Legislative Counsel - Range​/EXE

Position: LEGISLATIVE COUNSEL - Range 20 / EXE
Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

This is an executive position (no union affiliation) and serves at the pleasure of the Assembly Chair of the Municipality of Anchorage.

DEPARTMENT:
Municipal Assembly

HOURS OF WORK:
Monday - Friday, 8:00 am - 5:00 pm, some evenings

LOCATION:
City Hall - 632 W 6th Ave

To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.

Legislative Counsel serves as a legal advisor to the Assembly. Attends scheduled regular and special meetings of the Assembly and, on request, committee meetings;

provides advice and legal assistance to Assembly and committee members during proceedings on legislative issues coming before the body and related procedural matters. At the request of Assembly Members, prepares ordinances and resolutions and related memoranda for consideration by the Assembly. On request of the Chair or members, advises the Assembly on legal issues in legislative, administrative, and quasi judicial activities such as Board of Adjustment appeals.

Advises the Municipal Clerk on election matters and administrative functions such as business license regulation. Represents the Clerk, the Assembly, and its members in occasional litigation where they are named as parties. Perform other required duties as required.

Graduation from an accredited school of law with a Juris Doctor (JD), andseven(7)years of professional legal work experience with the Municipality of Anchorage or the equivalent elsewhere.

Must be admitted to the Alaska Bar Association, and have a good standing or be able to be admitted to the Alaska Bar within 6 months.

Experience in legislative drafting, interpretation and advising local governing bodies.

Litigation experience in administrative, trial, and appellate levels on municipal and government law issues.

A valid State of Alaska Driver’s License is required at time of hire.

Instructions to Applicants:

• Submit a cover letter summarizing your qualifications for and interest in this position.
• Submit a comprehensive resume or curriculum vitae.
• Submit contact information for three professional references.
• Submit proof of highest education/degree awarded.
• If you referenced any certifications or licenses on your resume, submit a copy.
• If active military service is on your resume, submit a DD Form 214.
• Submit a current copy of your driver's license and satisfactory driving records.

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If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted Background Check. A Background Check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment.

If selected for hire, appointment in this position will be conditional based upon the submission of a current copy of the applicant's Alaska Driver's License, and a current (dated within 30 days from date requested) copy of his/her Department of Motor Vehicle driving record, including a driving record from previous states, if the Alaska Driver's License was first issued within one year prior to application, documenting an acceptable driving history.

The processing fee(s) are the responsibility of the selected applicant. For information on acceptable driving history, please refer to the MOA Driving Conviction Guidelines. (Download PDF reader)

All required certifications and/or licenses must remain current for the duration of employment.

Military Service Interview Preference

Veterans who wish to be considered for interview preference, as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D, must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs, recognizing the person as a veteran.…