Paralegal 1 (PCN 031138)

State of Alaska•Kodiak, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Law, Criminal Division is recruiting for a Paralegal in Kodiak! This position is open to Alaska Residents only. As a Paralegal, you assist community members affected by crime, guiding victims and witnesses through their rights and the criminal justice process. Your responsibilities include keeping them updated on case progress and informing them about available resources. Additionally, you play a key role in the prosecution team, working to resolve legal issues and collaborating with agencies like law enforcement, court staff, and victim advocates. Our mission is to seek justice, promote public safety and public respect for government through prompt, effective, and compassionate prosecution of cases in a matter that advocates for the interests of the victims, respects the law enforcement agencies, responsibly stewards public resources, and holds offenders accountable while at the same time protecting the constitutional and legal rights of the accused. You will have an opportunity to learn about the legal system, engage with the court, prepare for hearings and trials, and provide vital support to everyone involved. You can make a difference in someone’s life and take pride in knowing that you have assisted members of your community. The work you will be part of will have a direct impact on promoting safe and secure communities throughout Alaska. This position is considered a flex position. After successfully demonstrating the core competencies outlined in the flex agreement, the incumbent will become eligible to flex to a Paralegal 2 position (Range 16). The town center, including the Kodiak District Attorney’s Office located at 202 Center Ave., Suite 201 sits close to the working harbor, local shops, and cultural institutions. Residents experience a welcoming environment with a strong sense of local pride and a pace of life balanced between work and the natural beauty surrounding the island. Our office offers opportunities to grow as a leader, collaborate within a supportive team, gain experience across multiple areas of law, and strengthen your office and computer skills.

Requirements

Competency in Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
Competency in Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
Competency in Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations.
Competency in Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Attention to Detail, Interpersonal Skills, Reading, and Written Communication.
Equivalent to 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).
Must maintain the strictest of confidences with information they will be exposed to and have access to.
Ability to tolerate some exposure to graphic pictures, coarse language, and detailed descriptions of sometimes horrific criminal acts.

Nice To Haves

Flex to a Paralegal 2 position (Range 16) after successfully demonstrating core competencies.
Strengthen office and computer skills.

Responsibilities

Assist community members affected by crime, guiding victims and witnesses through their rights and the criminal justice process.
Keep victims and witnesses updated on case progress.
Inform victims and witnesses about available resources.
Play a key role in the prosecution team, working to resolve legal issues.
Collaborate with agencies like law enforcement, court staff, and victim advocates.
Prepare for hearings and trials.
Provide vital support to everyone involved in the legal process.