Paralegal 1 (PCN031360)

State of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

6d • Onsite

About The Position

The Department of Law, Division of Criminal, is recruiting a Paralegal 1 for the Office of Special Prosecutions in downtown Anchorage. The position is open to Alaska residents only. The paralegal supports the prosecution team and assists crime victims and witnesses in understanding their rights and navigating the criminal justice system. This includes providing case updates throughout a case and informing victims and witnesses about available resources. The role also involves building relationships with law enforcement, court personnel, victim advocates, and other agencies while helping the prosecution team work through legal issues.

The position is described as a flex position. After successfully demonstrating the core competencies in the flex agreement, the incumbent becomes eligible to flex to Paralegal 2 (Range 16). The work week is 37.5 hours. General office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., with flexibility to establish regular hours around core business hours. The office is described as friendly, fast-paced, and varied, with opportunities to work as part of a team, develop leadership, work in one or more areas of law, and build office and computer skills.

The office’s mission is to seek justice, promote public safety and public respect for government through prompt, effective, and compassionate prosecution, while advocating for victims, respecting law enforcement agencies, responsibly stewarding public resources, holding offenders accountable, and protecting the constitutional and legal rights of the accused. The position requires strict confidentiality and the ability to tolerate exposure to graphic pictures, coarse language, and detailed descriptions of serious criminal acts. APSIN access requires a background check and fingerprinting; access will be obtained through the office.

Requirements

• Any combination of education and/or experience that provides competencies in attention to detail, interpersonal skills, reading, and written communication.
• Typical qualifying preparation includes post-secondary and/or vocational education in a legal or legal-support area and/or experience preparing, reviewing, or processing legal documents.
• Must be an Alaska resident.
• Must tolerate exposure to graphic pictures, coarse language, and detailed descriptions of sometimes horrific criminal acts.
• Must maintain strict confidentiality.
• A background check and fingerprinting are required to obtain APSIN access.
• The application must disclose all State of Alaska employment and answer the supplemental questions.
• If relying on post-secondary education to meet minimum qualifications, educational transcripts must be provided; interview materials also include three professional references, one of whom must be a current or former supervisor, and the last two performance evaluations or substitute supervisory recommendation letters.

Nice To Haves

• Candidates with competencies in decision making and information management are sought.
• Ability to progress to Paralegal 2 after successfully demonstrating the competencies in the flex agreement.

Responsibilities

• Help crime victims and witnesses understand their rights and navigate the criminal justice system.
• Provide victims and witnesses with updates throughout the life of a case.
• Inform victims and witnesses of available resources.
• Support the prosecution team as it works through the criminal justice system to resolve legal issues.
• Build relationships with law enforcement, court personnel, victim advocates, and other agencies.
• Learn about the legal system, engage with the court, prepare for hearings and trials, and provide support to people involved in the process.
• Maintain strict confidentiality concerning information encountered or accessed in the role.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays.
• Personal leave accrual beginning at 6 hours per pay period (about 21 days annually), increasing with years of service.
• 37.5-hour work week.
• Flexible scheduling around core business hours.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: No Education Listed