Paralegal 1/2 (PCN 02-1602)

State of Alaska•Anchorage, AK

4d•Onsite

About The Position

The Office of Public Advocacy (OPA) is recruiting for a flexibly staffed Paralegal 1/2 position in its Administration unit in Anchorage, Alaska. This position is open to Alaska residents only. The role is part of a team of paralegals responsible for assigning new case appointments within the agency. OPA provides legal advocacy and guardianship services to indigent and vulnerable Alaskans and describes its environment as fast-paced, with employees who care deeply about their responsibilities to clients. The position allows for career advancement within the role and is eligible for health and retirement benefits. The office is in downtown Anchorage and offers free parking. The position requires use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN), which requires a security clearance from the Department of Public Safety.

Requirements

Alaska residency is required.
Demonstrate competencies in attention to detail, interpersonal skills, reading, and written communication, typically gained through post-secondary or vocational legal/legal-support education and/or experience preparing, reviewing, or processing legal documents.
For Paralegal 2: successfully complete training under a formally established State of Alaska Paralegal 1-2 flexible staffing training plan, or demonstrate competencies in adaptability, administrative law, attention to detail, interpersonal skills, and stress tolerance through relevant education and/or experience.
The position requires use of APSIN and a Department of Public Safety security clearance. DPS may deny clearance for specified criminal convictions or fugitive status, and may withdraw clearance if material information was falsified or omitted.

Responsibilities

Manage the conflict-check process for all cases.
Review court appointment orders for eligibility.
Request supplemental information from the court system.
Draft pleadings as needed.
Assign cases to agency sections and attorneys.
Coordinate with other paralegals to ensure new case appointments are reviewed and assigned promptly.