Domestic Violence Staff Attorney

Max 3 yrs required

Full-time

No

Job Title: Domestic Violence Staff Attorney
Organization: Alaska Legal Services Corporation
Location: Juneau, Alaska
Salary: $68,024-$102,036 DOE
Hours: Full-time (35 hours per week)
Position Type: Staff Attorney
Experience: Experience in working with individuals experiencing trauma, physical and mental disabilities.

H1: Join Our Team as a Domestic Violence Staff Attorney in Juneau, Alaska
H2: Full-time Position with Generous Salary and Benefits Package

About the Organization:
- Alaska Legal Services Corporation (ALSC)
- Private, nonprofit law firm
- Mission is to provide civil legal aid to those who cannot afford it
- Empower people and communities throughout Alaska to protect their safety, health, and promote family stability
- Advocacy, education, collaboration, and litigation to achieve justice

Job Description:
- Full-time staff attorney position in Juneau, Alaska
- Serve clients experiencing domestic violence, sexual assault, and stalking
- Appear in state and tribal court civil proceedings involving family law, housing, consumer protection, public benefits, and health care
- Develop new alternative dispute resolution options for trauma survivors
- Funded by a grant from the . Department of Justice Office of Violence Against Women
- Provide legal assistance to victims of domestic violence to resolve family disputes and other civil matters
- Prioritizes services to Alaska Native/American Indian victims and victims experiencing disabilities
- Work as part of a three-person team with an AWARE-based legal advocate and counselor

Requirements:
- Admitted to practice law in Alaska or eligible for an Alaska Bar Rule 43 waiver
- Computer proficiency (Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Internet, e-mail, and data entry)
- Experience working with individuals experiencing trauma, physical and mental disabilities

Highly Desired:
- Background working in cross-cultural situations
- Knowledge, appreciation, experience, and commitment to working with and for Alaska Native peoples and statewide Native organizations

Salary and Benefits:
- Salary range of $68,024-$102,036 DOE
- Generous benefits and leave package provided
- Partial reimbursement of relocation expenses
- Personal leave begins at six weeks per year for a full-time employee
- 15 paid holidays observed

Application Process:
- Equal opportunity employer
- Committed to building a culturally diverse and inclusive workplace
- Encourages individuals from underrepresented groups to apply
- Applications reviewed immediately and position open until filled
- Email cover letter, writing sample, and resume with three professional references to

Join our team at ALSC and make a difference in the lives of those in need. As a domestic violence staff attorney, you will have the opportunity to serve clients experiencing trauma and work towards achieving justice for vulnerable and underserved populations. With a competitive salary, generous benefits, and a commitment to diversity and inclusivity, ALSC offers a fulfilling and rewarding career in the legal field. Apply now and be a part of our mission to provide civil legal aid to those who cannot afford it.

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Generous benefits and leave package, partial reimbursement of relocation expenses, personal leave of six weeks per year, 15 paid holidays

Legal Advocacy, Cross-cultural Communication, Trauma-informed Care, Disability Advocacy

Law degree from an accredited university

Email cover letter, writing sample, and resume with three professional references to

Qualification and Experience Admitted to practice law in Alaska or eligible for a waiver, experience working with trauma survivors and individuals with disabilities

Legal