Paralegal Specialist ; PCN

What You Will Be Doing

In your role as Paralegal Specialist 1, you will supervise a team of five paralegals in the Office of Special Prosecutions and help members of your community who are directly impacted by crime. You will assist victims and witnesses in understanding their rights and navigating the criminal justice system, providing updates throughout the life of a case and informing them of available resources.

Your responsibilities include building relationships with law enforcement, court personnel, and victim advocates, and playing an integral role in the prosecution team to resolve legal issues.

Our mission is to seek justice, promote public safety, and uphold government integrity through prompt, effective, and compassionate prosecution of cases. We advocate for victims, respect law‑enforcement agencies, steward public resources responsibly, and protect the constitutional and legal rights of the accused.

• Leadership role to supervise division paralegal staff and support attorneys at the Office of Special Prosecution.
• Make a tangible difference in community safety and enjoy the satisfaction of helping people.
• 40‑hour work week, 12 paid holidays, personal leave accrual starting at 6 hours per pay period (≈21 days annually); flexible core business hours.

Office work at 310 K Street, Ste 701, Anchorage, AK 99501 with Monday‑Friday, 8:00 AM–4:30 PM hours. Team leadership in multiple areas of law with minimal travel.

• Attention to Detail
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  Thorough and conscientious.
• Interpersonal Skills
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  Empathetic, courteous, effective with diverse individuals, including those who are distressed or hostile.
• Reading Comprehension
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  Able to interpret technical material, rules, and reports.
• Written Communication
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  Clear, concise, organized, and convincing writing.

PI01C1 – Paralegal Specialist 1

• Law
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  Knowledge of state and federal laws, court procedures, regulations, precedents, evidence admissibility, case preparation, and settlements.
• Compliance
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  Ability to assess, evaluate, and monitor programs for compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
• Leadership
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  Influences, motivates, and challenges others; adapts leadership style to varying situations.
• Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence
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  Understanding of legal codes, court procedures, government regulations, agency rules, and the democratic process.
• Technical Credibility
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  Applies principles, procedures, and policies relevant to specialized legal expertise.

These competencies are typically acquired through post‑secondary or vocational education in a legal, paralegal, criminal justice, or related field, or progressive experience in legal, law‑enforcement, or legislative support.

Positions may require the incumbent to obtain a Notary Public upon hire and pass a criminal background check for access to APSIN and NCIC/NLETS. Overtime, weekend, and holiday work may be required to support assigned attorneys as noted in the vacancy announcement.

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities who require accommodation, auxiliary aides, services, or alternative communication formats may contact the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at 1‑800‑587‑0430, 465‑4095 (Juneau), or (907) 465‑3412 (TTY), or email recruitment.services. The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Tiffany Saporito
Paralegal Specialist
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