Law Fellow Intern

Full-Time, RegularProfessional

Anchorage, AK, US

 

 

 

ALASKA NATIVE JUSTICE CENTER

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

Job Title: Law Fellow Intern

Department: ANJC

Reports To: Supervising Attorney 

Supervises: None

FLSA Status: Exempt

Pay Grade: E6

Job Type: Regular, Full-Time

 

General Functions: Under the direction of ANJC’s Legal team, The Law Fellow Intern assists and 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. This position may have the opportunity to participate in strategic coordination with state-wide teams and participate in appellate and impact litigation.

 

ANJC represents Alaska Tribes in child welfare matters that implicate the Indian Child Welfare Act, provides technical assistance and training to tribal justice systems, and provides civil legal services to primarily Alaska Native and American Indian victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, dating violence and stalking. 

 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

• Identify and participate in a goal setting process to determine learning objectives.
• Conduct legal research and writing and prepare legal documents.
• Prepare for hearings or trials, including document preparation, appearance and assistance at hearings.
• Meet with clients to gather information, assess legal options, provide court accompaniment, and provide timely emergency legal assistance services.
• Collaborate with staff to promote client education and safety.
• Maintain confidential files.
• Interact and engage 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.
• 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.
• Perform all related duties as needed and assigned.

Job Specifications:

• Demonstrated and strong ability in reading, interpreting, drafting, and revising legal documents.
• Demonstrated ability to produce succinct, well-written memoranda, reports, and analyses.
• Demonstrated capacity to handle multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines.
• Demonstrated familiarity with Alaska Rules of Court and State Statutes.
• Superior oral and written communication skills.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Excellent interpersonal skills.
• Demonstrated disciplined organizational skills and the ability to work independently.
• Proficient in the use of computers and relevant software.
• Excellent communication skills to identify needed social and community services; make appropriate referrals, and advocate for client services, while maintaining interagency relationships.
• Attention to detail; ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects at various completion stages; good problem-solving skills and a positive, professional attitude with sound judgment, flexibility, determination, and good humor.
• Travel to both rural and urban areas may be required.

 

Minimum Core Competencies: CITC Values, Professionalism, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving/Critical Thinking, Communication Skills.

 

Minimum Qualifications

• Juris Doctor degree.
• Must be eligible and qualified Alaska Native/American Indian applicant as defined in P.L. 93-638 Indian Self-Determination Act.
• 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.
• Active membership in the Alaska Bar Association.

NATIVE PREFERENCE STATEMENT: Under the Indian Self-Determination and Education Assistance Act of 1975 (PL 93-638) and as further guided by our Native Preference Policy 6.120, we maintain preference in all phases of employment for Alaska Native, American Indian (AN/AI), and Native Hawaiian people, including direct lineal descendants and foster or traditionally adopted children. Also included are non-Native head of household members for Native families, including foster or traditionally adopted Native children.

 

 

Disclaimer

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job.  It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job.  Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.