Paralegal ; PCN

What You Will Be Doing

As a Paralegal, you will help community members directly impacted by crime, support victims and witnesses in understanding their rights, and assist the prosecution team in navigating the criminal justice system. You will provide updates throughout the life of a case and inform clients of available resources, building relationships with law enforcement, court personnel, and victim advocates.

Our mission is to seek justice, promote public safety, and respect governmental authority through prompt, effective, and compassionate prosecution while safeguarding the constitutional rights of all parties.

• Opportunity to learn about the legal system, engage with the court, and prepare for hearings and trials.
• Make a direct impact on safety and security throughout Alaska.
• Flex position with potential to move to Paralegal 2 (Range 16) after demonstrating core competencies.
• 37.5‑hour work week, 12 paid holidays, and personal leave accrual starting at 6 hours per pay period (≈ 21 days annually). Core business hours are 8:00 AM–4:30 PM with flexibility.

• Office located at 310 K Street, Ste 701; friendly, fast‑paced, and engaging.
• Opportunity to lead, collaborate, and develop legal and computer skills across various areas of law.

• Attention to Detail – thorough and conscientious.
• Interpersonal Skills – friendly, courteous, empathetic, and respectful of diversity.
• Reading Comprehension – understands and applies written material, including technical documents.
• Written Communication – clear, concise, organized, and convincing.

Post‑secondary education in a legal or legal‑support area is required. Equivalent experience may satisfy the minimum qualifications.

• Experience preparing, reviewing, or processing legal documents such as affidavits, court reports, demand letters, and subpoenas.

• Must be able to obtain a Notary Public upon hire.
• Must pass a criminal background check for access to APSIN and NCIC/NLETS.
• Ability to work overtime, weekends, and/or holidays as required.
• Must tolerate exposure to graphic content and coarse language related to criminal cases.

• Apply exclusively through the Workplace Alaska website or a hardcopy application.
• Submit application by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date.
• Provide educational transcripts, three professional references, and the last two performance evaluations (or supervisory letters).

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities requiring accommodation may contact 1‑800‑587‑0430 or 907‑465‑3412 (TTY). The State of Alaska is an equal‑opportunity employer.

Tiffany Saporito – Paralegal Specialist
Phone: (907) 269‑5261
Email: tiffany.saporito