Law Office Assistant 1 (PCN031125M)

State of Alaska; Fairbanks (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 58,000; Full time

Job summary

State of Alaska is recruiting for a Law Office Assistant 1 in Fairbanks. The role provides essential administrative support to prosecutors in the Fairbanks District Attorney's Office, including typing and formatting legal documents, data entry, and organizing electronic files.

You will communicate with outside agencies and individuals to accomplish tasks. The position emphasizes strong written and verbal communication, organization, and collaboration with attorneys.

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication for diverse audiences.
• Proficiency with standard office software and databases.
• Strong interpersonal skills and client/customer service orientation.
• Ability to organize, classify, and manage large volumes of information.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to prosecutors.
• Perform typing and formatting of legal documents and data entry.
• Organize documents in electronic files and manage document flow.
• Communicate with outside agencies and individuals in writing and verbally.

Skills

Oral and Written Communication

Computer Skills

Interpersonal Skills

Manages and Organizes Information

Job description

Come join the State of Alaska!

The Department of Law, Division of Criminal is recruiting for a Law Office Assistant 1 in Fairbanks!

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.

What You Will Be Doing:

The Law Office Assistant 1 position is responsible for providing administrative support to prosecutors within the Fairbank's District Attorney's Office. You will be performing a wide variety of tasks to include but not limited to typing and formatting legal documents, performing data entry, organizing documents in electronic files, and communicating with outside agencies and individuals verbally and in writing to accomplish tasks.

Mission and Values/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:

• As a Law Office Assistant you have an exciting position. Step into the daily opportunity of preparing for hearings and trials while assisting people and making a meaningful contribution to the community. You'll learn the inner workings of the legal system, work closely with the courts, and provide essential support to everyone involved as you tackle various deadlines and legal puzzles. Our most successful team members are reliable, curious, and excited to tackle new challenges with their attorneys by their side.
• This is a flexibly staffed position with built-in opportunities for growth. Perfect for someone eager to learn, develop new skills, and advance in their career.
• You can expect a 37.5 hour work week; 12 paid holidays; personal leave accrual starting at 6 hours per pay period (about 21 days annually) and increasing with years of service. The general office hours are 8:00AM to 4:30PM but there is flexibility in establishing your regular hours around core business hours.

The Working Environment You Can Expect:

• When you join this team you can develop leadership skills, enjoy daily team collaboration, and build strong office and computer skills while working across multiple areas of law.
• The Fairbank's District Attorney's Office is located at 510 2nd Avenue, Ste. 200, AK, 99701. The office environment is friendly, dynamic and engaging.
• Fairbanks, Alaska, offers unmatched access to wilderness adventures from dog mushing and skiing to river activities and stunning Northern Lights views!

Who We Are Looking For:

We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:

• Oral and Written Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral and written presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately.
• Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work
• Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences.
• Manages and Organizes Information: Identifies a need; gathers, organizes