Alaska Legal Services Corporation is recruiting for a full-time (35 hours per week) staff attorney to
provide legal services to Association of Village Council Presidents (“AVCP”) member Tribes and
tribal members; there is flexibility for the position to be located in Bethel, or Anchorage (with
regular travel to Bethel). This position primarily involves representation of tribal clients in state child
welfare proceedings, enforcing the Indian Child Welfare Act; and managing a caseload of state
court child in need of aid cases. Other duties may also involve litigating other Native law matters
on behalf of AVCP Tribes and tribal members. The Bethel ICWA attorney serves clients in cases
primarily heard in Bethel, Alaska courts in the Yukon-Kuskokwim Delta, and will also have the
opportunity to participate in appellate and impact litigation.

Required: Applicants must be admitted to practice law in Alaska or admitted to practice in another
state and be eligible for an Alaska Bar Rule 43 waiver. Information on Bar admission or requirements
for a waiver can be found at www.alaskabar.org. Computer proficiency (Windows operating system,
Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Internet, e-mail and data entry); and the ability to communicate
and work effectively in cross-cultural situations.

Highly Desired: A demonstrated commitment to serving low-income individuals; and a background
working in cross-cultural situations.

Salary $64,080-$144,180 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. Preference will be given to qualified Alaska Natives and American Indians as per
the Agreement with AVCP and as required by the Indian Self-Determination Act. Review of
applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please email a cover letter, writing sample, 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.