Paralegal 1/2 (PCN 031121)

Come join the State of Alaska!

This job class uses Competency Based minimum qualifications (MQs). Please read the Competency Based MQ instructions below to learn more.

The Department of Law, Civil Division is recruiting for a Paralegal 1/2!This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

This position is being recruited for in Anchorage, Fairbanks, or Juneau.

Pay will be determined based on location of selected individual.

What You Will Be Doing:

This paralegal position will be primarily assigned to the Labor and State Affairs (LSA), Public Corporations and Government Services (PCGS), and Opinion, Appeals and Ethics (OAE) paralegal workgroup of the Attorney General’s office. The location of this position may be in Anchorage, Juneau or Fairbanks based on the best applicant. The LSA/PCGS/OAE sections advise and represent approximately 20 different state agencies, boards and commissions.

Membership in this workgroup provides paralegals with the opportunity to develop diverse legal skills as they assist their attorneys with civil litigation. You will provide direct support to attorneys as they prepare for trial. You may be assigned factual, historical, legal, and legislative research. You will draft or prepare legal pleadings and documents.
 
Mission and Values/Culture:
The Civil Division of the Department of Law provides legal counsel to the executive branch in all civil actions. The division defends and prosecutes civil litigation to which the state is a party; handles legal matters for and provides legal advice to the governor, executive branch agencies, and - upon request - the legislative and judicial branches; reviews regulations prepared by executive agencies, drafts legislation for introduction by the governor; and reviews all legislation before it is acted upon by the governor.
 
Benefits of Joining Our Team:

Our paralegals are essential members of our legal team, supporting attorneys with litigation tasks, legal research, and day-to-day case management. This role offers hands-on experience with the court system and the opportunity to help prepare cases for hearings and trials. We’re looking for reliable, engaged professionals who are ready to partner closely with attorneys, manage deadlines, and contribute to meaningful legal work each day.

We offer a 37.5-hour work week, 11 paid holidays, and personal leave starting at 6 hours per pay period (about 21 days annually), with increases as your service grows. After completing the probationary period, employees may choose an optional hybrid telework schedule. Our standard office hours are 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m., and we provide flexibility to set a regular schedule within core business hours.
 
The Working Environment You Can Expect:
Our Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau offices are located in multi-floor buildings in the heart of downtown, giving you convenient access to a wide range of nearby lunch and coffee spots. In this position, you’ll also enjoy the benefit of having your own private office, providing a comfortable and professional workspace. 

Who We Are Looking For:
We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:  

1. Manages and Organizes Information- Identifies a need; gathers, organizes, and maintains information; determines its importance and accuracy, and communicates it by a variety of methods.

1. Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence- Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.
2. Planning and Evaluating- Organizes work, sets priorities, and determines resource requirements; determines short- or long-term goals and strategies to achieve them; coordinates with other organizations or parts of the organization to accomplish goals; monitors progress and evaluates outcomes.

To view the general description and example of duties for the position please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs

If you can imagine yourself in this role, we encourage you to apply!