Alaska Legal Services Corporation is recruiting for a full-time (35 hours per week) Attorney to design, deliver and expand our legal education and practice waiver programs across Alaska. Located in Anchorage, this position is responsible for developing substantive curricula covering critical civil legal areas, i.e. eviction defense and probate, to satisfy credentialing and practice waiver requirements under Alaska Bar Rule 43.5. The Training Attorney facilitates experiential learning opportunities, i.e. court observation, mock trials, practicums, serves as primary instructor, provides direct legal mentorship, and co-counsels on cases with CJW trainees to build their practical advocacy skills. The position will also partner with ALSC Volunteer Services and team Leadership to innovate new practice areas, improve training tools, and build strong relationships across local and cross-cultural communities throughout the State, traveling as needed.
Required: Minimum of three years of legal experience; 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); ability and willingness to learn and adapt to new software and technology, i.e. case management and other data systems.
Highly desired: The ideal candidate will have prior in-court experience; strong communication and interpersonal skills, with the ability to manage challenging clients and situations in a professional and positive manner; experience working in rural Alaska; a demonstrated commitment to serving low-income individuals and expanding access to justice for low-income Alaskans; and a background working in cross-cultural situations.
Salary $73,155-$109,728 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.
Applications: ALSC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and treating everyone with respect regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. 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 expand access to justice by providing civil legal aid that addresses critical needs and creates more equitable systems. 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.
