Alaska Legal Services Corporation’s (ALSC) Dillingham office is seeking an enthusiastic individual to join our advocacy efforts in the Bristol Bay region. The position is part-time (20 hours per week) or full-time (35 hours per week), depending on applicant preference. Major duties will include telephone and front desk reception, screening prospective clients, computer data entry, file maintenance, mail handling, and preparation of legal documents, reports and correspondence. Applicants interested and qualified for paralegal work would additionally handle a caseload and represent clients in administrative proceedings.
High school diploma or GED required for all positions. Paralegal applicants should have one year paralegal, legal advocate, or legal support staff experience or successful completion of a paralegal training program or similar academic certification. Computer proficiency required (Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, Google Suite, Internet, e-mail and data entry). Proficiency in written and verbal communication, willingness to learn new skills, and cross-cultural experience desired. Bilingual applicants encouraged.
Hourly wage $20.83 to $37.93 DOE and position classification. Generous benefits and leave package provided, including partial reimbursement of relocation expenses.
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, LGBTQIA 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. Please send cover letter, resume, and three references to: Maggie Humm, Deputy Director, at mhumm@alsc-law.org.
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.
