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NEOGOV · 17 hours ago

Paralegal 1/2 (PCN 03-0440 and 03-0246)

Anchorage, AK

Full-time

Hybrid

Entry, Mid Level

$26.66/hr - $30.62/hr

NEOGOV is part of the State of Alaska, and they are seeking a Paralegal 1/2 to support the Special Litigation Section of the Attorney General’s office. This role involves providing direct support to attorneys in civil litigation, including case preparation and research tasks.

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No H1B

Responsibilities

Provide direct support to attorneys as they prepare cases for trial including but not limited to discovery management, witness coordination, factual, historical, legal, and legislative research, and preparing draft legal pleadings and documents

Support litigation attorneys in other sections and assist with document review in response to public records requests

Qualification

Legal experienceMicrosoft Office SuiteAdministrative LawAttention to DetailStress ToleranceInterpersonal SkillsAdaptabilityLeadership

Required

Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic goals and displays a high level of initiative and effort. The ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and adjust to changing workplace dynamics to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. Proven ability to work independently

Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment

Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail

Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, politeness to others

Leadership: Effectively delegates tasks; tactfully acts as project manager or committee leader; oversees team deadlines/checkpoints; demonstrates considerate decision-making; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed

Legal experience: Experience in working within the civil litigation practice including working knowledge of applicable court rules or rules of civil procedure

Proficiency using the Microsoft Office Suite (Outlook, Word, Excel, and Teams) and Adobe

The incumbent must be willing and able to maintain the strictest of confidences with the information they will be exposed to and have access to confidential databases

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)

Successful completion of training under a formally established Paralegal 1-2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska

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

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