Law Office Assistant ; PCN

What you will be doing

The Law Office Assistant 3 (LOA
3) provides an advanced level of legal and administrative support to the Commission, Advisory, and Administrative Law Sections. This position will provide advanced level administrative support to commissioners, process legal documents, perform data entry, supervise support staff, prepare for hearings and public meetings, and collaborate with various individuals and outside agencies to accomplish tasks.

The Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development serves to promote a healthy economy, strong communities, and protect consumers in Alaska. The Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) regulates public utilities by certifying qualified providers of public utility and pipeline services and ensuring that they provide safe and adequate services and facilities at just and reasonable rates, terms, and conditions.

The RCA supports a hybrid teleworking environment for employees who meet telework qualifications. We are committed to employee wellness and the need for work life balance. You’ll be part of a collaborative group that values employee contributions and prioritizes professional development. You will have the opportunity to learn about the utility industry and provide vital support to advisory and legal staff.

This is an exciting opportunity to gain supervisory experience and be part of a rapidly developing industry in a supportive environment.

The RCA is located in the heart of downtown Anchorage in the newly renovated Conoco Phillips building and is close to the Delaney Park Strip. The building has a cafeteria, a café, and paid parking. The daily work environment varies from being busy during peak times and having downtime to focus on special projects or identifying areas to increase efficiencies.

• Technological Competency
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  Competency with standard office equipment is expected and computer literacy and fluency with Microsoft Office are essential to handling the large volume of digital documents and evidence in cases and utilizing the digital case management system.
• Effective Communicator
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  Clear and professional oral and written communication is essential to anyone working in the legal field.
• Prioritization
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  The ability to handle shifting priorities in high-pressure situations will enable success in the position.
• Ability to Maintain Confidentiality
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  Strict confidentiality is required due to the nature of the work performed.
• Independent Worker
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  Taking initiative, exercising sound judgment, and following directions is critical in our offices.

Two years of cumulative experience as a Law Office Assistant with the State of Alaska, or three years of clerical experience in a law office, or clerical experience that included the regular, proficient use of electronic management information systems and word processing and other standard business software applications and preparing, reviewing, or processing legal documents such as affidavits, court reports, demand letters, discovery requests or responses, entries of appearances, hearing transcripts, memoranda of advice/instruction, motions, legal opinions, subpoenas, and/or writs.

Substitutions: A bachelor’s degree in a legal field of study may substitute for up to 18 months of the required experience. An associate’s degree or specific vocational‑technical certification in a legal support career area (e.g., paralegal, Law Office Assistant, legal secretary, or criminal justice) may substitute for one year of clerical experience in a law office. Vocational‑Technical Certification in a business support career area may substitute for up to 6 months of the required experience.

Post‑secondary education from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to 6 months of the required experience (2.67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month).

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