Alaska Legal Services Corporation is recruiting for one (1) or more full-time (35 hours per week)
Community Justice Worker Trainees for the ALSC CJW Training Program to support client needs
in an innovative holistic defense project; there is flexibility for the position(s) to be located in
Bethel, Nome, or Mat-Su Borough. Responsibilities include interviewing/screening applicants and
prospective clients for service, drafting documents, routine pleadings, and correspondence,
performing basic legal and factual research, coordinating community education about legal topics,
and other duties as assigned. Travel to rural areas may be required. CJW Trainees work
alongside attorneys to provide legal information, advice, and brief service to clients with problems
in the areas of law for which they were trained, including public benefits, housing, domestic
violence, ICWA, and debt collection; and represent clients in administrative hearings.
Required: High school diploma or GED; computer proficiency (Windows operating system,
Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Internet, e-mail and data entry); Proficient in written and
verbal communication; ability to work effectively with diverse populations; motivated to provide
excellent customer service in a fast-paced work environment; and an ability to comply with strict
policies regarding confidentiality.
Highly desired: a willingness to learn new skills; highly organized; and familiarity with cross-
cultural situations.
Hourly wage is $25.88-58.23 DOE and Location. 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.
Applications: ALSC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to building
a culturally diverse and inclusive 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. Please email a cover letter and resume that includes three professional references to:
Careers@alsc-law.org.
About Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC): As a private, nonprofit law firm, the mission
of ALSC is to provide civil legal aid to those who cannot afford it. Through our work, we empower
people and communities throughout Alaska to protect their safety, their health, and to promote
family stability. Through advocacy, education, collaboration, and litigation, we empower
individuals, protect fundamental rights, strengthen communities, create opportunities, and
achieve justice.