Law Office Assistant 1/2 (PCN 030201)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

21h•Onsite

About The Position

This position is responsible for formatting and finalizing various legal documents, including diverse pleadings filed with courts of all levels. The role may also involve formatting and finalizing legislative materials. Key duties include communicating with officials and individuals via phone and email, processing incoming/outgoing legal documents, creating and organizing case files, scanning, filing, faxing, coordinating case-related attorney travel, and other related tasks. This position will be assigned to the Consumer Protection and Special Litigation section.

Requirements

One year of experience providing significant customer service contact; eliciting or exchanging information 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.
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).
Some positions are required to work regular overtime during the standard workweek, on weekends, and/or holidays to provide support to the assigned duty attorney.

Nice To Haves

Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work.
Interpersonal Skills: Treats others with courtesy, sensitivity, and respect. Considers and responds appropriately to the needs and feelings of different people in different situations.
Problem Solving: Identifies problems; determines accuracy and relevance of information; uses sound judgment to generate and evaluate alternatives, and to make recommendations.

Responsibilities

Formatting and finalizing various legal documents, including diverse pleadings filed with courts of all levels.
Assisting with formatting and finalizing legislative materials.
Communicating with various officials and individuals over phone and email.
Processing incoming/outgoing legal documents.
Creating case files.
Organizing case files.
Scanning.
Filing.
Faxing.
Coordinating case-related attorney travel.
Other duties as needed.