VetJobs is hiring: LEGAL SECRETARY II - Anchorage AK in Anchorage

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JOB SUMMARY: This is a non-represented, on-site position located in Anchorage, Alaska, with hours Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., in the Municipal Attorney - Criminal Division. Starting pay is below the midpoint of the pay range; salary range is $25.71 - $38.02 hourly. Open to the general public and any current Municipal employee.

Responsibilities

• Provide full range of secretarial support to professional legal staff.
• Establish and maintain case files within the department's case management system, including updating critical event data.
• Prepare and distribute physical and electronic discovery, including redaction.
• Prepare and file court pleadings, victim correspondence, and other documents as requested by the court and attorneys.
• Communicate with, prepare documents for, and assist law enforcement, corrections, the court, victims, defendants, defense attorneys, members of the public, and other agencies as needed.
• Review court calendars as assigned.
• Provide front desk support on a rotational basis with other staff.
• Perform research in connection with specific matters.
• Produce and draft legal documents such as pleadings, affidavits, petitions, summons, warrants, and general correspondence.
• Apply extensive knowledge of criminal adjudication and municipal code rules, procedures, and court filing requirements.
• Provide backup and assistance to other support staff positions and assist attorneys as needed.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

Minimum Education and Experience

• High School Diploma or GED.
• Four (4) years of experience in legal office practices and procedures, legal research, court processing procedures, and automated/manual record keeping systems, with one year at the level of Legal Secretary I (Municipality of Anchorage or equivalent).
• OR an Associate's degree in Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, or similar discipline and two (2) years of experience in legal office practices and procedures, legal research, court processing procedures, and automated/manual record keeping systems, with one year at the level of Legal Secretary I (Municipality of Anchorage or equivalent).

Additional Qualifications / Requirements

• Typing test at a net speed of 60 words per minute at time of hire (must be attached to your application).
• Satisfactory national criminal background investigation and financial review at time of hire (AS 13 AAC 85.010, AS 13 AAC 85.210).
• Satisfactory completion of a national criminal background investigation (AS 12.62.160 and AS 12.62.400) at time of hire.
• State of Alaska Notary Public Commission within 30 days of hire.
• Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) certification and Tiburon clearance within 30 days of hire.

Location & Employment Details

City: Anchorage, State: Alaska

Department: Municipal Attorney - Criminal Division

Job Code: Finance_ Finance

Affiliate Sponsor: Municipality of Anchorage AK

Seniority level

• Entry level

Employment type

• Part-time

Job function

• Legal

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