BSNC 2024 Legal Department Summer Associate

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DEADLINE: THE COMPLETED APPLICATION PACKET MUST BE RECEIVED BY April 19, 2024, AND INCLUDE THE FOLLOWING DOCUMENTS:

1. Application and current resume – please fill out the online application and attach your resume to your application at the BSNC Careers Website at  .
2. Current law school transcript* must be sent to the address below.
3. One letter of reference/recommendation*. It must be a professional reference (i.e., teacher, counselor and/or job supervisor) and sent to the address below. 
4. Essay* (see below for essay questions) must be sent to the address below.
5. A 1-2 page writing sample* must be sent to the address below.
6. Proof of BSNC shareholder status*. BSNC shareholder status may be demonstrated by submitting a family tree document and legal documents including, but not limited to, birth certificates linking the applicant to a BSNC original shareholder sent to the address below.

Application submission:

SUMMARY

Bering Straits Native Corporation (BSNC) is currently seeking a qualified Summer Associate for our Legal Department. As a Summer Associate, you will have the opportunity to gain hands-on experience working in-house for an Alaska Native Corporation. This position is designed to provide exposure to corporate law, employment law, contract law, federal Indian law and the Alaska Native Claims Settlement Act (ANCSA), and other areas of the law impacting ANCs on a day-to-day basis. You will assist the General Counsel, Associate General Counsel, and the Legal Department with research, discovery, drafting, document preparation, contract review, and other duties.

This position is ideal for a law school student interested in developing his or her writing skills and knowledge of the law in a corporate and business setting.

The Summer Associate will be evaluated at the completion of the summer program. Evaluations will consist of a performance review on core competencies in addition to the duties contained within their job description. Each core competency will then be defined based on the type of work the associate performs. These core competencies are as follows:

• Overall job knowledge
• Customer service
• Teamwork
• Work habits
• Work quality
• Work ethic

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.

• 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.

QUALIFICATIONS - EXPERIENCE, EDUCATION AND CERTIFICATION

• Applicants must be a BSNC shareholder or shareholder descendant.
• Applicants must be current law students.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• 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.

ESSAY QUESTIONS *

On a separate document please provide us with a two (2) page, double-spaced essay using the prompts below.

1. Describe why you are interested in working in-house and how this position aligns with your career goals. How do you envision this summer position contributing to your overall career development?

1. In what ways do you believe your academic background and current skills make you a strong candidate for the BSNC 2024 Legal Department Summer Associate position? Provide specific examples of coursework, projects, or experiences that have prepared you for success.

1. As a shareholder or descendant, what unique perspectives or experiences do you bring to the BSNC community? How do you think your cultural background will enrich your contributions to the position and the organization as a whole?

Please submit the essay to: before April 26, 2024.

Or mail to the following address:

BSNC Shareholder Development Department

3301 C St. Ste. 100

Anchorage, AK 99503

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 job. Employee must always maintain a constant state of mental alertness. Reasonable accommodations 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

DOT COVERED/SAFETY-SENSITIVE ROLE REQUIREMENTS

• This position is not subject to federal requirements regarding Department of Transportation “safety-sensitive” functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

Work Environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be borne by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. 

SUPERVISORY RESPONSIBILITIES

• No supervisory responsibilities.

ADDITIONAL QUALIFYING FACTORS

  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 race, color, religion, creed, national origin, gender, or gender-identity, age, marital status, sexual orientation, veteran status, disability, pregnancy or parental status, or any other basis prohibited by law.

Equal Opportunity Employer/Veterans/Disabled

We participate in the E-Verify Employment Verification Program. We are a drug free workplace.