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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 2 months ago

Staff Attorney I

Alaska, United States

Full-time

Onsite

Senior Level, Lead/Staff

$77K/yr - $92K/yr

National Legal Aid & Defender Association is seeking a Staff Attorney I for the Alaska Network on Domestic Violence & Sexual Assault Legal Program. This role involves providing statewide legal services for survivors of domestic and sexual violence, including legal representation and advocacy efforts.

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Senior Management

Responsibilities

Interview and screen prospective clients for eligibility into ANDVSA’s Legal Program

Provide legal representation in civil cases

Assist ANDVSA Legal Program with efforts to ensure successful representation of victims in the courts including advocacy and legal research

Consult, confer, and provide technical assistance and training to advocates, attorneys and other professionals

Track case statistics for grant reporting requirements

Qualification

Law degreeAlaska Bar admissionLegal research skillsFamily law experienceSocial justice commitmentDirect client servicesFluency in second languageRural service experience

Required

Law degree and eligible for admission or waiver to the Alaska Bar

Substantial computer and legal research skills

Ability to work both independently and cooperatively

Commitment to social justice, systems advocacy, and anti-oppression work

Commitment to the elimination of personal and societal violence in the lives of all Alaskans

Preferred

Admission to the Alaska Bar

Experience with family law cases and/or general civil litigation practice

Experience providing direct services to clients

Experience working with survivors of domestic violence and sexual assault, or other underserved populations

Fluency in a second language

Experience providing direct services in rural settings

Benefits

Medical, dental, vision benefits for employee and dependents

Life insurance

Generous personal leave

Multiple paid holidays

403(b) retirement contributions

Company

National Legal Aid & Defender Association

National Legal Aid & Defender Association leads a broad network of advocates on the frontlines to advance justice and expand opportunity.

Founded in 1911

Washington, District of Columbia, USA

11-50 employees

https://www.nlada.org/

Funding

Current Stage

Early Stage

Total Funding

$0.3M

Key Investors

Lumina Foundation

2022-02-15Grant· $0.3M

Leadership Team

April Frazier Camara, Esq.

President & CEO

Vernina A.

Executive Assistant To Chief Executive Officer

Recent News

Lumina’s newest Racial Justice and Equity Fund grants bring awards in 2021-22 to nearly $10M

2025-02-28

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