PFD and Tax Fraud Prosecutor
Office: Office of Special Prosecutions
Location: Anchorage
Job Description
The Department of Law, Office of Special Prosecutions (OSP), is recruiting for a full-time permanent Assistant Attorney General to prosecute Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) fraud, state tax crimes, and other complex financial and white-collar offenses. This prosecutor will work closely with the Department of Revenue and other state, local, and federal law enforcement agencies throughout all stages of fraud and financial crime investigations. Responsibilities include providing legal guidance and collaboration during investigations, reviewing cases for charging, presenting cases to the grand jury, litigating motions and evidentiary hearings, conducting jury trials, and assisting with related appellate matters.
The attorney selected for this position will serve as a legal resource to the Department of Revenue and will provide ongoing legal advice and training in the development of fraud investigations, evidentiary issues, and charging decisions. This attorney will also assist in the development and implementation of policies, procedures, and best practices related to fraud detection, investigation, and prosecution.
In addition to PFD and tax fraud matters, this prosecutor will also regularly collaborate with state, local, and federal agencies investigating complex white-collar crimes. The successful candidate will advise investigators on legal issues arising during investigations and prosecute appropriate cases involving financial fraud, public corruption, theft, forgery, identity theft, and other economic crimes.
The ideal candidate will:
- Have at least two to three years of criminal prosecution experience;
- Possess strong courtroom, legal writing, and oral advocacy skills;
- Be highly self-motivated and capable of managing an independent caseload;
- Demonstrate sound judgment and the ability to evaluate and aggressively prosecute complex financial and fraud-related prosecutions;
- Be comfortable working collaboratively with investigators and actively participating in every stage of an investigation, from initiation through trial and appeal;
- Have an interest in developing expertise in financial crimes, fraud investigations, and white-collar prosecutions.
Experience with financial and fraud investigations and prosecutions is preferred but not required. Attorneys with a strong interest in this work are encouraged to apply for consideration. Applicants should address their relevant legal experience and interest in the position in the cover letter.
This prosecutor position is located in Anchorage but handles cases statewide. Some travel may be required for grand jury, evidentiary hearings, and trial, amongst other reasons. The position is located within the Office of Special Prosecutions which is devoted to prosecuting complex crimes including cold cases, sexual and violent offenses in rural Alaska, cyber crimes, environmental crimes, criminal non-payment of child support, and Medicaid and Welfare fraud. OSP also reviews all police officer-involved shootings, handles conflict cases from local district attorney offices, and other statewide matters requiring special attention.
Contact
Individuals who would like more information may contact Chief Assistant Attorney General Jenna Gruenstein at (907) 269-6250 or by email at jenna.gruenstein@alaska.gov.
Benefits & Compensation
State Benefits Package
- Health benefits (including dental and vision), life insurance and voluntary supplemental benefits
- Generous leave accrual, starting at 21 days a year
- 12 paid holidays
- A variety of retirement plans
- Potential eligibility for student loan forgiveness through the Public Loan Forgiveness Program.
- 37.5-hour workweek
- Eligibility for part-time teleworking, alternate workweek, or a flex schedule after an initial training period.
- Relocation Reimbursement Eligibility
Estimated Compensation
The table below gives an estimate of compensation based on a combination of judicial clerking and licensed legal experience. The compensation listed in the table represents the base pay. Several locations around Alaska have geographical pay differences. Upon a job offer, you would receive a firm salary quote based on location of position and qualifying experience. Attorneys are eligible to promote from Attorney 1 through 4 with service and acceptable job performance.
| Attorney level | Experience level | Pay range and step | Base pay* |
|---|---|---|---|
| Attorney 1 | Unlicensed attorney | 18 D or E | $92,137.50 or $95,023.50 |
| Attorney 2 | Less than two years of licensed experience | 20 C or D | $101,712.00 or $105,417.00 |
| Attorney 3 | More than 2 but less than 4 years of licensed experience | 22 B or C | $112,632.00 or $116,083.50 |
| Attorney 4 | More than 4 years | 24 B through F | $128,622.00 – $147,322.50 |
*Summary of Geographical Pay Rate Differences.
| Location | Base pay + geographical difference |
|---|---|
| Anchorage, Kenai, Palmer, Ketchikan | Base pay / no geo dif |
| Fairbanks | Base pay + 3% |
| Juneau, Sitka | Base pay + 5% |
| Kodiak | Base pay + 11% |
| Nome, Dillingham | Base pay + 37% |
| Bethel, Utqiagvik | Base pay + 50% |
| Kotzebue | Base pay + 60% |
Application Instructions
Candidates must submit:
- A resume that includes a complete history of education and professional work experience.
- At least three professional employment references to include their title, email address, and daytime phone number.
- One must be a current or former supervisor.
- Only include those that can speak about your professional skills and performance.
- A professional writing sample.
- A cover letter which includes the position of interest.
Preferably applications may be submitted electronically to:
CriminalLawRecruit@alaska.gov
or via hard copy to:
Department of Law
Criminal Division Central Office
P.O. Box 110300
Juneau, AK 99811-0300
The Department of Law is an equal opportunity employer and complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act. Applicants needing accommodation to apply may contact the Relay Alaska at (800) 770-8973 or Criminal Division Central Office at (907) 465-3600.
All interested and qualified applicants will be considered, but not every applicant will be interviewed. A preference will be given to applicants with the ability to fluently speak another language that is commonly used in the geographic locations related to this position.
