[NCASG] FW: [External] Attorney NCASG Information Request

Fri Oct 16 12:53:40 MDT 2020

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From: Thorsteinson, Kirk V (DOA) <kirk.thorsteinson at alaska.gov<mailto:kirk.thorsteinson at alaska.gov>>
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Subject: [External] Attorney NCASG Information Request

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Hi! The State of Alaska is initiating a project to review our Attorney job classes. I appreciate your time and consideration of these questions. Please respond directly back to me no later than 10/23/20.

Questions:
1. How many attorney job classes does your state employ and what primarily distinguishes them? Do all require admission to your state’s Bar?

2. Are any of your attorneys covered under collective bargaining agreement? If so, for which classes?

3. Do your state’s job classes distinguish between attorneys practicing in different roles (prosecutor, defender), type of law practiced (agency advice, administrative law, litigation, appeals, legislation or regulations drafting and review, criminal), or department employed (Governor’s Office, Administrative agencies, Law), etc.? If so, what are they?

4. What salary does each job class make at Year 1, 5, 10, 15, and 20?

5. Do you have any ongoing recruiting or retention challenges? If so, what are they and have you identified any successful mitigation?

6. Does your state have a law school? Do their graduates apply for your job postings, and if so, at which level(s) in your series do they tend to apply?

7. If not mentioned already, does your state have any means or methods to compensate attorneys at a higher starting salary? If so, what factors do you consider (for example: years of previous experience)?

8. If not mentioned already, other than starting salary, does your state offer any additional hiring incentives, such as signing bonuses, reimbursement of Bar dues, or reimbursement for continuous education?

Definitions and Salary Data
Alaska’s Attorney classes include positions that advise on, administer, supervise, or perform the professional practice of law. Initial preparation for employment is typically through advanced education in law with subsequent career progression based on progressively responsible experience. Admittance to practice law is normally required.

Alaska’s Attorneys are not included in a bargaining unit and are distinguished in six distinct job classes, regardless of role (prosecutor, defender), type of law practiced (agency advice, administrative law, litigation, appeals, legislation or regulations drafting and review, criminal), or department employed (Governor’s Office, Administrative agencies, Law).

Information regarding Alaska’s Attorneys are listed below with a link to their job class specification for more detailed information describing each level. A Salary Schedule is also attached for your reference if needed.

State of Alaska Attorney Job Classes
All wages are based on a 37.5-hour work week/1950 annually/paid on a bi-weekly pay schedule.
Job Class/Level
Minimum Qualification
Wage Grade
Salary Information
Year 1
Year 5
Year 10
Year 15
Year 20
Attorney I:
Entry level.
Graduate from Law School.
18
$30.84/hour
$55,512.00/annually
$35.21/hour
$63,378.00
$38.96/hour
$70,128.00/annually
$41.53/hour
$74,754.00/annually
$45.71/hour
$82,278.00/annually
Attorney II:
Initial level.
Bar admission.
20
$35.21/hour
$63,378.00/annually
$40.25/hour
$72,450.00/annually
$44.49/hour
$80,082.00/annually
$47.43/hour
$85,374.00/annually
$52.22/hour
$93,996.00/annually
Attorney III:
First experienced level.
Bar admission plus two years’ experience.
22
$40.25/hour
$72,450.00/annually
$46.02/hour
$82,836.00/annually
$50.82/hour
$91,476.00/annually
$54.18/hour
$97,524.00/annually
$59.63/hour
$107,334.00/annually
Attorney IV:
Full working level.
Bar admission plus four years’ experience.
24
$46.02/hour
$82,836.00/annually
$52.81/hour
$95,058.00/annually
$58.20/hour
$104,760.00/annually
$62.04/hour
$111,672.00/annually
$68.28/hour
$122,904.00/annually
Attorney V:
Expert/Supervisory level.
Bar admission plus five years’ experience.
25
$49.26/hour
$88,668.00/annually
$56.57/hour
$101,826.00/annually
$62.55/hour
$112,590.00/annually
$66.68/hour
$120,024.00/annually
$73.40/hour
$132,120.00/annually
Attorney VI:
Manager level.
Bar admission plus six years’ experience.
26

$51.11/hour
$91,998.00/annually

$58.68/hour
$105,624.00/annually
$64.79/hour
$116,622.00/annually
$69.07/hour
$124,326.00/annually
$76.03/hour
$136,854.00/annually

See links below for more information.
Attorney I: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/889551?keywords=attorney%20I&pagetype=classSpecifications<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/889551?keywords=attorney*20I&pagetype=classSpecifications__;JQ!!HYmSToo!KJZ8rnIGGTM1jjGjbLLtVyBwRqLiPoicwEWYmo_uJ56EUrZJhDGiLZNdWmeD6WvZ$>

Attorney II: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/889552?keywords=attorney%20I&pagetype=classSpecifications<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/889552?keywords=attorney*20I&pagetype=classSpecifications__;JQ!!HYmSToo!KJZ8rnIGGTM1jjGjbLLtVyBwRqLiPoicwEWYmo_uJ56EUrZJhDGiLZNdWp5MTS24$>

Attorney III: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/889552?keywords=attorney%20I&pagetype=classSpecifications<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/889552?keywords=attorney*20I&pagetype=classSpecifications__;JQ!!HYmSToo!KJZ8rnIGGTM1jjGjbLLtVyBwRqLiPoicwEWYmo_uJ56EUrZJhDGiLZNdWp5MTS24$>

Attorney IV: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/889552?keywords=attorney%20I&pagetype=classSpecifications<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/889552?keywords=attorney*20I&pagetype=classSpecifications__;JQ!!HYmSToo!KJZ8rnIGGTM1jjGjbLLtVyBwRqLiPoicwEWYmo_uJ56EUrZJhDGiLZNdWp5MTS24$>

Attorney V: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/889556?keywords=attorney%20V&pagetype=classSpecifications<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/889556?keywords=attorney*20V&pagetype=classSpecifications__;JQ!!HYmSToo!KJZ8rnIGGTM1jjGjbLLtVyBwRqLiPoicwEWYmo_uJ56EUrZJhDGiLZNdWpjuS8xz$>

Attorney VI: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/889552?keywords=attorney%20I&pagetype=classSpecifications<https://urldefense.com/v3/__https:/www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/classspecs/889552?keywords=attorney*20I&pagetype=classSpecifications__;JQ!!HYmSToo!KJZ8rnIGGTM1jjGjbLLtVyBwRqLiPoicwEWYmo_uJ56EUrZJhDGiLZNdWp5MTS24$>

Class Outline
A list of other job classes in the same job family and occupational group as the Attorneys can be accessed at the following link: http://doa.alaska.gov/dop/classification/classOutline/<https://urldefense.com/v3/__http:/doa.alaska.gov/dop/classification/classOutline/__;!!HYmSToo!KJZ8rnIGGTM1jjGjbLLtVyBwRqLiPoicwEWYmo_uJ56EUrZJhDGiLZNdWukDUhV5$>

Please feel free to elaborate and don’t hesitate to contact me with any questions or clarifications. I look forward to hearing from you!
Thank you and take care!

Kirk Thorsteinson
Human Resource Consultant II
State of Alaska/Department of Administration/Division of Personnel and Labor Relations/Classification Studies Team
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