Paralegal 1 (PCN 062425)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

3d • Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Psychiatric Institute (API) is recruiting for a Paralegal 1. This position is a support role within the small legal team at API. The incumbent will assist with managing court paperwork for civil commitments and medication petitions, as well as legal paperwork related to competency to stand trial. API's mission is to provide compassionate healthcare to support Alaskans in living their best possible lives, with a vision of an Alaska where everyone receives the care they need when they need it without judgment. The division values are Integrity, Dignity, Excellence, Accountability, and Safety.

Requirements

• Competencies in Attention to Detail: Thoroughness and conscientiousness in attending to detail.
• Competencies in Interpersonal Skills: Understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness; ability to develop and maintain effective relationships, deal with difficult individuals, and relate well to people from varied backgrounds.
• Competencies in Reading: Ability to understand and interpret written material, including technical information, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables, and apply learned material to specific situations.
• Competencies in Written Communication: Ability to write clearly, concisely, organized, and convincingly for the intended audience.
• Post-secondary and/or vocational education in a legal or legal support area and/or experience preparing, reviewing, or processing legal documents such as affidavits, court reports, demand letters, discovery requests or responses, hearing transcripts, memoranda of advice/instruction/understanding, letters of agreement, motions, legal opinions, subpoenas, and/or writs.
• 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 Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and National Crime Enforcement Information Center/National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NCIC/NLETS).
• Ability to submit to fingerprinting and background check screening.
• Ability to provide proof of Tetanus, Diphtheria, Pertussis (Tdap), Mumps, Measles, Rubella (MMR), and Varicella Immunizations.
• Ability to provide proof of Hepatitis B (immunity or declination statement).
• Ability to provide annual Influenza vaccination or a signed declination statement.
• Ability to provide proof of Tuberculosis screening within the past 12 months.
• Must pass a comprehensive background investigation, including a state and FBI fingerprint-based background check.
• Must fill in the Education section of the application and indicate the number of units completed if a degree has not been obtained.
• Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials.
• Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application.

Nice To Haves

• The selected candidate will work in an environment that is fast paced, busy and challenging at times, but embraces collaboration through working closely with supervisors, managers, and personnel to assist in providing services to Alaska Psychiatric Institute.

Responsibilities

• Assist with managing court paperwork for civil commitments.
• Assist with managing court paperwork for medication petitions.
• Assist with legal paperwork related to competency to stand trial.

Benefits

• Skills/career advancement within Alaska Psychiatric Institute, the Department of Family and Community Services, and/or within other departments in State government.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: Associate degree