Attorney jobs in Houston, AK

Position: Staff Attorney, Alaska Office

Location: Native American Rights Fund (NARF), Anchorage, Alaska.  Remote work considered.

Closing Date: Open until filled; applications will be considered starting September 11, 2024.

Description: The Native American Rights Fund is a non-profit national Indian law firm representing Indian tribes, organizations, and individuals in Indian law matters of major significance. NARF’s main office is in Boulder, Colorado, with additional offices in Washington, D.C., and Anchorage, Alaska. NARF is looking for an experienced attorney with excellent research and writing skills to assume a litigation and issue advocacy campaign docket. NARF is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Qualifications: Required Qualifications: JD degree from an ABA-accredited school of law and admission to a state bar. Must have experience and knowledge in federal Indian law, experience with and knowledge of Alaska Native communities and cultures, and experience with federal and/or state court litigation. Minimum five (5) years of relevant experience as a practicing attorney, though exceptional applicants with fewer years of experience will be considered. Experience in working in coalitions, natural resources law, subsistence law, or voting rights law is a plus. American Indians, Alaska Natives, and Native Hawaiians are encouraged to apply.  The successful applicant must be licensed to practice in Alaska or be able to secure admission to the state bar as soon as reasonably possible.