What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Attorney position at City and Borough of Juneau?
JOB
The CBJ Law Department is looking for a new Assistant Attorney I/II (Prosecutor) to join our teamThe Assistant Attorney I/II/III positions are within the partially exempt service and serve at the pleasure of the City Attorney. Applications and resumes received are subject to public disclosure.The Assistant Attorney I/II performs a broad range of legal work including providing legal advice and litigating criminal matters. The position focuses primarily on criminal prosecution and providing legal guidance to the Juneau Police Department, which is estimated to account for 95% of the duties.WHO WE ARE LOOKING FORCommitment to public service. Safeguarding just and fair process. Collegial problem solver. If those phrases describe you, please consider applying. The workload in the CBJ Law Department is fast-paced and requires all attorneys to be computer savvy and quickly able to research relevant law and understand the relevant facts. A qualified candidate will have the ability to formulate well-reasoned arguments, be comfortable making quick decisions, and prosecute misdemeanor cases independently. The average open case load is 200 cases; with a total of cases handled per prosecutor per year. ABOUT THE LAW DEPARTMENTWe have a criminal prosecution division with two prosecutors and two paralegals, and a civil division with three attorneys and one paralegal. We also have an office manager who supervises the support staff and manages the department's budget. The municipal attorney, who is appointed by the CBJ Assembly, supervises the attorneys and provides overall direction to the office.THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAMThis role offers a competitive salary package that includes the opportunity for regular pay increases, 13 paid holidays a year, an excellent health insurance program (medical, dental, vision and orthodontia care options), paid leave, and retirement credit through PERS (Public Employees' Retirement System). We value the health and well-being of our employees. The CBJ provides free parking, paid time off for parent-teacher conferences, childcare subsidies, the ability to participate in a robust wellness program that includes discounts to CBJ recreational centers and local fitness programs, free bi-annual health screenings, free flu shots, and healthy living challenges and webinars to assist you with achieving work/life balance. For more details about benefits, please visit the following URL: HOURS AND LOCATIONThis position generally works Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. The position also alternates being on-call every other week and attending court on every other weekend. We value work-life balance, so schedule flexibility exists to accommodate weekend court. The Law Department offices are located in downtown Juneau.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Prosecuting misdemeanors and criminal infractions Participating in any court-directed program such as the Coordinated Resources Project (CRP).Managing all stages of trial and appeal, including legal research, briefing, and oral argument.Sharing 24/7 calls and weekend arraignments.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATIONAt the time of application, applicants are required to submit a cover letter and transcripts (if applicable).HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFOHiring Manager: Junnie Chup, Legal Operations ManagerPhone Number: Email: Junnie..govAPPLICATION REVIEWWe are accepting applications until filled. The first review of applications will occur on November 1, 2025.
Salary : $60,000 - $120,000