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ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY II - Range 23 / EXE

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ASSISTANT MUNICIPAL ATTORNEY II - Range 23 / EXE

Salary

$93,370.20 - $164,889.03 Annually

Location

Anchorage, AK

Job Type

Executive

Job Number

2025-00859

Department

Municipal Attorney

Division

Civil Law

Opening Date

09/30/2025

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Job Information

Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Mayor of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT: Office of the Municipal Attorney

HOURS OF WORK: Monday to Friday, 08:00am to 5:00pm

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Example of Duties

The Civil Division of the Anchorage Municipal Attorney’s Office represents and advises all municipal departments as well as the Anchorage Assembly. As a workplace, the office provides incredible diversity of work, a unique collegial environment, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the functioning of your local government.

At the direction of the Municipal and Deputy Municipal Attorney, this position represent the Municipality in a variety of legal matters, including in civil litigation in state or federal court and in administrative proceedings involving the Municipality, and provides a full range of legal services to municipal clients. Other responsibilities include working with and monitoring staff; mentoring newer attorneys; participating in hiring and promotion decisions within the office as requested; and additional duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / Preferences

Graduation from an accredited school of law, must be admitted to the State of Alaska Bar Association (within 90 days of hire), and four (4) years of experience as a Municipal Attorney I with the Municipality of Anchorage or the equivalent elsewhere.

Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) or functionally equivalent certification within 30 days of hire.

Satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history at time of hire.

Applicants will be credited for experience as a judicial clerk.

Preference: The ideal candidate is energetic, community-minded attorney with an interest or experience in: transactional work (supporting complex transactions, finance, and the Port of Alaska) and/or labor and employment.

Additional Important Information

The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to http://www.uscis.gov/E-verify . E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, the appointment in this position requires Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and FBI National Crime Information Center (NCIC) certification within 90 days of hire. If the individual selected for this position fails to obtain these clearances and access within the specified timeline, they individual will be terminated.

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows the full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization, and shows the name, signature, title, and contact information of the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.

The Municipality of Anchorage is an Employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.

Application Process

Once an applicant selects on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to the www.GovernmentJobs.com website to log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account.

NOTE: The GovernmentJobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the GovernmentJobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.

For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at 907-343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm, Alaska Standard Time.

The MOA is an EO and AA Employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.

For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at 907-343-4571.

The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:

Health / Medical Benefits:

+ Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio

+ Life Insurance

+ Dependent Life Insurance

+ Short Term Disability

+ Long Term Disability

+ Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care

+ Health Savings Accounts

Retirement:

+ State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program

+ 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans

Employer Paid Benefits:

+ Employee Assistance Program

+ Paid Leave Plan

+ 13 Paid Holidays

For an overview of our medical benefit package go to http://www.muni.org/Departments/employee\_relations/Pages/BenefitsSummaries.aspx

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In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).

Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.

If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.

Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided?

+ Yes

+ No

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Are you legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States without the requirement of a sponsorship from an employer?

+ Yes

+ No

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Did you graduate from an accredited School of Law?

+ Yes

+ No

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Which best describes your experience as a Municipal Attorney I with the Municipality of Anchorage or the equivalent elsewhere?

+ Less than 4 years

+ 4 years or more

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Are you a member of the State of Alaska Bar Association or can obtain membership within 90 days of hire?

+ Yes - I am a member

+ Yes - I can obtain membership within 90 days of hire

+ No

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This position requires you to obtain Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) / National Crime Information Center (NCIC) or functionally equivalent certification within 30 days of hire. Do you understand and accept this requirement?

+ Yes

+ No

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Employer

Municipality of Anchorage

Address

632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501

Phone

(907) 343-4442

Website

http://www.muni.org/jol

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