The Alaska Native Justice Center (ANJC) is seeking a Full Time Civil practice attorney to primarily counsel and advise victims of domestic/dating violence, sexual assault and stalking. Please send an application, resume and cover letter to Director of Program Operations; Deborah Wing @ dwing@anjc.net or call 907-793-3550. For more information about our 501 (c) 3 organization and to obtain an application please visit us at www.anjc.net ALASKA NATIVE JUSTICE CENTER, INC. Job Description Job Title: Staff Attorney Supervisor: President/CEO and ANJC Board Chair Salary: DOE FLSA Status: Exempt, Full-time Regular POSITION SUMMARY: This position is a highly responsible position providing legal advice and counsel to Alaska Native/American Indian victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking. The staff attorney provides victims with guidance and information related to their rights and refers victims to community agencies and support services. This position is under dual supervision. JOB RESPONSIBILITIES: • Provide effective assistance to prevent further victimization as a result of becoming a victim while maintaining confidentiality and integrity of the victim’s rights. • Provide timely emergency legal assistance services in accordance to the victim’s wishes. • Develop and assist with technical and educational victim support to include; but not limited to court filings, research both in the court and through the internet. • Assists in the preparation of legal documents, government forms and all other elements in a case to assure the client successfully obtains legal benefit or remedy. • Collaborates with other staff persons in the promotion of education and safety of the clients. • Maintains confidential files without compromising the client’s rights, safety or wishes. • Meets with the victim to obtain information, records and provides court accompaniment as needed. • Deals effectively with a variety of personalities and situations requiring sound judgment. • Attends conferences and workshops related to domestic violence. Networks with other service providers to stay abreast of ongoing efforts to address victim assistance programs. • Participates in ANJC Family Law/Outreach Clinics. • Maintains a positive working relation with ANJC staff and supports management of the organization. POSITION REQUIREMENTS: • Demonstrated ability to maintain confidentiality with sensitive information. • Demonstrated capacity to handle multiple tasks, projects, and deadlines. • Must be knowledgeable with Alaska Civil Rules and State Statutes. • Experience working with victims of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence and stalking; including laws and statutes governing their rights, protections and remedy. • Demonstrated highly motivated self-starter with the ability to work effectively in a team environment. • Must be able to work independently and be results oriented. • Must be well versed in the court process with knowledge of how to correctly and efficiently complete court documents and the filing procedures. • Excellent communication skills in order to identify needed social and community services; make appropriate referrals and advocate for client services, while maintaining interagency relations. • Must possess strong working knowledge and demonstrated ability with PC applications; Word, Excel, PowerPoint, Outlook and Access. 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. MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS: • Must be a member in good standing with the Alaska Bar Association. • Minimum of two years relevant work experience preferred. • Must be proficient with PC applications and willing to learn new advanced software applications. • Knowledge of Alaska Native and/or community resources with demonstrated experience working with Alaska Native people and has an understanding of their values and belief systems, and the ability to provide culturally competent services. • Valid Alaska driver’s license and reliable transportation is required. Location: Anchorage, AK Compensation: DOE This is at a non-profit organization. OK for recruiters to contact this job poster. Phone calls about this job are ok. Please do not contact job poster about other services, products or commercial interests. alaska