Paralegal 1 (PCN 031138)

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, Criminal Division is recruiting for a Paralegal in Kodiak! This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definitionto determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:
As a Paralegal, you assist community members affected by crime, guiding victims and witnesses through their rights and the criminal justice process. Your responsibilities include keeping them updated on case progress and informing them about available resources. Additionally, you play a key role in the prosecution team, working to resolve legal issues and collaborating with agencies like law enforcement, court staff, and victim advocates.

Mission and Values/Culture:
Our mission is to seek justice, promote public safety and public respect for government through prompt, effective, and compassionate prosecution of cases in a matter 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.
 
Benefits of Joining Our Team:

• 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; 12 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.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

The town center, including the Kodiak District Attorney’s Office located at 202 Center Ave., Suite 201 sits close to the working harbor, local shops, and cultural institutions. Residents experience a welcoming environment with a strong sense of local pride and a pace of life balanced between work and the natural beauty surrounding the island.

Our office offers opportunities to grow as a leader, collaborate within a supportive team, gain experience across multiple areas of law, and strengthen your office and computer skills.

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

• Information Management: Identifies a need for and knows where or how to gather information; organizes and maintains information or information management systems.
• Decision Making: Makes sound, well-informed, and objective decisions; perceives the impact and implications of decisions; commits to action, even in uncertain situations, to accomplish organizational goals; causes change.

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!