Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Fairbanks, AK

Government

Fairbanks, AK

Legal Staff Legal Secretary in Fairbanks, AK

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

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

Salary:
- - Hourly

Job Title:
- Law Office Assistant 1 (02-N07035 & 02-N07043)

Experience Information:
- No prior legal experience required
- On the job training provided

Job Description:
- Non-permanent on-call position
- Provides clerical support to attorneys and Agency administrators
- Maintains case file information digitally and in physical files
- Processes police reports and evidence, answers phones, and files pleadings with the Court and opposing counsel
- Prepares routine legal documents and assists clients
- Plays a significant role in ensuring administrative tasks are handled effectively and the office runs smoothly
- Provides coverage for vacant positions, leave, and assists with special projects
- Part-time or full-time positions available based on availability and Agency need

Organization:
- State of Alaska
- Mission is to provide representation to individuals who cannot afford counsel on their own
- Law Office Assistants are integral in providing this representation and protecting clients' rights
- Work closely with attorneys and other Agency staff
- Serve as important points of contact for the Court system, opposing counsel, and the public

Benefits:
- Opportunity to learn about the legal system and develop administrative and clerical skills
- Work as a team to make meaningful contributions to Alaska and impact people's lives
- Potential for career advancement to paralegal, investigative, and administrative management positions within the Agency, the State of Alaska, or the private sector

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

Position Specific Competencies:
- Technology Application
- Oral and Written Communication
- Information Assurance

Minimum Qualifications:
- One year of experience in customer service, exchanging information, and performing administrative tasks
- Regular use of electronic management information systems and word processing and other standard business software applications
- Substitutions available, including post-secondary education and vocational-technical certifications in legal support or business support career areas

Additional Required Information:
- Submit resume and other pertinent documents to
- Provide college transcripts (if using education to meet minimum qualifications) and three professional references
- Recruitment open to Alaska Residents only

Education:
- Post-secondary education required to meet minimum qualifications
- Indicate number of units completed if no degree obtained
- Transcripts required to verify educational credentials

Special Instructions for Foreign Education:
- Foreign education can be used to meet minimum qualifications if deemed equivalent to conventional . education programs
- Must provide evidence from private organization or accredited . state university

Work Experience:
- Must include employer 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 is an equal opportunity employer
- Complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA)
- Accommodations available for individuals with disabilities

Contact Information:
- Bradie Tucker, Paralegal Specialist 2
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Benefits:
- Health insurance with employer contributions
- Basic life insurance with additional coverage available
- Optional insurance benefits for term life, disability, accidental death and dismemberment, and more
- Retirement benefits, including membership in PERS/TRS and various contribution programs
- Paid personal leave and 12 holidays per year

Employer:
- State of Alaska

Address:
- PO Box 110201
- Juneau, Alaska, 99811

(Statewide (Juneau and out-of-state callers)

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