Paralegal Specialist I – Civil Division (Hybrid)

State of Alaska; Anchorage (AK); On-site; USD 52,000 - 58,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Hybrid telework after probation

12 paid holidays

Private office

Job summary

The State of Alaska’s Department of Law, Civil Division seeks a Paralegal Specialist 1 to supervise 3–4 paralegals across Environmental, Oil & Gas, Transportation, and Natural Resources, in Anchorage, Juneau, or Fairbanks. You will onboard attorneys and paralegals, handle your own workload, and assist with public records responses.

This role emphasizes leadership, compliance, and legal knowledge within a government setting, with offices in downtown locations and standard hours, plus optional

Qualifications

• Knowledge of state and federal laws, including court procedures and precedents.
• Ability to assess programs for compliance with laws and guidance.
• Ability to influence, motivate, and adapt leadership styles.
• Strong understanding of laws, regulations, and government processes.
• Applied understanding of procedures and policies in specialized legal work.

Responsibilities

• Directly supervise, train and mentor 3–4 paralegals in multiple Civil Division sections.
• Onboard and train new assistant attorneys general and paralegals on processes and policies.
• Carry own workload from routine to complex or sensitive cases based on experience.
• Assist agencies with coordination and responses to public records requests.
• Provide administrative support for reporting and tracking requirements.

Skills

Legal knowledge

Compliance

Leadership

Legal government and jurisprudence

Technical credibility

Education

Post‑secondary education in legal field

Job description

The State of Alaska’s Department of Law, Civil Division seeks a Paralegal Specialist 1 to supervise 3–4 paralegals across Environmental, Oil & Gas, Transportation, and Natural Resources, in Anchorage, Juneau, or Fairbanks. You will onboard attorneys and paralegals, handle your own workload, and assist with public records responses.

This role emphasizes leadership, compliance, and legal knowledge within a government setting, with offices in downtown locations and standard hours, plus optional