Legal Staff Paralegal in Anchorage, AK

Government

Anchorage, AK

Legal Staff Paralegal in Anchorage, AK

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

State of Alaska: Law Office Assistant 1 (02-N07035 & 02-N07043)

SALARY INFORMATION:
- - Hourly
- Range 11
- On-call position

JOB TITLE:
- Law Office Assistant 1 (02-N07035 & 02-N07043)

EXPERIENCE INFORMATION:
- One year of experience in customer service, information exchange, and administrative tasks
- Prior legal experience not required, on-the-job training provided
- Opportunity for career development and advancement within the legal field

ORGANIZATION:
- Public Defender Agency
- Appointed by the Court to represent individuals who cannot afford counsel
- Protects clients' constitutional rights

POSITION DESCRIPTION:
- Non-permanent on-call position
- Provides clerical support to attorneys and Agency administrators
- Maintains case file information, processes police reports and evidence, answers phones, files pleadings, prepares legal documents, and assists clients
- Part-time or full-time based on availability and Agency need

MISSION AND CULTURE:
- Sixth Amendment guarantees the right to counsel
- Law Office Assistants play a significant role in providing representation and protecting clients' rights
- Work closely with attorneys and other Agency staff
- Ensure evidence and case materials are processed and distributed quickly
- Serve as important points of contact for the Court system, opposing counsel, and the public

BENEFITS:
- Opportunity to learn about the legal system
- Hone administrative and clerical skills
- Work as a team to make meaningful contributions to Alaska
- Impact people's lives and protect constitutional rights
- Entry level position with potential for promotion to paralegal, investigative, and administrative management positions

WORKING ENVIRONMENT:
- Offices located in Fairbanks and downtown Anchorage
- Monday through Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with an hour lunch at noon
- Interacts with attorneys, investigators, paralegals, and law office assistants
- Communicates regularly with co-workers across the state, clients, and court system staff

COMPETENCIES:
- Technology application
- Oral and written communication
- Information assurance

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
- One year of experience in customer service, information exchange, and administrative tasks
- Substitutions: post-secondary education or applicable experience
- Associate's degree or vocational-technical certification in a legal support or business support career area

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:
- Must be able to obtain a Notary Public upon hire
- Must pass a criminal background check
- Some positions may require regular overtime and work on weekends and holidays

APPLICATION PROCESS:
- Open to Alaska Residents only
- Send resume and other pertinent documents to
- College transcripts and professional references required
- No need to apply through Workplace Alaska

EDUCATION:
- Fill out Education section of application
- Copies of transcripts required to verify education credentials

FOREIGN EDUCATION:
- Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet requirements
- Must provide evidence of equivalency

WORK EXPERIENCE:
- Include employer's name, job title, dates of employment, and full or part-time status
- Applications will be reviewed to determine if minimum qualifications are met

EEO STATEMENT:
- The State of Alaska complies with the Americans with Disabilities Act
- Individuals with disabilities may request accommodations by calling 1-800-587-0430
- State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer

CONTACT INFORMATION:
- Bradie Tucker, Paralegal Specialist 2
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BENEFITS:
- Health insurance with employer contributions
- Basic life insurance with additional coverage options
- Optional insurance for long-term and short-term disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and long-term care
- Retirement benefits including membership in PERS/TRS and employer contributions
- Paid personal leave and 12 holidays per year

EMPLOYER:
- State of Alaska
- PO Box 110201
- Juneau, AK 99811
- (800) 587-0430 ( (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
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