Compliance Paralegal - Remote / Telecommute

The Department of Law, Division of Civil is recruiting for a Paralegal Specialist 1 in Anchorage, Juneau, or Fairbanks! This position is open to Alaska Residents only. The incumbent will directly supervise, train and mentor 3-4 paralegals assigned to support the Civil Division’s Resource Development sections – Environmental, Oil and Gas, Transportation, and Natural Resources. The incumbent will participate and contribute to onboarding and training new assistant attorneys general and paralegals on processes, policies and procedures for civil litigation in a government setting. This position also provides administrative support to each section supervisor for reporting and tracking requirements as needed. The Civil Division of the Department of Law provides legal counsel to the executive branch in all civil actions. The division defends and prosecutes civil litigation to which the state is a party; handles legal matters for and provides legal advice to the governor, executive branch agencies, and - upon request - the legislative and judicial branches; reviews regulations prepared by executive agencies, drafts legislation for introduction by the governor; Our paralegals are an integral part of our legal practice. They assist attorneys on all litigation, research, and administrative tasks. Within that, we offer opportunities to learn about the legal system, engage with the court, and prepare for hearings and trials. People who succeed and thrive in our office are those who can be reliable and present each day to work alongside their assigned attorneys tackling their various deadlines and legal issues. 12 paid holidays; personal leave accrual starting at 6 hours per pay period (about 21 days annually) and increasing with years of service. Our office also offers an optional hybrid telework schedule following completion of the probationary period. The general office hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm but there is flexibility in establishing your regular hours around core business hours. Our Anchorage office is located in the Brady Building at 1031 W 4th Avenue. Our Juneau office is located in the Dimond Courthouse at 123 4th Ave. Our Fairbanks office is located at 100 Cushman Street, Suite 400. All locations are in the heart of downtown, you are close to cafes, lunch spots, and parks. You can also expect a private office with this position. Supervision: evaluates work performance and provides feedback to others on their performance; Helps others learn through formal or informal methods; identifies training needs; provides constructive feedback; Law: Knowledge of State and federal laws, including legal and court procedures, regulations, guidelines, precedents, admissibility of evidence, case preparation, and/or settlements for applicable areas of law practiced or supported. Compliance: Knowledge of procedures for assessing, evaluating, and monitoring programs or projects for compliance with State and federal laws, regulations, and guidance. Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process. Technical Credibility: Understands and appropriately applies principles, procedures, requirements, regulations, and policies related to specialized expertise. Post‑secondary and/or vocational education in a legal, paralegal, criminal justice, or similar legal support area and/or progressively responsible experience providing a variety of legal support in either the legal, law enforcement, legislative, or social service field; or practice in social service field with experience in either the legal, law enforcement or legislative field. Positions may require incumbents to be able to obtain a Notary Public upon hire, and to be able to pass a criminal background check to meet security requirements for using criminal record networks such as Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and National Crime Enforcement Information Center/National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NCIC/NLETS). Some positions are required to work regular overtime during the standard workweek, on weekends, and/or holidays to provide support to the assigned duty attorney. Paraprofessional” work is typically associated with and supportive of a professional field. It involves extensive practical knowledge gained through experience and/or specific formal or on‑job training. Work in these occupations may involve substantial elements of the work of the professional or administrative field, but requires less than full knowledge of the field involved. “Professional experience” means work that is creative, analytical, evaluative, and interpretive; Training” and “education” in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. All employment with the State of Alaska, including but not limited to full‑time, part‑time, seasonal, temporary, on‑call, etc. positions must be disclosed in your application. Failure to provide this information may result in the disqualification of your application. At the time of the interview, please ensure that you provide the following materials: Include your last (3) most recent performance evaluations. A technical writing sample. Your writing sample should showcase your grammar, clarity, and ability to communicate technical details