Legal Summer Associate

About Bering Straits Native Corporation

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) was formed as a result of the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA) in 1972. BSNC became the regional Alaska Native Corporation (ANC) for the Bering Strait region.

About this position

BSNC Summer Legal Associate

Location – Anchorage, AK

Key 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.
• Receive guidance from BSNC’s General Counsel on providing legal representation to the company, subsidiaries, and managers.
• Support requests for assistance, or proactively intercede, review, and comment on legal matters.
• Participate in Intern Program activities such as training sessions, group meetings, intern projects, and team building.
• Interact directly with supervisor(s), colleague(s), and/or other internal staff in the planning of assignments and resolution of day-to-day operational problems.
• Respectfully interact 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 have attention to detail.
• Plan, organize, and prioritize work as directed by supervisor.
• Use a computer/laptop, related software, transcribing equipment, and other standard office equipment.
• Perform other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Requirements & Tech Stack

• Computer/laptop
• Related software
• Transcribing equipment
• Standard office equipment

Qualifications

Education Requirements:

• Current law school student

Level of Experience Requirements:

• Applicants must be a BSNC shareholder or shareholder descendant.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics:

• Ability to communicate in English effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to understand and follow complex, detailed technical instructions.
• Ability to work both independently and in a team environment.
• Ability to follow direction as provided by direct supervisor.
• Must have a positive, friendly attitude and be a team player.

Application Submission

Must Include:

• Application and current resume
• Current law school transcript
• Legal writing sample
• Proof of BSNC shareholder status