Information Law & Technology Attorney
Section: Information & Project Support
Location: Anchorage
Job Number: 26-IPS-01
Closing Date: 4/21/2026
Job description
This position is one of two attorneys in the Division’s Information & Project Support Section. The position serves as a principal legal advisor to the Office of the Governor, Department of Law, and other agencies on managing the acquisition, protection, exchange, disclosure, retention, and disposition of information and advising on the benefits and risks of information technologies, such as AI and blockchain, and social media.
You will represent the State in high-level legal policy-related discussions and engage in work related to the development, implementation, and enforcement of information laws and the use of information technologies. You will collaborate with agencies and the attorneys who represent them to ensure compliance with such information laws as the Alaska Public Records Act, State Records Management Act, and Open Meetings Act, and the protection of information under state and federal laws, including common law privileges. You will write and ensure compliance with agreements that govern the acquisition, protection, exchange, disclosure, retention, and disposition of information. You will represent agencies in litigation involving violations of information laws and agreements. You will train attorneys and other agency personnel on the implementation and enforcement of and compliance with information and technology laws and agreements.
This is a unique opportunity to lead the advancement of information law and to help shape Alaska's approach to information law and technologies.
Qualifications
An attorney in this role would bring—or be able to quickly acquire—expertise in information laws, such as the Alaska Public Records Act, State Records Management Act, and Open Meetings Act, and in the protections for information, such as the common law privileges, that apply to government records. The position requires skill in handling public records requests, legal holds, and eDiscovery; in developing and providing guidance on information law policies; and in negotiating information-related provisions of agreements. The ideal candidate will bring knowledge of agentic AI, blockchain, and other information technologies; of information security issues; and of social media governance issues and will be able to represent the State in related high-level legal and policy discussions on these issues. The attorney must also be able to advise agencies on information law issues in the context of investigations, legislative inquiries, contracting, and litigation and be able to train agency personnel to ensure agencies meet information‑management requirements and challenges.
Contact
For additional information about the position, contact Rachel Witty at (907) 269-5100 or Rachel.Witty@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.
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 | $89,895 or $92,703 |
| Attorney 2 | Less than two years of licensed experience | 20 C or D | $99,235.50 or $102,843 |
| Attorney 3 | More than 2 but less than 4 years of licensed experience | 22 B or C | $109,882.50 or $113,256 |
| Attorney 4 | More than 4 years | 24 B through F | $125,482.50 – $143,734.50 |
*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.
