Legal Summer Associate

Bering Straits Native Corp•Anchorage, AK

8h•Onsite

About The Position

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC), the regional Alaska Native Corporation for the Bering Strait region, is seeking a Summer Legal Associate in Anchorage, Alaska. The associate will support BSNC, its subsidiaries, and managers on legal matters, receiving guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel and BSNC’s General Counsel. The position participates in the company’s Intern Program and works with supervisors, colleagues, and internal staff to plan assignments and resolve operational issues. Applicants must be current law school students and BSNC shareholders or shareholder descendants. Applicants must submit an online application, a current resume, a current law school transcript, a legal writing sample, and proof of BSNC shareholder status. Employment is contingent on passing a pre-employment drug screening and receiving acceptable background check results. Where applicable to a contract, the employee must obtain and maintain required clearance levels and be able to access military installations. Occasional travel may be required. The position has no supervisory responsibilities and is not subject to federal Department of Transportation safety-sensitive requirements.

Requirements

Must be a current law school student.
Must be a BSNC shareholder or shareholder descendant.
Ability to communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
Ability to understand and follow complex, detailed technical instructions.
Ability to work independently and in a team environment.
Ability to follow direction from the direct supervisor.
Positive, friendly attitude and ability to be a team player.
Must pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results.
If applicable to the contract, must obtain and maintain required clearance levels and be able to obtain access to military installations.
Application submission must include an application and current resume, current law school transcript, legal writing sample, and proof of BSNC shareholder status.

Responsibilities

Conduct legal research and draft memorandums with recommendations and guidance.
Draft letters and responsive documents.
Review contracts and make edits and recommendations.
Assist with employment law matters, including high-level employee investigations and employee relations matters.
Attend meetings, take notes, identify legal issues, and recommend solutions.
Receive guidance, training, and mentoring from professional personnel in planning and carrying out activities and assignments.
Receive guidance from BSNC’s General Counsel on providing legal representation to the company, subsidiaries, and managers, and support requests for assistance or proactively review and comment on legal matters.
Participate in Intern Program activities, including training sessions, group meetings, intern projects, and team building.
Interact with supervisors, colleagues, and other internal staff to plan assignments and resolve day-to-day operational problems.
Interact respectfully with supervisors, officials, peers, other employees, and the public.
Learn and adapt to modern technology as it relates to office practices and procedures.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Work effectively despite interruptions and pay attention to detail.
Plan, organize, and prioritize work as directed by the supervisor.
Use a computer or laptop, related software, transcribing equipment, and other standard office equipment.
Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.