What are the responsibilities and job description for the Assistant Borough Attorney position at Matanuska-Susitna Borough?
This position assists in the provision of legal services to the Borough Assembly, the Borough Manager, and all Borough departments, as well as assistance to the Borough Attorney.
Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.
This is a non-bargaining unit executive position.
T1 - T4 - DOE
Graduation from law school.
Two years of experience practicing law.
Current membership in the State of Alaska Bar Association, or ability to obtain membership by reciprocity within six (6) months of hire.
Must submit a writing sample, and an unofficial transcript.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses, ICS 100 and IS 700 within ninety days of hire and ICS 200 and IS 800 within one (1) year of hire.
Individuals who do not possess the minimum qualification listed above may be considered and/or hired at the established training rate.
Work is performed and duties are carried out in accordance with established policies, procedures, and Borough core values: Accountability, Customer Focus, Dedication, Integrity, Responsiveness and Teamwork.
This is a non-bargaining unit executive position.
T1 - T4 - DOE
Graduation from law school.
Two years of experience practicing law.
Current membership in the State of Alaska Bar Association, or ability to obtain membership by reciprocity within six (6) months of hire.
Must submit a writing sample, and an unofficial transcript.
Possession of, or ability to obtain within six (6) months of hire, a valid driver’s license issued by the State of Alaska for the type of vehicle or equipment operated.
Must successfully pass a pre-employment background check.
Completion of Incident Command System (ICS) courses, ICS 100 and IS 700 within ninety days of hire and ICS 200 and IS 800 within one (1) year of hire.
Individuals who do not possess the minimum qualification listed above may be considered and/or hired at the established training rate.
- Advises Borough officials, Borough employees, and duly-constituted boards and commissions on Borough legal issues.
- Represents the Borough before courts in civil and criminal matters and before administrative bodies; tries cases and appears in court, as needed; interviews witnesses and conducts investigations of fact for various cases and matters.
- Confers with Borough officials and employees on various Borough legal matters; participates on behalf of the Borough in employment issues, land contracts, agreements, disputes, and other negotiations.
- Drafts, directs the preparation of, and reviews ordinances, resolutions, contracts, licenses, deeds, legal documents, and legal reports for the Borough.
- Provides training for Borough employees and board members; prepares and provides presentations on legal topics; discusses legal topic with staff.
- Performs related duties, as assigned.
- Knowledge of local, state and federal law. Knowledge of legal research principles. Knowledge of civil litigation and liability claims. Knowledge of relevant federal, state, and Borough laws, regulations, and ordinances. Knowledge of the rules of courtroom procedure and the rules of evidence. Knowledge of departmental functions, programs, and services. Knowledge of computers and job-related software programs. Knowledge of local, state, and federal occupational safety and health regulations applicable to area of responsibility. Skill in comprehending complex issues and in explaining such issues in understandable terms. Skill in producing persuasive legal arguments. Skill in the analysis of problems and the development and implementation of solutions. Skill in oral and written communication.