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What You Will Be Doing
The Office of Public Advocacy (OPA) is recruiting for a flex Paralegal 1/2 position in its Appeals and Statewide Defense unit located in Anchorage. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Opening new cases, including generating entries of appearance and introductory letters, and preparing paper and electronic (case management database) files; Processing incoming discovery, including adding it to the paper and electronic files, providing it to the assigned attorney, and redacting as needed for clients; Managing conflict check process for all cases; Closing cases, including ensuring that the paper and electronic files are complete, creating a closing memorandum, and archiving or electronically archiving the file; Requesting documents and audios from the court system, opposing parties, and prior counsel; Preparing and facilitating attorneys’ pre‑authorization requests, travel requests, and reimbursement requests; Formatting briefs and pleadings as needed; Contacting clients, court staff, other attorneys, and experts as needed; Coordinating with Law Office Assistant to help as needed with filing documents with the court and serving parties; maintaining paper files; calendaring hearings; processing incoming and outgoing mail; answering phone calls; and managing daily office needs such as ordering office supplies. Our Organization, Mission, and Culture
The Appeals and Statewide Defense unit of OPA provides legal representation for indigent criminal defendants and civil litigants in a wide range of cases: felony and misdemeanor trials, criminal appeals, post‑conviction relief proceedings, juvenile delinquency cases, guardianship proceedings for incapacitated adults, and Child in Need of Aid cases. The Benefits of Joining Our Team
This flexibly staffed paralegal position allows for career advancement within the position. The position is eligible for generous health and retirement benefits. The Working Environment You Can Expect
The office is located in beautiful downtown Anchorage, Alaska. We offer free parking and are in walking distance from many great restaurants and coffee shops. The flex Paralegal 1/2 position is the sole paralegal for the unit’s seven attorneys and one investigator. Support is also provided by one law office assistant and one investigator. Competency Based Minimum Qualifications
This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. PI01B1 – Paralegal 1
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Equivalent to those typically gained by post‑secondary and/or vocational education in a legal or legal support area and/or experience preparing, reviewing, or processing legal documents such as affidavits, court reports, demand letters, discovery requests or responses, hearing transcripts, memoranda of advice/instruction/understanding, letters of agreement, motions, legal opinions, subpoenas, and/or writs. PI01B2 – Paralegal 2
Successful completion of training under a formally established Paralegal 1‑2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska; OR any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. Administrative Law: Knowledge of State and federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations). Equivalent to those typically gained by post‑secondary and/or vocational education in a legal, paralegal, criminal justice, or similar legal support area and/or experience performing paraprofessional legal investigation, discovery, and providing support in the preparation of legal cases, reports, documents, and exhibits. Special Note (All Levels)
Positions may require incumbents to be able to obtain a Notary Public upon hire, and to be able to pass a criminal background check to meet security requirements for using criminal record networks such as Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and National Crime Enforcement Information Center/National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NCIC/NLETS). If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the vacancy announcement. Some positions are required to work regular overtime during the standard workweek, on weekends, and/or holidays to provide support to the assigned duty attorney. If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the vacancy announcement. EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1‑800‑587‑0430 or (907) 465‑4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1‑800‑770‑8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. Contact Information Margaret McWilliams Deputy Director, OPA Phone: 907‑465‑4162 margaret.mcwilliams@alaska.gov
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The Office of Public Advocacy (OPA) is recruiting for a flex Paralegal 1/2 position in its Appeals and Statewide Defense unit located in Anchorage. Responsibilities of this position include, but are not limited to: Opening new cases, including generating entries of appearance and introductory letters, and preparing paper and electronic (case management database) files; Processing incoming discovery, including adding it to the paper and electronic files, providing it to the assigned attorney, and redacting as needed for clients; Managing conflict check process for all cases; Closing cases, including ensuring that the paper and electronic files are complete, creating a closing memorandum, and archiving or electronically archiving the file; Requesting documents and audios from the court system, opposing parties, and prior counsel; Preparing and facilitating attorneys’ pre‑authorization requests, travel requests, and reimbursement requests; Formatting briefs and pleadings as needed; Contacting clients, court staff, other attorneys, and experts as needed; Coordinating with Law Office Assistant to help as needed with filing documents with the court and serving parties; maintaining paper files; calendaring hearings; processing incoming and outgoing mail; answering phone calls; and managing daily office needs such as ordering office supplies. Our Organization, Mission, and Culture
The Appeals and Statewide Defense unit of OPA provides legal representation for indigent criminal defendants and civil litigants in a wide range of cases: felony and misdemeanor trials, criminal appeals, post‑conviction relief proceedings, juvenile delinquency cases, guardianship proceedings for incapacitated adults, and Child in Need of Aid cases. The Benefits of Joining Our Team
This flexibly staffed paralegal position allows for career advancement within the position. The position is eligible for generous health and retirement benefits. The Working Environment You Can Expect
The office is located in beautiful downtown Anchorage, Alaska. We offer free parking and are in walking distance from many great restaurants and coffee shops. The flex Paralegal 1/2 position is the sole paralegal for the unit’s seven attorneys and one investigator. Support is also provided by one law office assistant and one investigator. Competency Based Minimum Qualifications
This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. PI01B1 – Paralegal 1
Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Equivalent to those typically gained by post‑secondary and/or vocational education in a legal or legal support area and/or experience preparing, reviewing, or processing legal documents such as affidavits, court reports, demand letters, discovery requests or responses, hearing transcripts, memoranda of advice/instruction/understanding, letters of agreement, motions, legal opinions, subpoenas, and/or writs. PI01B2 – Paralegal 2
Successful completion of training under a formally established Paralegal 1‑2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska; OR any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: Adaptability: Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. Administrative Law: Knowledge of State and federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements. Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations). Equivalent to those typically gained by post‑secondary and/or vocational education in a legal, paralegal, criminal justice, or similar legal support area and/or experience performing paraprofessional legal investigation, discovery, and providing support in the preparation of legal cases, reports, documents, and exhibits. Special Note (All Levels)
Positions may require incumbents to be able to obtain a Notary Public upon hire, and to be able to pass a criminal background check to meet security requirements for using criminal record networks such as Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and National Crime Enforcement Information Center/National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NCIC/NLETS). If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the vacancy announcement. Some positions are required to work regular overtime during the standard workweek, on weekends, and/or holidays to provide support to the assigned duty attorney. If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the vacancy announcement. EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1‑800‑587‑0430 or (907) 465‑4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1‑800‑770‑8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at: P.O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811‑0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. Contact Information Margaret McWilliams Deputy Director, OPA Phone: 907‑465‑4162 margaret.mcwilliams@alaska.gov
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