Alaska – Natural Resources Attorneys (2 Positions)

Location: Anchorage, Fairbanks, Juneau
Starting Salary: $92,137.50–$147,322.50 Full-Time

The Alaska Department of Law, Natural Resources Section is seeking two experienced litigators to support section clients, including the Alaska Department of Natural Resources (DNR) land, mining, water, state parks, and forestry programs; the Department of Fish and Game and the Board of Fisheries and Board of Game, and the Mental Health Trust Land Office. Selected attorneys also will be assigned a variety of advice matters in the section’s portfolio, which includes land and resource management programs as well as federal matters pertaining to Alaska’s resource management interests. Client program assignments will be determined based on attorney experience, skills, and interest. Applicants should identify the nature and extent of their litigation experience and familiarize themselves with the programs administered by the Alaska Department of Natural Resources Divisions of Mining Land & Water, Forestry and Fire Protection, Parks and Outdoor Recreation, the Mental Health Trust Land Office, and the Department of Fish and Game and the Boards of Fisheries and Game, and indicate program areas of interest in their applications.

Alaska’s history, culture, and economy are inextricably bound to the State’s natural resources. Working in the Natural Resources section offers a unique opportunity to participate in development of Alaska natural resource management law, support dynamic resource management programs, and witness real-world application of the legal advice provided. Section attorneys typically specialize in particular program areas, but the section functions as a team and attorneys often perform work outside their primary area of responsibility. Opportunities to work on special projects or in newly identified program areas also occur. State and federal court litigation will be a significant part of this position, which will also include agency advice. Occasional travel may be required. Flexible schedules, including hybrid telework arrangements, may be available.