Immigration Staff Attorney

About Alaska Institute for Justice: Come join an exciting non-profit transforming lives, strengthening communities and protecting the human rights of all Alaskans. This is a full-time position based in Anchorage, Alaska. At the Alaska Institute for Justice (AIJ), we are committed to protecting the human rights of all Alaskans. AIJ is an award-winning program with dedicated professionals that provide statewide legal services to immigrants, language access services and public policy work. AIJ has fourteen staff who speak English, Spanish, Korean, German, French, & Hmong. As an agency we uphold certain basic values. These include:

• Commitment to equity and justice, and respect for the rights and dignity of others.
• Integrity, responsibility and accountability in all our work.
• Pursuit of excellence, in creating long-term sustainability for AIJ’s work within Alaska characterized by principles of shared values and team engagement.

The Alaska Institute for Justice (AIJ) is a nonprofit organization. Since opening our office in 2005, AIJ has been on the frontlines of promoting justice and equality of treatment for immigrants and refugees residing in Alaska. AIJ’s three programs protect, defend, and advance the rights of some of Alaska’s most underserved communities including: 1) Immigration Legal Program; 2) Language Interpreter Center; and 3) Climate Justice Research and Policy Institute.

About this Position: This is a full-time exempt position based in Anchorage, Alaska.

QUALIFICATIONS

Personal: The individual for this position must possess excellent written and oral communication skills, self-confidence and be able to advocate on behalf of clients with compassion. The person must be dependable, be able to work with a team of co-workers in stressful situations and to work with people from diverse cultures whose first language is not English. The individual must also be committed to providing legal representation to indigent individuals and those normally excluded from the justice system. Bilingual in Spanish preferred.

Education/Experience: J.D. degree required and licensed to practice law in Alaska or be eligible for a waiver through Alaska Legal Services. Excellent oral and written communication skills and work experience with culturally diverse clients required. Previous work experience with non-profit legal services program and minimum two years legal experience is preferred.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:

Provide legal representation of clients in proceedings before the Department of Homeland Security, the Immigration Court, the Board of Immigration Appeals, and the Ninth Circuit Court of Appeals. Includes appearances at hearings, preparation of witnesses, legal research, and the preparation of briefs and other pleadings.

Salary: $90,000 to $100,000 DOE with a generous benefits package including paid leave, medical, dental, life, short and long-term disability, vision and retirement. The Alaska Institute for Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position open until filled.

To apply please submit a cover letter referencing this position, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional-related references electronically to:

Anna Taylor

Supervising Attorney

Alaska Institute for Justice

anna.taylor@akijp.org