Staff Attorney

Trustees for Alaska seeks a full-time Staff Attorney to join our team working in Anchorage, Alaska to protect a wild and vibrant Alaska where fish, wildlife, and people thrive. The Staff Attorney candidate must have at least 4 years of legal experience overall. Ideal candidates would have at least 2 years of experience working in environmental law, including litigation, as well as experience working on Alaska-specific issues. All candidates should have a proven ability to foster coordination and cooperation among diverse groups to achieve goals. We strongly encourage people of color, persons with disabilities, women, LGBTQ+ applicants, and people of diverse lived experience to apply.

This position requires strong legal and collaboration skills, and a commitment to social equity and racial justice, along with an eagerness to understand how these issues play out in communities impacted by pollution, industrialization, and the climate crisis. Other qualifications required include:

Excellent writing, research, analytical, and interpersonal skills

Critical and creative thinking, and problem-solving skills

Experience managing judicial, administrative, or legislative projects

Admitted to practice law in Alaska, eligible for reciprocity, or willing to sit for the next available Alaska bar exam

Ability to foster, work within, and support a collaborative, team-based environment, including within large and diverse coalitions

Humility and strong understanding of the importance of resilience

Knowledge of Alaska, scientific background, and environmental and administrative law experience are all pluses.

Education and Experience Desired

Law degree from an accredited law school

At least 4 years of legal experience is required (with at least 2 years in environmental law, and with litigation and Alaska-specific work experience preferred).

Salary Range: $82,000 – $130,000 per year

Tagged as: Law/Policy