State of Alaska Assistant Public Advocate

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Job location
1517 S Industrial Way
Unit 1
Palmer, AK 99645
United States
Organization information
Organization name: 
State of Alaska Office of Public Advocacy
City: 
Palmer
State: 
Alaska
Job type: 
Legal - Defender
Position Description: 

The Office of Public Advocacy, Palmer Criminal Section is hiring for a Long Term, Non-Permanent Attorney I-II position that focuses primarily on Child in Need of Aid matters. If interested, the candidate could also handle juvenile delinquency, adult criminal defense, or parent representation in non-CINA custody cases. Our office handles cases from around the state, with focus on Glenallen, Valdez, and Cordova. Some intrastate travel is occasionally required. The position includes benefits such as paid leave and health coverage.

Prior applicants have typically held this position for at least a year before moving on to a permanent attorney position. Applicants must be admitted to the Alaska Bar or eligible to take the Alaska Bar Exam.

Pay range: $81,178 – $102,843 annually.

Requirements: 

Eligible for or admission to the AK Bar or
application to take the next AK Bar Exam (eligible applicants can practice up to 10 months pre-admission)

To apply: 

Interested applicants should provide a resume, writing sample and brief statement of interest to: [email protected].

Notes: 
Equal Opportunity Employer
Salary range: 
$81, 178 to $102,843
Submission deadline: 
Friday, December 26, 2025