Assistant District Attorney
Office: Dillingham District Attorney's Office
Location: Dillingham
Job Description
Exciting Opportunity for an Assistant District Attorney in Dillingham, Alaska
Are you ready to launch or elevate your legal career with meaningful, hands-on experience in a dynamic and scenic location? The Dillingham District Attorney’s Office is seeking a full-time Assistant District Attorney to join our dedicated team.
This is a unique opportunity to take on substantial responsibility from day one. You’ll gain extensive courtroom experience—handling daily hearings, pre-trial motions, and trials—along with the chance to work on post-conviction and appellate matters. If you’re looking to sharpen your litigation skills and make a direct impact, this is the job for you.
Why This Role Stands Out:
- Broad Case Variety: As the sole attorney in the office, you’ll manage a wide range of misdemeanor and felony prosecutions, gaining invaluable experience quickly.
- Supportive Team: You’ll be backed by an experienced legal assistant and paralegal, with supervision and resources from the Anchorage District Attorney’s Office.
- Rural Experience Bonus: Complete a two-year rural commitment and receive priority consideration for transfer to other DA offices across the state.
What We’re Looking For:
- Strong oral advocacy and writing skills
- Critical thinking and logical reasoning
- Ability to manage multiple cases under pressure
- Criminal law or trial experience is a plus—but not required
Travel Required: You’ll occasionally travel to nearby communities and to Anchorage for grand jury proceedings.
Live and Work in Stunning Bristol Bay
Dillingham offers unparalleled access to the outdoors—think world-class fishing, hiking, and exploring pristine rivers and lakes year-round. It’s the ideal setting for someone seeking professional growth and a high quality of life.
Contact
Ready to Learn More?
Contact District Attorney Brittany Dunlop at (907) 269-6300 or by email at brittany.dunlop@alaska.gov for more information.
Benefits & Compensation
State Benefits Package
- Health benefits (including dental and vision), life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits
- Generous leave accrual, starting at 21 days a year
- 12 paid holidays
- A variety of retirement plans
- Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
- 37.5-hour workweek
- Eligibility for part-time teleworking, alternate workweek, or a flex schedule after an initial training period.
Estimated Compensation
The table below gives an estimate of compensation based on a combination of judicial clerking and licensed legal experience. The compensation listed in the table represents the base pay. Several locations around Alaska have geographical pay differences. Upon a job offer, you would receive a firm salary quote based on location of position and qualifying experience. Attorneys are eligible to promote from Attorney 1 through 4 with service and acceptable job performance.
| Attorney level | Experience level | Pay range and step | Base pay* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney 1 | Unlicensed attorney | 18 D or E | $87,282-$90,012 |
| Attorney 2 | Less than two years of licensed experience | 20 C or D | $96,349.50-$99,840 |
| Attorney 3 | More than 2 but less than 4 years of licensed experience | 22 B or C | $106,684.50-$109,960.50 |
| Attorney 4 | More than 4 years | 24 B through F | $121,836-$139,542 |
*Summary of Geographical Pay Rate Differences.
| Location | Base pay + geographical difference |
|---|---|
| Anchorage, Kenai, Palmer, Ketchikan | Base pay / no geo dif |
| Fairbanks | Base pay + 3% |
| Juneau, Sitka | Base pay + 5% |
| Kodiak | Base pay + 11% |
| Nome, Dillingham | Base pay + 37% |
| Bethel, Utqiagvik | Base pay + 50% |
| Kotzebue | Base pay + 60% |
Application Instructions
Candidates must submit:
- A resume that includes a complete history of education and professional work experience.
- At least three professional employment references.
- A professional writing sample.
- A cover letter which includes the position of interest.
Preferably applications may be submitted electronically to:
CriminalLawRecruit@alaska.gov
or via hard copy to:
Department of Law
Criminal Division Central Office
P.O. Box 110300
Juneau, AK 99811-0300
The Department of Law is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodation to apply may contact the Relay Alaska at (800) 770-8973 or Criminal Division Central Office at (907) 465-3600.
All interested and qualified applicants will be considered, but not every applicant will be interviewed. A preference will be given to applicants with the ability to fluently speak another language that is commonly used in the geographic locations related to this position.
