Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC) has an opening at its Bethel office for a full-time Staff Attorney. This position will handle intake and casework for residents of the Yukon-Kuskokwim Region experiencing civil legal problems that affect their health, safety, and stability with special emphasis on domestic violence matters, issues that affect elders, like Medicaid eligibility, […]
Job Opportunity: Palmer Staff Attorney
Alaska Legal Services Corporation has an opening for a full-time staff attorney in our Palmer office to start as soon as can be arranged. Position involves intake and casework for low-income Alaskans facing legal issues related to their housing within the Mat-Su Borough. Applicants must either be admitted to practice law in Alaska or admitted […]
Job Opportunity: Native Law Staff Attorney
Alaska Legal Services Corporation (“ALSC”) is seeking a full-time staff attorney to provide legal services to Association of Village Council Presidents (“AVCP”) member Tribes and tribal members. This position primarily involves representation of tribal clients in state child welfare proceedings and enforcing the Indian Child Welfare Act, and may also involve litigating other Native law […]
July Volunteer of the Month: Brennan Cain
Brennan Cain is a Vice President and General Counsel at Eyak Corporation. He is a great pro bono attorney to work with, helping with Family Law, Domestic Violence and Native Law cases. He was also instrumental in establishing a Wills Clinic for Eyak Corporation shareholders in Cordova, AK. Thank you, Brennan, for your pro bono […]
June Volunteer of the Month: Connor Smith
Connor volunteers at ALSC by providing his legal assistance to callers struggling with housing issues on our monthly Landlord/Tenant Helpline. He also takes pro bono cases. Connor is diligent, reliable, and eager to assist people with their needs. Thank you Connor for your pro bono service! Why did you choose to volunteer with ALSC? I […]
May Volunteer of the Month: Joy Anderson
Joy just can’t quit supporting ALSC’s clients and families in need in the YK Delta. Joy first came to Alaska as an ALSC staff attorney representing Alaska Native Tribes in child welfare proceedings through ALSC’s partnership with the Association of Village Council Presidents (AVCP). After over two years of service, Joy left the state but […]
April Volunteer of the Month: Beth Chapman
Beth has been taking pro bono cases with ALSC for more than 20 years. Beth is our go-to attorney for Special Needs Trusts in Alaska, among other Estate Planning cases. She is always eager to assist our clients statewide and is a pleasure to work with. Thank you, Beth, for your pro bono service! Why […]
Housing & COVID-19 Facebook Live
Have questions about housing during COVID-19? Join Alaska Legal Services Corporation’s Housing expert Dan Coons for a Facebook Live on April 22nd from 1:30pm-2:30pm. In addition to answering your questions, Dan will be discussing state court FED suspension; SB 241 suspension of utility-shutoffs, evictions, and foreclosures; and the CARES Act moratorium. If you have a […]
10 Scams to Avoid During and After the COVID-19 Pandemic
Scammers have come up with several COVID-19 related scams. Below are 10 common scams to avoid during and after the 2020 Coronavirus (COVID-19) outbreak. Stay up to date about COVID-19 scams by visiting the Federal Trade Commission’s website. Scammers claiming to be the Social Security AdministrationThe Social Security Office of the Inspector General has received reports […]
What You Need to Know About Economic Impact Payments
Who is eligible for the economic impact payment? Tax filers with adjusted gross income up to $75,000 for individuals and up to $150,000 for married couples filing joint returns will receive the full payment. For filers with income above those amounts, the payment amount is reduced by $5 for each $100 above the $75,000/$150,000 thresholds. […]
