Jordan, a recent intern from the UAA Legal Studies department, was a fantastic team player and ready to assist with anything. She ensured that ALSC clients obtained the necessary court documents for their cases. She also helped with a number of special projects. She will be missed! Read on for our full interview with Jordan […]
Job Opportunity: Kodiak Staff Attorney
Alaska Legal Services Corporation is seeking an attorney to support its Partnering for Native Health Medical-Legal Partnership Project (MLP) in Kodiak and to address the civil legal needs of low-income Alaskans residing on Kodiak. Responsibilities include carrying a caseload, handling the administrative functions for the MLP project and maintaining relationships with community partners. Applicants must […]
November Volunteer of the Month: Chelsea Ray Riekkola
Our November Volunteer of the Month is Chelsea Ray Riekkola! Chelsea is a lifelong Alaskan who volunteers with ALSC through the Attorney of the Day program, by taking on full pro bono cases, and providing wills clinics in the community. We truly value the enthusiasm, knowledge, and compassion she brings to ALSC’s clients and the […]
Job Opportunity: Legal Technologist
Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) is a nonprofit law firm that has been delivering free legal help to low-income and rural Alaskans for over 50 years. We seek a full-time legal technologist to work on a variety of client-focused technology projects including help bringing to life a Legal Services Corporation Technology Initiative Grant funded, multi-platform, […]
Job Opportunity: Partnering for Native Health AmeriCorps Member Legal Advocate
About: Alaska Pacific University has received a multi-state grant from AmeriCorps to host one-year AmeriCorps members to facilitate a Medical-Legal partnership (MLP) program serving American Indians and Alaskan Natives throughout the U.S. This program, Partnering for Native Health, is an award-winning multidisciplinary project that embeds AmeriCorps Members in the tribal health care system to address […]
October Volunteer of the Month: John Sherman
Our October Volunteer of the Month is John Sherman! John is a dedicated attorney at Mendel Colbert & Associates, Inc. where he represents clients in family law matters as well as in appeals to the Alaska Supreme Court. As a pro bono volunteer at ALSC, John uses his expertise to provide top-notch legal help in […]
September Volunteer of the Month – Karla Huntington
ALSC is happy to announce that the amazing Karla Huntington is our September Volunteer of the Month! Karla has a long history with ALSC, first serving as a family law staff attorney and then as a pro bono volunteer. Through her volunteer work with the Attorney of the Day (AOD) program, Karla does an extraordinary […]
Job Opportunity: Dillingham Supervising Attorney
Alaska Legal Services Corporation seeks a full-time supervising attorney for its Dillingham office, serving Bristol Bay Native Association’s member tribes, tribal members and other ALSC-eligible clients. Minimum of three years legal experience required; background working in cross-cultural situations desired. Duties: maintenance of general caseload including litigation before courts and administrative agencies; administering law office; acting […]
August Volunteer of the Month: Walter Featherly
ALSC is excited to honor Walter Featherly as our August Volunteer of the Month! Walter is a long-time, committed volunteer who goes above and beyond in his dedicated advocacy on behalf of our clients and community. Walter not only volunteers his time, he actively encourages his associates to take pro bono cases to further ALSC’s […]
Job Opportunity: Dillingham Staff Attorney
Alaska Legal Services Corporation seeks a full-time staff attorney for its Dillingham office to provide legal services to Bristol Bay Native Association’s member tribes, tribal members and other ALSC-eligible clients, including tribal court advocacy and representation of tribes and individuals in Indian Child Welfare Act and other Native law matters, and a general poverty law […]
