Law Office Assistant 1 (PCN 031072)
About The Position
The Department of Law, Criminal Division is recruiting for a Law Office Assistant 1 in Fairbanks. This position is responsible for providing legal and administrative support to prosecutors within the Fairbanks District Attorney’s Office. In this position, you will prepare and format legal documents, ensure accuracy, and maintain organized electronic and physical case files. You will also enter and update information in case management systems while following detailed procedures consistently. Communication with law enforcement, attorneys, victims, witnesses, and the public is a key part of this role, including during fast-paced or stressful interactions. The ability to stay focused and organized while managing shifting priorities, frequent interruptions, and sensitive, confidential information is essential. Assistance with discovery preparation, attorney travel arrangements, and occasional front-desk or administrative backup will also be required. The department has a strong preference for candidates who can quickly learn new software systems, independently manage competing tasks, adapt to frequent changes, and maintain accuracy while working in a busy, high-volume environment.
Requirements
- One year of experience that involves some combination of providing significant customer service contact; eliciting or exchanging information as related to requirements or procedures necessary to secure services, authorizations, or goods on behalf of the client; and/or performing standard administrative tasks such as preparing correspondence or reports, filing, entering data, receiving payments, and/or maintaining logs and includes the regular, proficient use of electronic management information systems and word processing and other standard business software applications.
- Ability to obtain a Notary Public upon hire.
- Ability to pass a criminal background check to meet security requirements for using criminal record networks such as APSIN and National Crim Enforcement Information Center/National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NCIC/NLETS).
- Ability to tolerate some exposure to graphic pictures, coarse language, and detailed descriptions of sometimes horrific criminal acts.
- Typing certification (dated within one year) showing the ability to type a minimum of 35 gross words per minute with an accuracy rate of 95% or higher.
Nice To Haves
- Quickly learn new software systems.
- Independently manage competing tasks.
- Adapt to frequent changes.
- Maintain accuracy while working in a busy, high-volume environment.
Responsibilities
- Prepare and format legal documents, ensure accuracy, and maintain organized electronic and physical case files.
- Enter and update information in case management systems while following detailed procedures consistently.
- Communicate professionally with law enforcement, attorneys, victims, witnesses, and the public, including during fast-paced or stressful interactions.
- Manage shifting priorities, frequent interruptions, and sensitive, confidential information.
- Assist with discovery preparation, attorney travel arrangements, and occasional front-desk or administrative backup.
Benefits
- Opportunity to learn about the legal system.
- Engage with the court.
- Prepare for hearings and trials.
- Provide vital support to everyone involved.
- 37.5 hour work week.
- 12 paid holidays.
- Personal leave accrual starting at 6 hours per pay period (about 21 days annually) and increasing with years of service.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
