The Last Frontier
Alaska is a largest state in the United States in terms of geographic area, but its population density is the lowest in the country. The largest city is Anchorage, which has a population of approximately 350,000 people in the greater metropolitan area. In addition to the Anchorage area, there are a number of smaller cities such as Fairbanks, the state capital of Juneau and Wasilla. Though Alaska does not have the job opportunities of states with larger cities, it still has legal positions that job seekers can pursue. With this in mind, here are a variety of resources for finding jobs in legal marketing in the state of Alaska.
Job opportunities
Searches for legal jobs in Alaska can include a number of sites that are more national in scale but include specific filters for each state. You can look on Web sites such as FindLaw, Indeed, Monster, Career Builder, Law Crossing and Jobs.net. For additional opportunities, you can access employment opportunities through the Alaska Bar Association. Accessing the State Bar Web site is a great way to network and establish contacts with other legal professionals. If you want to get more specific to an area, you can look into associations from various cities or counties such as the Anchorage Bar Association. As with any job search, you can apply for jobs through various sites, but you also need to network, establish personal contacts and build relationships.
Major firms
Seeking legal marketing jobs in Alaska may require you to adapt to a new cultural experience. In addition, you may not find nearly as many opportunities as you would in New York, California or other heavily populated states. However, there are law firms in Alaska, as people need legal services wherever they go. Notable Alaska firms include Jermain, Dunnagan & Owens, Hartig Rhodes Hoge & Lekisch, Cook Schuhmann & Groseclose and Dillon & Findley.
These resources should provide a good starting point if you are interested in a legal marketing job in Alaska. They are not meant to be an exhaustive list. While there are many resources online to help legal marketers, it is important to remember that you can find many marketing jobs through personal relationships and referrals. If you are interested in finding a new legal marketing job, you should expand the list above with a list of your own colleagues and business acquaintances. A short note to a friend or former colleague may reveal opportunities unmatched by less personal, online resources.
