Supervising Attorney

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc.; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 115,000 - 144,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health, dental and vision insurance

Life insurance

Flexible spending accounts

Dependent care accounts

401(k) with 4% match and discretionary

Generous paid time off and 12 paidholi

Job summary

Cook Inlet Tribal Council, Inc. in Anchorage, AK invites applications for a Supervising Attorney to lead a team of attorneys and paralegals serving Alaska Native and American Indian survivors of domestic violence and other crimes.

The role emphasizes protective orders and family law while advancing race equity and culturally competent advocacy. The successful candidate will supervise staff, manage grants, and collaborate with tribal leadership and court personnel across rural and urban

Qualifications

• Active Alaska Bar Association membership.
• Seven years of legal practice, including survivor/tribal representation.
• Five years of progressive management or supervisory experience.
• Experience with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, dating violence, and Alaska Native legal issues.

Responsibilities

• Lead and mentor attorneys, paralegals, and Victim Services staff on case strategy.
• Represent clients in court and at trial as needed.
• Draft and review complex family law pleadings and notices.
• Oversee paralegal work for accuracy and compliance.
• Manage grant administration, data collection, and reporting.
• Build relationships with tribal leadership, court personnel, and partners.
• Plan strategic cases and organizational growth.
• Maintain confidential client files per ethics policies.
• Travel to rural and urban communities to serve clients.
• Attend conferences and stay current in the field.

Skills

Legal practice

Supervisory experience

Cross-cultural communication

Job description

Pay: $115,400–$144,200

About This Role

CITC is seeking a Supervising Attorney to lead a team of attorneys and paralegals providing legal representation to Alaska Native and American Indian victims and survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, human trafficking, stalking, and other crimes. The position focuses primarily on protective orders and family law matters. Working in partnership with our people, you will advocate for survivors and help develop opportunities that fulfill our endless potential. The ideal candidate brings strong leadership, a commitment to race equity work, and the ability to communicate effectively across cultures while managing complex legal matters in rural and urban settings.

Key Responsibilities

• Supervise and mentor attorneys, paralegals, and Victim Services staff on case strategy, legal analysis, complex legal issues, and professional development.
• Represent clients in court through case resolution, including at trial when needed.
• Draft, review, and revise complex legal documents, including family law pleadings, contracts, notices, sensitive correspondence, and memoranda of agreement.
• Oversee paralegal work to ensure accuracy, quality, and compliance with professional standards.
• Train clients who are survivors of crime on relevant legal topics.
• Manage grant administration, including planning, data collection, progress monitoring, reporting, and staff coordination.
• Build strong relationships with tribal leadership, court personnel, and other stakeholders.
• Contribute to strategic planning for significant cases and organizational growth.
• Maintain confidential client files in line with professional ethics and organizational policy.
• Foster a collaborative, supportive team environment.
• Attend conferences and workshops to stay current in the field.
• Travel to rural and urban communities to serve clients and support programs.
• Complete special projects and related duties as assigned.

Minimum Qualifications

• Active membership in the Alaska Bar Association.
• Seven years of legal practice, including experience representing survivors of crime and/or Tribes.
• Five years of progressive management or supervisory experience.
• Experience working with survivors of domestic violence, sexual assault, and dating violence, along with knowledge of Alaska Native legal issues, and/or the Indian Child Welfare Act, Child in Need of Aid cases, ANCSA, and Native law.
• Satisfactory completion of a state and federal fingerprint criminal background check is required for continued employment.
• Medical (FEHB), dental, and vision coverage
• Life insurance
• Flexible spending and dependent care accounts
• 401(k) with 4% match, plus a potential annual discretionary contribution
• Generous paid time off and 12 paid holidays