Law Office Assistant

Eligibility

Open to Alaska residents only. Check residency definition.

Supports public guardians with case opening, letter drafting, court calendaring, bank runs, vital stats runs, discovery processing, and data entry. Requires strong admin and communication skills.

Office of Public Advocacy provides legal advocacy and guardianship services to vulnerable Alaskans. Fast‑paced environment of caring advocates.

Opportunity to work with strong team, advocate for vulnerable clients, enhance administrative skills and legal acumen.

Anchorage downtown. Free parking. Nearby restaurants and coffee shops.

• Adaptability: adjust planned work by gathering info and applying critical thinking.
• Attention to Detail: thorough and conscientious.
• Clerical: filing, typing, data entry, record maintenance, form completion.
• Computer
  
  Skills:
  
  use computers, software, databases, automated systems.

One year as a Law Office Assistant 1 in State of Alaska OR completion of formal Law Office Assistant training plan OR one year in law office or administrative work with proficiency in electronic systems and word processing for preparing legal documents.

Bachelor’s degree in legal field substitutes for required experience. Associate’s degree or vocational certification in legal support may substitute up to 6 months. Non‑legal post‑secondary may substitute up to 6 months. Vocational‑technical certification in business support up to 3 months.

Notary Public required upon hire. Criminal background check required. Overtime and weekend work may be required.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the ADA. Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation can call  The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.