Paralegal 2 (Pcn 082086)

This position is open to Alaska Residents only.

The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development,

Division of Corporations, Business & Professional Licensing

  is recruiting for Paralegal 2 located in Juneau!

What you will be doing:

At the Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing Division, Paralegals serve to ensure competent, professional, and regulated services are delivered to the community by investigating alleged continuing education violations of statutes and regulations governing 43 different licensed professions in the State of Alaska. The paralegal is the Division's focal point for all Freedom of Information Act document requests in accordance with the Alaska Public Records Act.

The paralegal is further responsible for reporting professional licensing disciplinary actions to national databanks as required by law. This paralegal position supervises a Paralegal 2 and an Office Assistant 2.

Our organization, mission and culture:

The mission of the Division of Corporations, Business and Professional Licensing is to ensure that competent, professional and regulated commercial services are available to Alaska consumers. The investigation unit supports this mission by investigating and reporting allegations against Alaska's licensed professionals who violate the laws governing their licenses.

The benefits of joining our team:

Flexible work schedules, opportunities for telework, friendly team atmosphere, training opportunities, and a comprehensive employee benefits package to include retirement, health insurance, 11 paid holidays and paid leave accrual.

The working environment you can expect:

This supervisory position is located in Juneau, Alaska. The Juneau office is located on the 9th floor of the State Office Building in beautiful downtown Juneau. A hybrid schedule of in-office days and teleworking will be considered after a period of training has been completed.

Who we are looking for:

• Research: Knowledge of the legal and investigative principles, methods, and processes used to conduct a systematic and objective inquiry; including steps, collection, analysis, and interpretation of data; and the reporting of results

• Reasoning: Identifies rules, principles, or relationships that explain facts, data, or other information; analyzes information and makes correct inferences or draws accurate conclusions.

• Technological Competency: Competency with standard office equipment is expected and computer literary and fluency with Microsoft Office is essential to handling the large volume of digital documents and evidence in cases and utilizing the digital case management system.

• Effective Communicator: Clear and professional oral and written communication is essential to anyone working in the legal field.

• Ability to Maintain Confidentiality: Strict confidentiality is required due to the nature of the work performed.

• Independent Worker: Taking initiative, exercising sound judgment, and following directions with minimal supervision is critical in our offices.

The best candidate for this position will have the opportunity to utilize and acquire a wide range of investigative and paralegal skills. The incumbent will join a team of professionals, committed to public service.

Successful completion of training under a formally established Paralegal 1-2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska;

OR

Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in:

• Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment.

• Administrative Law: Knowledge of State and federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements.

• Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail.

• 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.

• Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations).

Equivalent to those typically gained by:

Post-secondary and/or vocational education in a legal, paralegal, criminal justice, or similar legal support area and/or experience performing paraprofessional legal investigation, discovery, and providing support in the preparation of legal cases, reports, documents, and exhibits.

At time of application applicants are requested to submit:

• Copy of transcripts if using to meet MQs (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts).

• Cover Letter (see instructions below).

At time of interview applicants are requested to submit:

• Three (3) supervisory references;

• Two (2) writing samples; and

• Last three (3) performance evaluations.

Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission.

COVER LETTER

The cover letter must address (in detail) each of the position-specific competencies listed above to determine if the applicant has the requisite experience. The position requires extensive communication skills, both verbal and written.

The incumbent must demonstrate the ability to write in a manner indicating their ability to clearly communicate ideas, intent, and direction.

A successful cover letter will give specific examples demonstrating your experience in an area, in which you assert professional competency.  The cover letter should be formatted in the traditional letter style complete with date, inside address, subject line, salutation, body of letter, complimentary close, and signature block. Applicants are advised to pay particular attention to spelling, punctuation and grammar as the cover letter will also be used as a professional writing sample.

SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONS

For your application to be evaluated you must answer the Supplemental Questions.  Be specific in your answers and tell us how you acquired the relevant experience.

Please use complete sentences and proof-read your submissions when answering the supplemental questions. Your responses will be considered a writing sample and will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process.

EDUCATION

If post-secondary education is required to meet the minimum qualifications, you must fill in the Education section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of units completed.

Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer name, your job title, dates of employment, and whether full-or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.

MULTIPLE VACANCIES

This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to ninety (90) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.

NOTICE

Questions regarding the application process can be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465- 4095. If you choose to be contacted by email, please ensure your email address is correct on your application and that the spam filter will permit email from the 'govermentjobs.com' domains.  For information on allowing emails from the 'governmentjobs.com' domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.

EEO STATEMENT

The State of Alaska complies with Title I of the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA). Individuals with disabilities, who require accommodation, auxiliary aides or services, or alternative communication formats, please call 1-800-587-4095 in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973 or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at:

P. O. Box 110201, Juneau, AK 99811-0201. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer.

WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE

Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at 1-800-587-0430 (toll free) or (907) 465-4095 if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to recruitment.services@alaska.gov.

For applicant password assistance please visit: https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword 

For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at: 

Erika Prieksat

Investigator 5

Phone: (907) 269-4964

erika.prieksat@alaska.gov