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National Legal Aid & Defender Association · 1 week ago

Associate Attorney, Alaska

Anchorage, AK

Full-time

Hybrid

New Grad, Entry Level

$100K/yr - $122K/yr

Earthjustice is the nation’s leading environmental law organization, and they are seeking an Associate Attorney to join their Alaska office. This role focuses on protecting public lands and waters and involves various litigation and advocacy tasks under the supervision of more experienced attorneys.

LegalNon Profit

Senior Management

Responsibilities

Conducting legal and factual research

Reviewing and analyzing administrative records and technical documents

Drafting motions, briefs, and other legal and factual documents in support of litigation and administrative advocacy

Participating in proceedings before federal and state courts and agencies

Cultivating relationships with clients, experts, allies, and coalition partners

Integrating media and legislative advocacy into litigation and other legal strategies

Hiring and supervising law students as Earthjustice interns or clerks

Qualification

Public interest litigationLegal researchDrafting legal documentsClient relationship managementEnvironmental lawSupervising internsTeam collaborationCommunication skills

Required

Juris Doctor (JD) degree from an accredited law school

Admission to the bar in Alaska or eligibility for admission within one year of hire

Strong legal research and writing skills

Ability to work collaboratively in a team environment

Commitment to public interest law and environmental justice

Excellent communication and interpersonal skills

Experience in litigation or advocacy, including internships or clerkships

Ability to manage multiple tasks and deadlines

Benefits

Excellent benefits

Qualifying employer for purposes of the Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) Program

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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