Paralegal 1 (PCN 03-1028)

$53,830 - $53,830/Yr

Unclassified - Anchorage, AK

posted 2 months ago

Part-time - Entry Level
Anchorage, AK

About the position

In your role as a Paralegal, you will help members in your community who are directly impacted by crime and help victims and witnesses understand their rights and navigate them through the criminal justice system. This includes providing them updates throughout the life of a case as well as informing them of resources available to them. You will also play an important role of the prosecution team working through the criminal justice system to resolve legal issues, including building relationships with other agencies such as law enforcement, court personnel 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 manner 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). You can expect a 37.5 hour work week; 11 paid holidays; personal leave accrual starting at 6 hours per pay period (about 21 days annually) and increasing with years of service. The general office hours are 8:00AM to 4:30PM but there is flexibility in establishing your regular hours around core business hours.

Responsibilities

  • Assist victims and witnesses in understanding their rights and navigating the criminal justice system.
  • Provide updates to victims and witnesses throughout the life of a case.
  • Inform victims and witnesses of available resources.
  • Collaborate with the prosecution team to resolve legal issues.
  • Build relationships with law enforcement, court personnel, and victim advocates.
  • Engage with the court and prepare for hearings and trials.

Requirements

  • Post-secondary and/or vocational education in a legal or legal support area.
  • Experience preparing, reviewing, or processing legal documents such as affidavits, court reports, demand letters, discovery requests, hearing transcripts, and legal opinions.
  • Strong attention to detail and conscientiousness in performing work.
  • Excellent interpersonal skills, including empathy and the ability to relate to individuals from diverse backgrounds.
  • Ability to understand and interpret written material, including technical documents and regulations.
  • Clear and organized written communication skills.

Nice-to-haves

  • Experience working in a legal environment or with legal documents.
  • Familiarity with the criminal justice system.
  • Ability to work under pressure and manage multiple tasks.

Benefits

  • 37.5 hour work week
  • 11 paid holidays
  • Personal leave accrual starting at 6 hours per pay period (about 21 days annually)
  • Flexibility in establishing regular hours around core business hours
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