Paralegal (ANJC)

Full-Time, Regular

Professional

Anchorage, AK, US

Paralegal – The Alaska Native Justice Center (ANJC) is recruiting for a Paralegal to join our team. The Paralegal is responsible for assisting in providing comprehensive, high quality legal services to Alaska Native Justice Center (ANJC) participants and clients. This position works closely with ANJC Staff Attorneys, Tribal Court Facilitators, Paralegals, and Advocate Case Managers. 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 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:

• High school diploma or GED.
• Five (5) years’ experience as a paralegal or legal advocate.
• Valid Alaska driver’s license and insurable under CITC’s automotive insurance, which requires a driver to be at least 21 years of age; have reliable transportation and be willing and able to travel.
• Continued employment is contingent upon a receipt of a satisfactory state and federal background check.
• May be required to travel to urban and rural areas within Alaska.

Preferred Qualifications:

• Associates Degree, preferably in Paralegal Studies or related curriculum.
• Experience providing services to elders.
• Experience with the Alaska Background Check program’s variance request process.
• Familiarity with the Indian Child Welfare Act.
• Familiarity with the challenges addressing sexual assault and domestic violence-related issues.

Responsibilities:

• Interview and screen prospective clients.
• Prepare legal documents and correspondence. 
• Communicate with clients, opposing counsel, courts, and community partners.
• Perform legal and factual research.
• Provide litigation support.
• Manage caseloads with minimum supervision.
• Provide community education, independent presentations, assistance with legal clinics, and development of educational materials.
• Provide information as requested for grant and funder reporting.

• Other duties as needed and assigned.  
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills.
• Excellent phone and interviewing skills.
• Strong organizational and time-management skills.

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