PFD and Tax Fraud Prosecutor
Company: Alaska Department of Law
Location: Anchorage
Posted on: May 13, 2022
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Job Description:
Office of Special Prosecutions - Full-Time; AnchorageThe
Department of Law, Office of Special Prosecutions, is recruiting
for a full time permanent Assistant Attorney General to prosecute
Permanent Fund Dividend (PFD) fraud and violations of state tax law
matters. The person would be responsible for assisting law
enforcement agencies and the Department of Revenue by supervising
their investigations and handling prosecutions at the trial level
in the area of PFD or tax fraud.; The person would also assist in
these types of appellate matters pending before the appellate
courts, provide the Department of Revenue with on-going legal
advice and training in the development of fraud cases, and assist
in the development of uniform policies and procedures in
investigating fraud cases. In addition to the duties noted above,
the successful candidate will also work regularly with white-collar
crime investigators at various state and federal agencies to advise
in the investigation of white-collar crime cases and to prosecute
those matters as appropriate.The ideal candidate will possess at
least two to three years of criminal prosecution experience, be
highly self-motivated, be willing to aggressively charge fraud
cases, and be able to motivate and manage criminal investigators
including actively participating in all stages of an ongoing
investigation from initiation to prosecution. Although the unit is
seeking an attorney with some relevant experience in the field, all
interested attorneys are encouraged to apply for consideration. The
applicant's relevant legal experience and interest in the position
should be addressed 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, bootlegging, cybercrimes, environmental
crimes, criminal non-payment of child support, and fraud in
Medicaid, Welfare, and worker's compensation. The unit also reviews
all deaths resulting from police officer-involved shootings,
handles conflict cases from local district attorney offices, and
other matters requiring special attention from
prosecutors.ContactIndividuals 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 .Salary &
BenefitsSalary is determined by the legal background and experience
of the selected candidate. Promotions are provided as certain
experience levels are reached. Regular salary increases are
provided every 1-2 years. A comprehensive state benefits package is
provided, including 21 days of personal leave for new employees,
which increases over time; a generous Supplemental Benefits System
(SBS) in which the state provides a 6.13% match of your gross pay
(this system takes the place of social security in Alaska); a PERS
retirement account in which the state matches pre-tax contributions
of up to 5% of gross eligible salary; options for deferred
compensation; life, health, dental and vision insurance; and
assistance with moving expenses. -Application
InstructionsCandidates who are interested in applying for this
position should submit a cover letter and a resume that includes a
complete history of education and professional work experience.
-Department of Law
Criminal Division Central Office
P.O. Box 110300
Juneau, AK 99811-0300The 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 Relay Alaska at (800) 770-8973 or the 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.Want the latest
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Department of Law staff may not provide legal advice to private
citizens or organizations. Please contact an attorney if you need
legal advice. The Alaska Lawyer Referral Service or your local bar
association may be able to assist you in locating a lawyer.
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