementsMaintain a clear criminal record.BenefitsOutside of standard benefits packages position also may qualify forPotential eligibility for Public Student Loan ForgivenessMoving expenses covered up to $3,000