Corrections Attorney
Section: Corrections
Location: Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau
Job Number: 26-COR-01
Closing Date: 12/3/26
The Corrections Section is recruiting for a full-time attorney to represent the Department of Corrections and its employees in civil matters filed by prisoners. These cases include administrative appeals of institutional disciplinary decisions to the Superior Court; defending Department employees named as defendants in civil rights lawsuits; and agency advice. The attorney’s duties incorporate all aspects of civil litigation defense in both state and federal courts, including investigation, discovery, dispositive motion practice, evidentiary hearings, and trial and appellate work. This position also requires working with the criminal division for time accounting matters and applications for post-conviction relief involving the Alaska Board of Parole. Some travel may be required. Flexible schedules and hybrid work from home arrangements may be available.
The Corrections Section promotes a collegial, collaborative, and supportive work environment. You can expect to work with committed and positive team members and supervisors to represent the state’s interests.
If you enjoy complex and important legal work along with dramatic scenery, outdoor activities like skiing, hiking, camping, hunting, and kayaking, then the Alaska Department of Law, Civil Division is the place for you. Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework arrangements, may be available.
Qualifications
Qualified applicants must have excellent communication, oral advocacy, writing, and time management skills. The ability to handle a high volume of cases in a fast-paced work environment is essential. They should enjoy all aspects of the litigation process including trial. Applicants should be highly motivated and able to work well and collaborate as a member of a litigation team. Prior criminal law experience as either a prosecutor or defense attorney is desirable, but not required. Applicants at all experience levels will be considered.
Contact
Individuals who would like additional information about the position may contact Charles Gartland at (907) 269-5100 or by e-mail at Charles.Gartland@alaska.gov.
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.
- Relocation Reimbursement Eligibility
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 | $92,137.50 or $95,023.50 |
| Attorney 2 | Less than two years of licensed experience | 20 C or D | $101,712.00 or $105,417.00 |
| Attorney 3 | More than 2 but less than 4 years of licensed experience | 22 B or C | $112,632.00 or $116,083.50 |
| Attorney 4 | More than 4 years | 24 B through F | $128,622.00 – $147,322.50 |
*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
You may submit individual applications for each position you’re applying for, or you may submit one application and list all respective position numbers for which you want to be considered. Multi-position applications may address our office as “Civil Division Recruitment.”
Email your complete application to civil.recruit@alaska.gov.
Include the following documents:
- Cover Letter: List the position number(s) you are applying for
- Resume: Include a complete history of education; professional work experience with dates (MM/YYYY); and the states and admission dates (MM/YYYY) for each bar license you have
- 3 Professional References
- 1 Professional Writing Sample
- If you are a current or recent State of Alaska employee, please also submit your most recent performance evaluation.
