Alaska Legal Services Corporation is seeking a full-time staff attorney to fill a position arising from a partnership with the Mat-Su Health Foundation. The attorney will be embedded within Connect Mat-Su located in Wasilla, Alaska and will provide direct legal services to low-income clients in a variety of civil legal matters based on priorities set in coordination with Connect Mat-Su and its partners. The attorney will also be responsible for working with partners to arrange and conduct outreach and community education events.
Applicants must either be admitted to practice law in Alaska or admitted to practice in another state and eligible for an Alaska Bar Rule 43 Waiver. Information on Bar Rule 43 can be found at http://www.alaskabar.org. Familiarity with cross-cultural situations desirable. Computer proficiency required (Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, Internet and e-mail, and data entry).
Applications: ALSC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building a culturally diverse workplace and strongly encourage women, persons of color, LGBTQ individuals, veterans, persons with disabilities, and persons from other underrepresented groups to apply. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Applicants are encouraged to apply as early as possible. Position will be open until filled.
To apply, submit resume, writing sample, and list of three professional references to: Maggie Humm, Deputy Director, at mhumm@alsc-law.org.
Salary $50,608 to $70,320 per year DOE. Generous leave and benefits package, including partial reimbursement of relocation expenses, available.
About Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC): ALSC is a private, nonprofit law firm with a mission is to provide high quality civil legal services to low income and disadvantaged people and communities to protect their safety, their health and promote family stability. Through advocacy, education, collaboration and litigation we empower individuals, protect fundamental rights, strengthen communities, create opportunities and achieve justice.
