Paralegal ; PCN -0440 and 03-0246

What You Will Be Doing

This paralegal supervisor position will be primarily assigned to the Special Litigation Section of the Attorney General’s office. The Special Litigation Section, which includes the Consumer Protection/Antitrust unit, was created to develop litigation expertise in the Civil Division of the Department of Law and to employ that expertise—in collaboration with subject matter sections—to handle high‑profile, expedited, or complicated litigation. The section also protects the public by enforcing the state’s consumer protection and antitrust laws.

Membership in this section provides paralegals with the opportunity to develop diverse legal skills as they assist their attorneys with civil litigation. You will provide direct support to attorneys as they prepare cases for trial including but not limited to discovery management, witness coordination, factual, historical, legal, and legislative research, and preparing draft legal pleadings and documents.

While this position is primarily assigned to the Special Litigation section, it can also support litigation attorneys in other sections and assist with document review in response to public records requests.

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;

and reviews all legislation before it is acted upon by the governor.

Our paralegals are an integral part of our legal practice. They assist attorneys on all litigation, research, and administrative tasks. 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, proactive, and present each day to work alongside their assigned attorneys tackling their various deadlines and legal issues.

You can expect a 37.5‑hour work week; 11 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 8:00 am to 4:30 pm but there is flexibility in establishing your regular hours around core business hours.

Our offices in Anchorage and Juneau are all multi‑floor office buildings located in the heart of downtown, giving you access to a wide variety of lunch and coffee spots. You can also expect a private office with this position.

To be successful in this position a candidate will need the following core competencies:

• Self‑Management:
  Sets well‑defined and realistic goals and displays a high level of initiative and effort. The ability to problem‑solve, prioritize, and adjust to changing workplace dynamics to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. Proven ability to work independently.
• Adaptability:
  Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.
• Attention to Detail:
  Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.
• Interpersonal
  
  Skills:
  
  Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, politeness to others.
• Leadership:
  Effectively delegates tasks; tactfully acts as project manager or committee leader; oversees team deadlines/checkpoints; demonstrates considerate decision‑making; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed.
• Legal experience:
  Experience working within the civil litigation practice including knowledge of applicable court…