Paralegal

Holland America-Princess (Holland America Dawson City Inn); Anchorage (AK); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 85,000; Full time

Job summary

ACLU Alaska is seeking an experienced paralegal to support its legal department with intake processing and litigation assistance. The role involves gathering information from prospective clients, maintaining case files, and collaborating to improve intake workflows.

The ideal candidate has 5+ years of paralegal experience, a relevant degree or certificate, and strong MS Office skills. This hybrid position requires excellent communication, organizational abilities, and a commitment to

Qualifications

• Five years of paralegal experience preferred.
• Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred.
• Or the equivalent combination of proven relevant experience.
• Experience in a litigation environment.
• Experience working with clients of all backgrounds, utilizing trauma-informed best practices.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, and Microsoft Power Apps.
• Proven organizational skills, attention to detail, and multi-tasking abilities under pressure.
• Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills.
• Ability to work proactively, collaboratively, and independently as needed.
• Ability to work flexibly in a hybrid in-person/work-from-home environment.

Responsibilities

• Maintain intake management and processing of legal assistance requests.
• Serve as primary contact for prospective clients and gather essential information.
• Analyze intake trends and propose system improvements.
• Collaborate to summarize intake information and present recommendations.
• Support attorneys with electronic litigation case files and filings.
• Maintain calendars and perform general clerical duties.

Skills

Paralegal experience

MS Office

Trauma-informed practices

Interpersonal communication

Organization

Independent / collaborative work

Education

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate

Equivalent relevant experience

Tools

Microsoft Power Apps

Job description

Primary Duties and Responsibilities:

Legal Assistance Intake -

Support ACLU of Alaska legal department in processing requests from Alaskans seeking legal assistance by:

Maintaining Intake Management System (IMS) database

Serving as primary point of contact for Alaskans seeking legal assistance and gathering essential information from prospective clients efficiently and empathetically

Analyzing intake trends through IMS

Developing, proposing, and implementing process improvements to the intake system as directed

Collaborating with team members to analyze and summarize intake information and make recommendations at team meetings

Litigation and Legal Administrative Support

- Support operations of ACLU of Alaska legal department by:

Working with attorneys to maintain electronic litigation case files (including but not limited to docketing, discovery, correspondence, etc.)

Working with attorneys to prepare, finalize, and file legal pleadings, exhibits, motions, briefs, and correspondence, and assisting attorneys at proceedings

Handling physical and electronic litigation case file documents (including confidential, privileged, protected, and sensitive information) by utilizing best industry practices

Handling filings and service in federal and state court proceedings

Maintaining litigation and department calendars

Performing general clerical, administrative, supportive duties and other tasks as assigned

Qualifications

Education and experience

Five years of paralegal experience preferred

Bachelor’s degree or paralegal certificate preferred

Or the equivalent combination of proven relevant experience

Experience in a litigation environment

Experience working with clients of all backgrounds, utilizing trauma-informed best practices

Proficiency in Microsoft Office applications such as Outlook, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and SharePoint, and Microsoft Power Apps

Proven organizational skills, attention to detail, and multi-tasking abilities under pressure

Excellent interpersonal, verbal, and written communication skills

Ability to work proactively, collaboratively, and independently as needed

Ability to work flexibly in a hybrid in-person/work-from-home environment, remaining attentive to the team’s needs regardless of setting

Passion for the ACLU of Alaska’s mission

Commitment To Operational Principles and Equity, Diversity, Belonging, and Inclusion

ACLU Alaska operates according to the following principles: We are equitable, knowing that the strength of Alaska’s justice ecosystem lies in reciprocity and relationship; We are generational, building strong, integrated systems that sustain organizational wellness and longevity; We are transparent, remaining accountable to our community, our staff, and our Constitutions; and We are place-based, rooting our work in the strengths of the communities and lands we serve.

ACLU Alaska is an equitable opportunity employer.

We believe that having a board, staff, and volunteer base with diverse personal and professional backgrounds enhances our ability to meet our mission by creating an environment where all community members can thrive. We strongly encourage applications from all qualified persons, including people of color, immigrants, women, people with disabilities, members of the LGBTQ community, those who have been formerly incarcerated, and other members of underrepresented groups.

ACLU Alaska does not discriminate on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, sexual orientation, gender identity or expression, age, national origin, marital status, citizenship, disability, veteran status, or record of arrest or conviction. We are committed to providing a work environment that practices equitable and inclusive treatment. We work diligently to prevent and address harassment or discrimination of any kind