What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Attorney position at AKHIRE, INC?
AKHIRE is recruiting for the following position:
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Position Title: Assistant Attorney
Location: Barrow, AK
Pay: $143,000 - $186,000 Per Year
Term: Permanent
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Summary - Assistant Attorney
Investigate legal issues; prepare and present legal responses; perform a wide variety of legal and administrative tasks
Duties - Assistant Attorney
- Assists in reviewing, approving and negotiating contracts and legal issues; manages assigned issues and assures that they are resolved within office policy guidelines.
- Applies legal expertise in a variety of legal fields including administrative, contract, tort, personnel, environmental, regulatory, and other fields of law which apply to municipalities.
- Conducts legal research; gathers and compiles legal instruments and documents; identifies and evaluates witnesses, records and other information required to present the case; prepares and presents legal documents and analyses as required.
- Review pertinent decisions, policies, regulations and other legal matters.
- Represents the Borough at hearings; brings cases before Hearing Boards; examines witnesses and argues facts of the case in relation to points of law, case law and legal precedent.
- Monitor and review trends in legal issues and civil justice.
Requirements
- Juris Doctor (JD) degree
- Two years legal experience preferred
- Must have passed the Bar in any state, and are eligible to take the Bar in Alaska.
- Maintain a clear criminal record.
Benefits
Outside of standard benefits packages position also may qualify for
- Potential eligibility for Public Student Loan Forgiveness
- Moving expenses covered up to $7,500
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Salary : $143,000 - $186,000