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
LOCATION: City Hall - 632 W 6th Avenue

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.