***THE RECRUITMENT PERIOD FOR THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN EXTENDED***

**Classification Review Notice**

This position is currently undergoing review as a part of the Legal Support 2 job class study and therefore both the title and the pay range assigned may be subject to change upon the completion of the study.

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

This position has daily interaction with a wide variety of people including elected and appointed state and local officials, members of state and local boards and commissions, and municipal clerks. It is fast paced with continually changing tasks and priorities.

Daily work includes tracking filing expectations through our online filing system, generating various notices of upcoming deadlines or delinquencies, assessing civil penalties for late-filed statements, working with support staff to assist filers with reporting questions and navigation of online filing, creating training materials and videos, drafting staff recommendations in response to appeals and exemption requests, and presenting recommendations to the Commission during public meetings.

• Critical thinking skills with the ability to identify relevant facts and applicable statutes and regulations.

• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in fast-paced and sometimes difficult interactions.

• Ability to adapt to changing priorities, manage multiple tasks, and continue to meet deadlines despite frequent interruptions and conflicting tasks.

• Ability to work independently with initiative and little supervision.

• Desire to work proactively, anticipate problems, and identify solutions.

• Formalized paralegal training resulting in a degree or certification is desired but not required. The incumbent may also have acquired research and analysis skills through equivalent experience in a legal environment, public advocacy environment, legislative environment or other research-oriented work environment requiring application of statutes and regulations as part of the daily work.

Minimum Qualifications

PARALEGAL 1:
Three years of clerical or technical experience in a law enforcement or law office environment. Experience should have included performance of case research and/or preparation of routine legal documents. The required experience includes such work as Law Office Assistant 1 or Criminal Justice Technician with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

Certification from an American Bar Association (ABA) approved state paralegal training and education program.

OR

Graduation from an Associate of Arts program in paralegal, criminal justice or legal studies.

OR

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college and certification in paralegal studies from a recognized program.

OR

Three years in any combination of post secondary education from an accredited college, and clerical or technical experience in a law enforcement or law office environment. Experience should have included performance of case research and/or preparation of routine legal documents. The required experience includes such work as Law Office Assistant 1 or Criminal Justice Technician with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal 1 month of experience).

PARALEGAL 2:
One year of experience as a Paralegal 1, Victim/Witness Paralegal 1, or Criminal Justice Technician 2 with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.

OR

One year of study at an accredited school of law.

OR

A Bachelor's degree from an accredited college in paralegal, criminal justice, or legal studies.

Additional Required Information

• Copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcript) to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.
• Cover letter

• Three (3) professional references who have had supervisory responsibility over you. These references should include daytime contact phone numbers.
• Three (3) most recent performance evaluations, or three (3) letters of recommendation.

Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, email it to the contact provided in the job posting prior to posting closing.

Your cover letter should clearly outline how you meet the position-specific competencies/knowledge, skills, and abilities outlined above (in the "Who we are looking for section") and will be used as a writing sample to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. If you do not attach a separate, professional cover letter, you may not advance to the interview phase.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS
For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions. Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience. Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

FLEXIBLE STAFFING
This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate’s eligibility. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher-level job class after completing the training plan and meeting the minimum qualifications.

EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below.

SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.

WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

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Contact Information

The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.

For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)

Insurance Benefits

• Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental
  • The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State: See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/programs/index.html for additional information.
    • AVTEC
    • Confidential
    • Correctional Officers
    • Marine Engineers
    • Mt. Edgecumbe Teachers
    • Supervisory
    • Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union
    • Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining)
  • The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
    • General Government
    • Labor, Trades and Crafts
    • Public Safety Employees Association
    • Masters, Mates & Pilots
• Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)

• Group-based insurance premiums for
  • Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents)
  • Long-term and short-term disability
  • Accidental Death and Dismemberment
  • Long-term care (self and eligible family members)
  • Supplemental Survivor Benefits
• Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses

Retirement Benefits

• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS)
• Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees)
• Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees)
• Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program
• Note: The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment options

Paid Leave & Other Benefits

• Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
• Eleven paid holidays a year
• Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/ghlb/employee/health/gymListing.html for additional information