Staff Attorney (ANJC)

Full-Time, Regular

Professional

Anchorage, AK, US

 

 

 

STAFF ATTORNEY – The Alaska Native Justice Center (ANJC) is recruiting for a Staff Attorney to join our team. The Staff Attorney provides comprehensive and high-quality legal services to Alaska Native Justice Center (ANJC) clients. This position works closely with ANJC Paralegals, Advocate Case Managers, and Tribal Court Facilitators. Our team: 1) represents Alaska Tribes in child welfare matters that implicate the Indian Child Welfare Act; 2) provides technical assistance and training to tribal justice systems; and 3) provides civil legal services to primarily Alaska Native/American Indian victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, dating violence and stalking. The Staff Attorney, I/II, manages a caseload of matters related to the above. May have the opportunity to participate in strategic coordination with state-wide teams and participate in appellate and impact litigation.

 

The Alaska Native Justice Center (ANJC) seeks to promote justice through culturally-based advocacy, prevention, and intervention initiatives to restore dignity, respect, and humanity to all Alaska Native people. ANJC addresses Alaska Native peoples' unmet needs within the Alaska civil and criminal justice system. Our services include education, restorative justice, victim advocacy, and legal support and representation. We also serve Alaska Tribes through legal representation in ICWA matters and training and technical assistance for tribal justice. All ANJC initiatives are rooted in Alaska Native culture:

 

Our Mission

Justice for Alaska Native People.

Our Values

We are interdependent. 

We trust one another and work as a team toward our common goals.

We are resilient. 

We look to the future with steadfast optimism, hope, and faith in Our People.

We are accountable.

We are ultimately responsible for fulfilling our Mission and serving Our People. We are reliable, work with integrity, and lead by example. We honor our obligations and correct our mistakes.

We are respectful. 

We treat one another with dignity and kindness. We value and embrace our diversity, respect ourselves, and understand boundaries. We approach each experience with gratitude and humility.

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Attorney, I:

• Minimum experience includes meeting the education and Alaska Bar membership requirements listed below and up to four years of experience practicing law.

Attorney, II:

• Minimum experience includes meeting the education and Alaska Bar membership requirements listed below and at least four years of experience practicing law.

Minimum Qualifications at all Job Levels:

• Juris Doctor or equivalent degree
• Active membership in the Alaska Bar Association
• Travel to both rural and urban areas may be required.
• Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory report from a state and federal background check.

Preferred Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Qualifications:

• Experience working with victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking, including laws governing their rights, protections, and remedies.
• Experience and knowledge in Alaska Native legal issues, Indian Child Welfare Act, Child in Need of Aid, ANCSA, and Native law.
• Knowledge of tribal, state, and federal relations.
• Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, health, educational, training, and cultural needs of the Alaska Native and American Indian community.

Responsibilities:

Attorney, I:

• Meet with clients to gather information, assess legal options, provide court accompaniment, and provide timely emergency legal assistance services.
• Prepare legal documents.
• Collaborate with staff to promote client education and safety.
• Maintain confidential files.
• Deal effectively with a variety of personalities and situations requiring sound judgment.
• Attend conferences and workshops as directed and approved.  
• Network with other service providers to stay abreast of ongoing efforts related to ANJC services.
• Participate in pro bono clinics and ANJC outreach efforts.
• Maintain a positive working relationship with ANJC staff.
• Provide information as requested for grant and funder reporting.
• Perform special projects as directed.

Attorney, II:

• Perform the duties and responsibilities of an Attorney, I, with a higher level of proficiency.
• Responsible for independently managing complex legal matters.
• Perform legal review of documents with more complex legal implications such as sensitive correspondence, contracts, notices, and memoranda of agreement.
• Assist with grant reporting.
• Assist in implementing strategies that advance ANJC’s public policy objectives, including researching legislation and proposed regulations, drafting public comments, and obtaining written support from other organizations.
• Knowledgeable in court process and able to correctly and efficiently complete court documents and the required filing procedures. 

The Location: Cook Inlet Tribal Council is based in Anchorage, Alaska. 

 

Why Should You Apply?

• Great Mission Serving Our People
• Excellent Benefits for Employees and Families
• Great Work-Life Balance
• Market-Based Compensation