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Temporary Community Justice Worker Trainee for Disaster Relief - Fairbanks

Alaska Legal Services Corporation

Program


Contact: Nandita Lal
Address: 1016 W. 6th Avenue, Suite 200, Anchorage AK 99501
Phone: (907) 222-4508
Fax: (907) 274-7917
As a private, nonprofit law firm, the mission of ALSC is to expand access to justice by providing civil legal aid that addresses critical needs and creates more equitable systems. Through our work, we empower people and communities throughout Alaska to protect their safety, their health, and to promote family stability. Through advocacy, education, collaboration, and litigation, we empower individuals, protect fundamental rights, strengthen communities, create opportunities, and achieve justice.

Job Summary

Date Posted:   1 days ago Closing Date:   July 20, 2026
Location:   Fairbanks , AK Worksite: On-site
Salary: $28.18 - $42.26 Non-exempt; hourly
Status:   Temporary Full-Time (35 Hours per Week)
Benefits:
Temporary Full-Time employees with a predetermined employment period of at least three months are eligible for generous benefits including personal leave, health insurance, and paid holidays.
How to Apply:
ALSC is proud to be an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to ensuring a workplace free from discrimination and treating everyone with respect regardless of their race, color, religion, gender, national origin, age, disability, or any other characteristic protected by law. Review of applications will begin immediately and continue until the position is filled. Please email a cover letter and resume that includes three professional references to: Careers@alsc-law.org

Job Description

Alaska Legal Services Corporation is recruiting for a Temporary full-time (35 hours per week) Community Justice Worker Trainee in Fairbanks through December 31, 2026 for the ALSC CJW Training Program to support client needs in disaster impacted areas.  Responsibilities include interviewing/screening applicants and prospective clients for service, drafting documents, routine pleadings, and correspondence, performing basic legal and factual research, coordinating community education about legal topics, and other duties as assigned. Travel to rural areas may be required. CJW Trainees work alongside attorneys to provide legal information, advice, and brief service to clients with problems in the areas of law for which they were trained, including public benefits, housing, domestic violence, ICWA, and debt collection; and represent clients in administrative hearings and alongside attorneys in court.

 

Required: High school diploma or GED; computer proficiency (Windows operating system, Microsoft Office, Google Workspace, Internet, e-mail and data entry); Proficient in written and verbal communication; ability to work effectively with diverse populations; motivated to provide excellent customer service in a fast-paced work environment; and an ability to comply with strict policies regarding confidentiality.

 

Highly desired: Prior work experience and/or education relevant to position; a willingness to learn new skills; highly organized with attention to detail; and familiarity with cross-cultural situations. 



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