Court Policy & Research Attorney (Part-Time)

United States Courts; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 45,000 - 60,000; Part time

Benefits offered by this job

Health benefits

Pension/Retirement plan

Paid holidays

Job summary

The Alaska District Court seeks a Part-Time Staff Attorney to advise the Clerk’s Office and the court on substantive legal and policy matters. The role includes independent legal research, analysis, and preparing reports, procedures, and updates to court rules.

The successful candidate will have a law degree, eligibility for federal and Alaska bar admission, and at least four years of federal judiciary experience, enabling high-quality guidance and collaboration with judges and staff.

Qualifications

• Graduate from an accredited law school; eligible for admission to federal bar and Alaska bar.
• At least four years of experience with the federal judiciary.

Responsibilities

• Provide substantive procedural and legal advice on day-to-day court operations and policy matters.
• Conduct legal research and report results, draft court procedures and policy documents.
• Review and update local court rules; prepare reports and annual district achievements.

Skills

Legal research

Policy analysis

Administrative skills

Communication skills

Education

Law degree / JD

Tools

Word

Windows

Office 365

Job description

The Alaska District Court seeks a Part-Time Staff Attorney to advise the Clerk’s Office and the court on substantive legal and policy matters. The role includes independent legal research, analysis, and preparing reports, procedures, and updates to court rules.

The successful candidate will have a law degree, eligibility for federal and Alaska bar admission, and at least four years of federal judiciary experience, enabling high-quality guidance and collaboration with judges and staff.