Paralegal Jobs in Anchorage, KY

About The Position

Requirements

• Two (2) year diploma in a related field (e.g., Legal Assistant, Legal Administration, Paralegal, etc.)
• Two (2) years of progressively responsible related experience in a legal or court field or environment.
• Strong communication and problem-solving skills.
• Excellent time management skills and a creative approach to managing multiple projects with competing deadlines.
• A high level of professionalism, discretion, and attention to detail.
• The ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
• Conflict resolution and interpersonal skills.
• Typing speed of at least 60 WPM.

Nice To Haves

• Experience as a Judicial Assistant (at least 5 years of experience is preferred).
• Experience as an Executive Assistant.
• Experience working in a court environment.
• A Legal Assistant diploma.
• Experience working with Microsoft Office applications (Word, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Publisher, One Note and Outlook).

Responsibilities

• Managing calendars and scheduling appointments.
• Documenting and processing budgetary/claim expenses.
• Typing, formatting, editing and proofreading judgments, including researching and verifying case and statute citations, to ensure accuracy of the finished product prior to filing.
• Researching and preparing correspondence and memoranda of a highly complex and confidential nature.
• Preparing material for court hearings.
• Handling sensitive and confidential information.
• Establishing and maintaining hard-copy and electronic filing systems including organizing and classifying records.
• Handling incoming telephone inquiries and mail.
• Coordinating travel arrangements often of a complex nature.
• Coordinating meetings and conferences, which includes organizing and assembling all documents required.
• Assisting with the training of new Judicial Paralegals.
• Performing backup duties for other Judicial Paralegals.

Benefits

• Public Service Pension Plan (PSPP)
• Alberta Public Service Benefit Information
• Professional learning and development
• Positive workplace culture and work-life balance.
• Leadership and mentorship programs.