The Civil Division of the Department of Law is the State of Alaska’s chief legal office in civil matters. The Civil Division has fifteen sections in offices throughout the state and is considered the “largest law firm” in Alaska. The Department is looking for several talented, energetic, and hard-working full-time attorneys to become members of our dynamic legal team. If you want to be a part of a collegial, collaborative, and professionally inspiring workplace, we hope you will consider joining us. The Department will be evaluating and hiring for these positions on a rolling basis as applications are received. Applicants with questions about any of these positions should contact the section supervisor identified below. For more information about the Department of Law, please visit our website at www.law.alaska.gov.

The Child Protection section is recruiting for two full-time attorneys to handle child-in-need-of-aid cases.  One position is in Bethel (22-CP-01) and one position is in Fairbanks (22-CP-02). It is highly preferred that the candidate physically work from either Bethel or Fairbanks, but Anchorage based applicants will be also considered. The caseload is heavy and focused on litigation. The attorney 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. 

Two years of trial experience and experience in child abuse or neglect law is highly desired although candidates with less experience will be considered. Candidates must have or be able to demonstrate the ability to develop strong critical thinking, emotional intelligence, and time management skills. Candidates must also be able to demonstrate effective and appropriate consensus building and a willingness to be flexible. These positions require an attorney who is a creative thinker, able to think and make decisions quickly, and able to work independently and well under pressure. The successful candidate should be committed to the child welfare field and able to work with a variety of people, including the client agency, the public, and witnesses.