Legal Summer Associate

Job Description

Job Description

Abou t 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, which encompasses the majority of the Seward Peninsula and the coastal lands of eastern Norton Sound. This is one of the most culturally diverse regions in the state. Three distinct Native languages are spoken: St. Lawrence Island Yupik, Central Yup’ik, and Inupiaq.

About this position: BSNC Summer Legal Associate    Location – Anchorage, AK

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned. To perform this job successfully, an individual must be able to satisfactorily perform each essential duty. The requirements listed below are representative of the knowledge, skill and/or ability required. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions of the position.

Applicants will be notified via phone or email within ten (10) business days of submittal.

Essential Duties & Responsibilities

The Essential Duties and Responsibilities are intended to present a descriptive list of the range of duties performed for this position and are not intended to reflect all duties performed within the job. Other duties may be assigned.

• 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 the requests for assistance or proactively intercede, review and comment on legal matters at issue. 
• 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 the 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.

Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications

• Education Requirements: Current law school student
• Level of Experience Requirements Required (Minimum Necessary) Qualifications
  • Applicants must be a BSNC shareholder or shareholder descendant.
  • Applicants must be current law school student.

Knowledge, Skills, Abilities, and Other Characteristics

• 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.

Supervisory Responsibilities

• This position will not have supervisory responsibilities. You may delete this line if it does not apply to the job.

DOT Covered/Safety-Sensitive Role Requirements

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions. You may delete this line if it does not apply to the job.   

Necessary Physical Requirements

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Essential and marginal functions may require maintaining physical condition necessary for bending, stooping, sitting, walking or standing for prolonged periods of time; most of time is spent sitting in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.

Work Environment

The work environmental characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of the role. Employees must always maintain a constant state of situational awareness. Reasonable accommodation may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

The job is performed in an office setting with exposure to computer screens and requires extensive use of a computer, keyboard, mouse, and multi-line telephone system. The work described herein is primarily in a modern office setting. Occasional travel may be required.

Additional Qualifying Factors

As a condition of employment, you will be required to pass a pre-employment drug screening and have acceptable background check results. If applicable to the contract, you must also obtain and maintain the appropriate clearance levels required and must also be able to obtain access to military installations.

Shareholder Preference

BSNC gives hiring, promotion, training, and retention preference to BSNC shareholders, shareholder descendants and shareholder spouses who meet the minimum qualifications for the job.

Bering Straits Native Corporation is an equal opportunity employer.  All applicants will receive consideration for employment without regard to any status protected by state or federal law, or any other basis prohibited by law.

APPLICATION SUBMISSION

Application submission MUST include the following:

1. Application and current resume – complete and submit the online application with your resume to your on the BSNC Careers website at
2. Current law school transcript .
3. Legal writing sample.
4. Proof of BSNC shareholder status - If you have not previously submitted a Descendant Registration form to be verified as a direct lineal descendant to a BSNC original shareholder, please complete and submit the form along with a legal document (such as your birth certificate) to BSNC’s Shareholder Development Department. If you are unsure of your verification status, contact us at View email address on ziprecruiter.com, so we can confirm it for you.

Once you have completed the online job application, please submit all required documents to the BSNC Shareholder Development Department at View email address on ziprecruiter.com .