Alaska Legal Services Corporation is hiring a full-time attorney in Juneau, funded by a grant from the U.S. Department of Justice Office of Violence Against Women. The grant’s purpose is to provide legal assistance to victims of domestic violence to resolve family disputes and other civil matters. The project prioritizes services to two traditionally underserved and vulnerable groups of domestic violence victims: Alaska Native/American Indian victims and victims experiencing disabilities.

The attorney will appear in state and tribal court civil proceedings involving family law, housing, consumer protection, public benefits, and health care. The attorney may also help develop new alternative dispute resolution options that are appropriate for trauma survivors. The project envisions that the attorney works as part of a three person team that also includes an AWARE-based legal advocate and AWARE-based counselor.

Ability to work with individuals from different cultural backgrounds is essential, as is working with individuals experiencing trauma, and physical and mental disabilities. Candidates should possess knowledge, appreciation, experience, and commitment to working with and for Alaska Native peoples and statewide Native organizations.

Applicants must 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. Computer proficiency required (Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Internet, e-mail and data entry).

Salary $53,208-$73,824 DOE. Generous benefits and leave package provided, including partial reimbursement of relocation expenses. Personal leave begins at six weeks per year for a full-time employee. ALSC observes 15 paid holidays. Flexible work schedules may be arranged.

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. Please send a cover letter, resume, writing sample and three references to: Heather Parker, Supervising Attorney, at: hparker@alsc-law.org. Please reference Southeast DV Staff Attorney in your application.

About Alaska Legal Services Corporation: ALSC is a private, nonprofit law firm with a mission 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.