Statewide Drug Prosecutor
Office: Office of Special Prosecutions
Location: Anchorage
Job Description
Would you like to make a meaningful impact on communities across Alaska by fighting to reduce drug crimes? The Office of Special Prosecutions is recruiting for a full-time attorney to serve as a statewide narcotics prosecutor. This position is located in Anchorage but will prosecute serious drug cases that occur throughout Alaska. In this role, you would work closely with federal, state, and local law enforcement agencies and prosecutors to create a coordinated, unified approach to combating drugs in Alaska.
The prosecutor in this position will be responsible for: 1) Providing advice and guidance to investigators at all stages of drug investigations; 2) Prosecuting violations of state drug laws from grand jury through sentencing and sentence appeals; 3) Providing guidance and training to law enforcement and prosecutors about issues involving narcotics laws, legal procedure, and search and seizure; 4) Coordinating with federal agencies to effectively investigate, prosecute, and dismantle drug trafficking organizations.
To be successful in this position, applicants must be familiar with Alaska’s criminal justice system and laws, have extensive trial experience, and a history of handling complex criminal prosecutions. This position requires travel throughout the state, including for trials. Applicants must be eligible to obtain cross-designation as a Special Assistant United States Attorney for federal prosecution of drug trafficking offenses in federal court.
Contact
Individuals who would like more information may contact Assistant Attorney General Katholyn Runnels at (907) 269-6250 or by email at katholyn.runnels@alaska.gov or Chief Assistant Attorney General Jenna Gruenstein at (907) 269-6250 or by email at jenna.gruenstein@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 | $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
Candidates must submit:
- A resume that includes a complete history of education and professional work experience.
- At least three professional employment references to include their title, email address, and daytime phone number.
- One must be a current or former supervisor.
- Only include those that can speak about your professional skills and performance.
- 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.
