Attorney 1/2/3/4 (Assistant Public Defender - 02DOA2515) jobs in United States
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State of Alaska · 2 hours ago

Attorney 1/2/3/4 (Assistant Public Defender - 02DOA2515)

positionAlaska, United States
timeFull-time
remoteOnsite
seniorityEntry, Mid, Senior Level
money$127K/yr - $190K/yr

The State of Alaska is hiring new and experienced attorneys for the Alaska Public Defender Agency. The role involves representing clients in various legal matters and requires effective communication and prioritization skills.

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Responsibilities

Represent clients in adult criminal, parental defense, juvenile, and commitment matters
Advise clients on offers
File motions
Conduct evidentiary hearings
Oversee investigation
Conduct trials

Qualification

Alaska State Bar admissionLegal experienceTechnological competenceEffective communicationPrioritizationIndependenceClient-centered practice

Required

Graduation from an approved school of law
Admission to the Alaska State Bar
At least two years of legal experience for Attorney 3
At least four years of legal practice for Attorney 4
Effective communication: Clear and professional oral and written communication
Prioritization: The ability to juggle various priorities to ensure the most urgent tasks are accomplished first
Independence: Being able to work independently and make judgment calls in a high-pressure environment
Committed to client-centered practice: Commitment to advocating for a client's stated interests and maintaining confidentiality
Technological competence: Competency with standard office equipment and fluency with Microsoft Office

Benefits

Mentorship and community of over 120 attorneys statewide
Training opportunities
In-house investigators
Wraparound client services
Funding for expert witnesses
Competitive salaries and benefits
Paid time off to study for the bar exam if necessary
Pays annual Alaska Bar Association bar dues
Reimburses some moving expenses

Company

State of Alaska

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System for Secure Single Sign-on and Signature for Citizens.
dateFounded in 1959
location
Juneau, Alaska, USA
people-size10001+ employees
web-link
http://alaska.gov/

Funding

Current Stage
Late Stage
Total Funding
$0.72M
Key Investors
U.S. Environmental Protection AgencyU.S. Department of Agriculture
2023-10-23Grant· $0.5M
2023-05-22Grant· $0.22M

Leadership Team

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Dominick Liriano
CEO/President
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Anne Zink
Chief Medical Officer for the State of Alaska
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