Attorney

Sonosky Chambers Sachse Endreson & Perry, LLP; Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 190,000 - 230,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Miller & Monkman, LLP seeks an attorney with at least six years of experience for our Anchorage, Alaska office. The attorney may engage in litigation, general counsel, and transactional work, with familiarity with federal Indian law and Tribal matters.

Hybrid schedule available, regular presence in the Anchorage office required. Salary depends on experience, with a starting range around $190,000 plus a competitive benefits package.

Qualifications

• Alaska licensure or eligibility to practice law in Alaska.
• Six+ years of relevant experience in law.
• Detail-oriented with strong research, writing, and verbal skills.
• Excellent interpersonal and collaborative skills.
• Ability to manage a diverse workload and meet deadlines.
• General counsel experience or equivalent.
• Commitment to Tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
• Experience with Tribes and Tribal organizations.
• Federal Indian law experience.
• Private practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to Tribal clients on personnel, healthcare, governance, economics, funding compliance, environmental, and jurisdiction issues.
• Draft Tribal constitutions, Tribal codes, corporate docs, and policies.
• Draft and negotiate professional services agreements, intergovernmental agreements, leases, RFPs, and SD Act contracts.
• Litigate in federal, state, and tribal courts and agencies nationwide.
• Build and maintain relationships with Tribal clients.
• Supervise and mentor associates and staff.
• Support a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Six years experience

Alaska bar eligibility

Detail-oriented

Research skills

Writing skills

Verbal communication

Interpersonal skills

Team collaboration

Problem solving

Private practice experience

Education

Alaska Bar Admission

Job description

Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Miller & Monkman, LLP is seeking an attorney with at least 6 years of experience for our Anchorage, Alaska office. The attorney in this position may engage in all areas of the firm’s practice, including litigation, general counsel, and transactional work.Applicants should have strong credentials, familiarity with federal Indian law, and a commitment to representing Tribal interests. Experience working in private practice and providing general counsel services (or equivalent) is preferred.The position has the flexibility to accommodate a hybrid schedule with some work from home, but applicants must be able to work physically in the Anchorage, AK office on a regular basis.Salary depends on experience, with the range starting at approximately $190,000 plus a competitive benefits package.

Sonosky Chambers is a national law firm with offices in Anchorage, AK; Washington, DC; Albuquerque, NM; San Diego, CA; and Portland, OR.For 50 years, we have advocated for Tribes and Tribal organizations in a wide range of endeavors – including trial and appellate litigation, federal Indian law, Tribal law, Indian self-determination and self-governance matters, lobbying, healthcare law, employment law, transportation and infrastructure, natural resources, and economic development, among others.More details about the firm are available at www.sonosky.com.

Job Responsibilities

The legal needs of our Tribal clients are broad and varied, and we are regularly called upon to provide representation across a wide spectrum of matters. This includes both general counsel and transactional services as well as litigation. Our experience handling all the legal needs of our Tribal clients is an important asset of the firm.This position may include the following responsibilities, dependent on experience:

• Provide strategic legal advice to Tribal clients on a variety of matters, such as personnel issues, healthcare law, Council or board governance, economic development activities, federal funding compliance, environmental compliance and other natural resource issues, construction, contract disputes, Indian Child Welfare Act (ICWA) issues, housing development, and jurisdictional issues.
• Draft organizational documents, such Tribal constitutions, Tribal codes, corporate documents, and policies and procedures.
• Draft and negotiate professional services agreements, intergovernmental agreements, leases, RFPs and bid documents, and Indian Self-Determination Act contracts, compacts, and funding agreements, among other types of agreements.
• Litigate in federal, state and tribal courts and administrative agencies nationwide, at both the trial and appellate level.
• Build and maintain relationships with new and existing Tribal clients.
• Help supervise and mentor associate attorneys, summer associates, and staff.
• Support and contribute to a positive and supportive workplace culture.

Desired Skills and Qualifications

• Licensed to practice law in Alaska, or eligible to become licensed in Alaska.
• At least six years of relevant experience, working both independently and in a team setting.
• Detail-oriented with excellent research, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills, including the ability to work collaboratively as part of a team.
• Ability to effectively manage a diverse workload, prioritize competing deadlines, and proactively problem solve issues.
• General counsel experience (or equivalent experience).
• Commitment to furthering Tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
• Experience working with Tribes and Tribal organizations.
• Federal Indian law experience.
• Private practice experience.