ALASKA NATIVE JUSTICE CENTER, INC.

JOB DESCRIPTION

 

 

Job Title:         Staff Attorney

Department:    ANJC

Reports To:     Senior Supervising Attorney

Supervises:      None

FLSA Status:  Exempt

Pay Grade:      E6

Job Type:        Full-Time, Regular  

AKBCU:           No       ICPA: No  

 

General Functions:

The Staff Attorney provides comprehensive and high-quality legal services to Alaska Native Justice Center (ANJC) clients. This position works closely with ANJC Attorneys, Paralegals, Advocate Case Managers and Tribal Justice Facilitators. Our team: 1) represents Alaska Tribes in child welfare matters that implicate the Indian Child Welfare Act; 2) provides technical assistance and training to tribal justice systems; and 3) provides civil legal services to primarily Alaska Native/American Indian victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, dating violence and stalking. ANJC’s staff attorneys primarily represent Alaska Tribes in ICWA and Tribal Justice matters or people in Domestic Violence Protective order and Family Law matters.  This position provides various trainings to individual clients who are survivors of crime and/or to Tribes.

 

Duties and Responsibilities: 

Meet with clients to gather information, assess legal options, represent them in court, and provide timely legal assistance.Prepare legal documents.Represent clients in court through resolution of their case(s), including at trial when necessary.Maintain confidential files.Deal effectively with a variety of personalities and situations requiring sound judgment.Attend conferences and workshops as directed and approved.  Network with other service providers and partners to stay abreast of ongoing efforts related to ANJC services and projects.Participate in pro bono clinics and ANJC outreach efforts.Maintain a positive working relationship with ANJC staff.Provide information as requested for grant and funder reporting.Perform special projects as directed.Perform all related duties as needed and assigned.

Job Specifications:

Demonstrated and strong ability in reading, interpreting, drafting, and revising legal documents.Demonstrated ability to produce succinct, well-written memoranda, reports, and analyses.Demonstrated capacity to handle multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines.Demonstrated familiarity with Alaska Rules of Court, State Statutes, and the Indian Child Welfare ActSuperior oral and written communication skills.Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.Excellent interpersonal skills.Demonstrated disciplined organizational skills and the ability to work independently.Proficient in the use of computers and relevant software.Excellent communication skills to identify needed social and community services; make appropriate referrals, and advocate for client services, while maintaining interagency relationships.Attention to detail; ability to work simultaneously on multiple projects at various completion stages; good problem-solving skills and a positive, professional attitude with sound judgment, flexibility, determination, and good humor.

 

Minimum Core Competencies: Conflict Management, Decisiveness, Staff/Organizational Development, Emotional Intelligence, Problem Solving, Strategic/Systems Thinking, Teamwork, Professionalism.

 

 

Minimum Qualifications:

Juris Doctor or equivalent degree.Active membership in the Alaska Bar Association.Travel to both rural and urban areas may be required.Continued employment is contingent upon receipt of a satisfactory report from a state and federal background check.

 

 

Preferred Qualifications: 

Experience working with victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and stalking, including laws governing their rights, protections, and remedies.Experience and knowledge in Alaska Native legal issues, the Indian Child Welfare Act, Child in Need of Aid cases, ANCSA, and Native law.Knowledge of tribal, state, and federal relations.Demonstrated knowledge and understanding of the social, health, educational, training, and cultural needs of the Alaska Native and American Indian community.

 

Disclaimer

The information provided in this description has been designed to indicate the general nature and level of work performed by incumbents within this job.   It is not designed to be interpreted as a comprehensive inventory of all duties, responsibilities, qualifications and working conditions required of employees assigned to this job.   Management has sole discretion to add or modify duties of the job and to designate other functions as essential at any time.  This job description is not an employment agreement or contract.