Assistant Borough Attorney

Salary: Depends on Qualifications

Location : Barrow, AK

Job Type: Full time

Job Number: 08-24-005

Department: Law

Division: Central

Opening Date: 10/07/2024

Closing Date: 11/15/2024 5:00 PM Alaska

Summary or Purpose

MAYORAL APPOINTMENT: According to the North Slope Borough Rules & Regulations, this position is appointed by the Mayor of the North Slope Borough.

Investigate legal issues; prepare and present legal responses; perform a wide variety of legal and administrative tasks for the Borough.

Essential Duties and ResponsibilitiesThe following duties ARE NOT intended to serve as a comprehensive list of all duties performed by all employees in this classification. Shown are duties intended to provide a representative summary of the major duties and responsibilities. Incumbent(s) may not be required to perform all duties listed and may be required to perform additional, position-specific duties.

Represents the Borough in reviewing, approving and negotiating contracts and legal issues; manages assigned issues and assures that they are resolved within office policy guidelines.

Confers with, and offers advice and counsel to Borough officials and employees; 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.

Manages assigned legal issues; confers with participants; negotiates agreements with opposing parties.

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 pertaining to the Borough.

Draft resolutions and ordinances for presentation by the Mayor to the Assembly.

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.

Perform other duties as assigned.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Borough policies and procedures.

Knowledge of State of Alaska statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, applicable Federal rules and regulations.

Knowledge of legal research methods, techniques, sources, databases and other research tools.

Knowledge of the principles and protocols for the evidentiary gathering of information, documents, financial records and other data that may be used in court and legal hearings.

Skill in researching and identifying precedence in case law.

Skill in negotiating contracts and agreements.

Skill in reviewing and assessing legal issues and documents.

Skill in utilizing and evaluating electronic legal research and on-line systems.

Education, Experience, Certifications and Licenses Required

Juris Doctorate (JD) degree;

Two years legal experience;

Must be licensed by the Bar to practice law in the State of Alaska, remain active with all Alaska Bar annual requirements,

Maintain a clear criminal record.

THE NORTH SLOPE BOROUGH IS AN ALCOHOL AND DRUG FREE WORKPLACE.

This reflects North Slope Borough's best effort to describe the essential functions and qualifications of the job described. It is not an exhaustive statement of all the duties, responsibilities or qualifications of the job. This document is not intended to exclude an opportunity for modifications consistent with providing reasonable accommodation. This is not intended to be a contract.

The North Slope Borough offers the following benefit packages to all permanent full time and permanent part time employees who work at least 15 hours a week.

Health care is provided at no cost to the employee (no premiums). Our Health Care package covers major medical, preventive care, vision, dental and prescription drug benefits.

Benefits do not apply to temporary employees.

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The information provided in your application must support your selected answers in the supplemental questions. The information you provide will be verified and documentation may be required. Please be as honest and accurate as possible. You may be asked to demonstrate your knowledge and skills in a work sample or during an interview.By completing this supplemental questionnaire you are attesting that the information you have provided is accurate. Any misstatements, omissions, or falsification of information may eliminate you from consideration or result in dismissal. "See resume" is not an acceptable answer to the questions.

• Yes, I understand and agree
• No, I do not agree

02

Which best describes your level of education?

• Some high school
• High school diploma or GED
• Some college
• Associate's degree
• Bachelor's degree
• Master's degree
• Doctorate

03

Do you possess a Juris Doctorate (JD) degree?

• Yes
• No

04

Are you licensed by the Bar to practice law in the State of Alaska?

• Yes
• No

05

How many years of legal experience do you have?

• No experience
• Less than 2 years
• 2 years to less than 3 years
• 3 years to less than 4 years
• 4 years to less than 5 years
• 5 years or more

06

If you do have at least two years of legal experience, describe how you meet this qualification and list the position(s) you held, company and dates of employment where you gained the experience.

07

To comply with the Borough's nepotism law (NSBMC Sec. 2.20.170 and 2.20.290), the North Slope Borough must collect the following information. Are you related by blood or marriage to the Department Director/Immediate Supervisor Taylor Thompson for this position?

• Yes
• No

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If "Yes", please check boxes below that apply:

• Father
• Father-in-Law
• Step-Father
• Mother
• Mother-in-Law
• Step-Mother
• Brother
• Brother-in-Law
• Step-Brother
• Sister
• Sister-in-Law
• Step-Sister
• Son
• Son-in-Law
• Step-Son
• Daughter
• Daughter-in-Law
• Step-Daughter
• Wife
• Husband

09

Do you currently live in the same residence as the Department Director/Immediate Supervisor Taylor Thompson of this position?

• Yes
• No

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If you checked "Yes", please check the appropriate boxes below:I am currently living in the same residence as the:

• Department Director
• Immediate Supervisor

Required Question