Attorney Position – Sonosky Chambers – Anchorage, AK

Sonosky Chambers Sachse Endreson & Perry, LLP; Indiana; On-site; USD 171,000 - 209,000; Full time

Job summary

Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry, LLP is seeking an attorney with at least six years of experience for our Anchorage, Alaska office. The attorney may engage in all areas of the firm’s practice, including litigation, general counsel, and transactional work.

Candidates should have strong credentials, familiarity with federal Indian law, and a commitment to representing Tribal interests. The position offers a hybrid schedule with some work from home, but applicants must be able to work

Qualifications

• JD required and licensure to practice in Alaska.
• Six years of relevant experience in private practice or similar settings.
• Detail-oriented with strong research, analytical, writing, and verbal communication skills.
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to work across teams and tribes.
• General counsel experience or equivalent is preferred.
• Commitment to tribal sovereignty and self-determination.
• Experience working with Tribes and Tribal organizations.
• Federal Indian law experience.
• Private practice experience.

Responsibilities

• Provide strategic legal advice to Tribal clients on a variety of matters including personnel issues, healthcare law, governance, and financing.
• Draft organizational documents such as Tribal constitutions, codes, and contracts.
• Draft and negotiate professional services agreements, intergovernmental agreements, leases, RFPs and contracts.
• Litigate in federal, state, and tribal courts and administrative agencies.
• Build and maintain relationships with tribal clients and communities.
• Mentor and supervise associates and staff; support a positive workplace culture.

Skills

Legal research

Written communication

Oral communication

Client relations

Team collaboration

Strategic advice

Policy interpretation

Education

Juris Doctorate (JD)

Bar admission in Alaska

Job description

Sonosky, Chambers, Sachse, Endreson & Perry, LLP was established in 1976 with a single purpose – to represent Indian tribes. And that is what we continue to do today – we represent tribes across the country in litigation, lobbying, economic development, health care, self-determination and self-government, transportation, tribal government, and more.

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Attorney Position – Sonosky Chambers – Anchorage, AK

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

• 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

• Juris Doctorate (JD) degree.
• 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.

This position is open until filled.