Location
Anchorage, AK | United States
Job description
What You Will Be Doing
In this position, you will provide legal and specialized administrative support to professionals for the Criminal Division Central Office, to include attorneys and paralegals.
The legal support responsibilties include but are not limited to formatting and filing legal documents with the court and maintaining the corresponding case files, preparation of general correspondence, entering data into a case management system, tracking and preparing legislative bills, and providing information to the public.
The administrative responsibilities include but are not limited to formatting divisional publications, new hire onboarding preparation, arranging travel, meeting and training material preparation, maintaining supplies, IT and office equipment support, and financial reconciliation.
Mission and 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
This collaborative environment is welcoming of your partnership, leadership, and ideas. The incumbent will work closely with the leadership team, office managers within the district attorney offices located across the state, the Civil and Admin Services Divisions; the Alaska Court System; IT; Procurement; Vendors; etc. The duties are very administrative in nature; however, knowledge of the legal system is a valuable and necessary skill.
In addition, this position offers promotional pathways for administrative and paralegal positions within the department.
The Working Environment You Can Expect Our office is in downtown Anchorage at 1031 W 4th Avenue in the Brady Building. The hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm or 8:30am-5:00pm.
This is a smaller office with around 20 staff located in Anchorage and Juneau. The work pace will vary from high-paced to steady depending on the time of year, especially during legislative session and fiscal year end.
Who We Are Looking For We are looking for an organized individual with strong computer skills and the ability to adapt to changing priorities. You must be able to maintain a strict standard of confidentiality, show critical attention to detail, and have professional customer service skills. Legal experience is a plus, but is not required.
If you have the education and/or experience that provides you with the following knowledge, skills and abilities below, we’d like to hear from you!
- Resourcefulness, thoughtfulness, and timeliness in assisting leadership in special projects and requests.
- Ability to work with diverse peoples and provide friendly, efficient, and reliable support to them.
- Technical savvy with electronics and software allowing incumbent provide support and troubleshooting.
- Ability to independently with self-motivation, to meet all deadlines and requirements or assignments.
- Acute attention to detail in processing data-rich forms, reports, and other special projects .
Six months of entry-level technical experience in one or more administrative functional areas such as human resources, accounting, administration, and procurement. This experience includes work such as Administrative Assistant 1, Accounting Technician 1, Human Resource Technician 1, and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
OR
One year of advanced-level clerical experience. This experience includes work such as Office Assistant 2, Accounting Clerk, and similar classes with the State of Alaska or the equivalent with another employer.
OR
One year of post-secondary education from an accredited college (32 semester hours or 48 quarter hours equals 1 year)
OR
One year of any combination of post-secondary education, vocational education, and/or advanced-level clerical experience. (Three semester or four quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education are equal to one month of experience.)
Special Note: Examples of entry-level technical experience include:
-Assisting in the preparation of reports reflecting the examinations made, discrepancies noted, and the corrective entries required for adjusting accounts. Assisting with the implementation of corrections.
-Verifying the accuracy and completeness of accounting data and documents; determining the general ledger accounts, journals, and subsidiary accounts affected and the debit and credit entries to be made; determining the entries required to bring accounts into balance; preparing encumbrances, expenditures, adjustments, billings, and other transaction documents for the account; and maintaining records of transactions and current status of accounts.
-Preparing standard and ad hoc reports; making periodic projections and analyzing trends; notifying supervisor of need for additional promotional efforts; and recommending additional promotional materials or methods to secure optimum enrollment.
-Receiving supply requests, reviewing and approving for completeness and conformity to guidelines. Preparing and processing various documents such as purchase orders, delivery orders, and bid specifications.
Examples of advanced clerical experience include:
-Reviewing complex or questionable applications or documents and searching files and regulations to determine accuracy of information to clarify applicant status; using judgment in applying criteria, rules, regulations, and policies; providing information to organizational unit staff on administrative processes and procedures; tracking expenditures; and completing necessary administrative paperwork according to regulations.
-Composing letters and memoranda; completing and reviewing forms for completeness and accuracy using readily available information from multiple sources and established guidelines and procedures. Examples of such tasks include time sheets, appointment paperwork, or required drug testing notifications for employees in positions requiring possession of a valid Commercial Driver's License (CDL).
**NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY** THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants
must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time.
At the time of application , the applicant must attach as individual documents the following items (If unable to attach documents, please fax or email the contact listed below):
- Cover Letter, see instructions below
If selected for an interview , the applicant must provide the following:
- Educational transcripts if education is listed in application.
- List of three (3) professional references to include daytime telephone and email address. One must be a current or former supervisor.
- Last two (2) performance evaluations. If unavailable, supervisory letters of recommendation can be substituted.
Special Notices
Requires use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN), which includes passing a background investigation including fingerprinting will be conducted.
Applicants should be aware that due to the nature of the work being performed in this office, the incumbent must have the ability to tolerate some exposure to graphic pictures, coarse language, and detailed descriptions of sometimes horrific criminal acts.
Application Notice You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska “ How to Apply " page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
Omission of any required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. If you're experiencing problems attaching documents to your application or if you simply had forgotten, you may email it to the contact provided below before 5:00 pm of the closing date. Any documents submitted after the posting has closed will not be considered.
Cover Letter A cover letter is required at the time of your application submission. The cover letter needs to address your desire for the position and detailed examples of your work experience related to each of the listed competencies. All work experience needs to be supported in your application.
**Please note that the cover letter will be used to determine which applicants move forward to the interview phase of the recruitment
Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax or email it to the contact number provided below.
Supplemental Questions This recruitment utilizes a supplemental questionnaire as part of the application process. These questions may be a mix of written, multiple-choice, and select all that apply questions. The answers you provide to the questions will be an opportunity for you to tell us about your experience and/or education. The answers will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process; please be as thorough and accurate as you can.
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 provided at the time of the interview.
Special Instructions for Foreign Education Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the 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. post-secondary institution 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 post-secondary institution. 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, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase.
Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
Bargaining Unit If you are a
current state employee , please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are
not a current state employee, do not complete this question.
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 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) 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.
Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll-free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to
[email protected].
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For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following: Britt Pederson Administrative Operations Manager [email protected]
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