Law Office Assistant 1 (PCN 0278) Law Enforcement & Security - Anchorage, AK at Geebo

Law Office Assistant 1 (PCN 0278)

4.
0 Full-time 8 hours ago Full Job Description This position is open to Alaska Residents only.
Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify.
What you will be doing:
The Law Office Assistant 1 is a flexibly staffed position is in the Medicaid Fraud Control Unit and is housed independently from the primary Office of Special Prosecutions section.
It is responsible for providing administrative support to prosecutors within the Office of Special Prosecutions.
The work involves both the investigation of, and prosecution of crimes related to Medicaid fraud, abuse, neglect, or financial exploitation of patients in any facility that accepts Medicaid funds.
You will be performing a wide variety of tasks to include but not limited to typing and formatting legal documents, performing data entry, organizing documents in electronic files, and communicating with outside agencies and individuals verbally and in writing to accomplish tasks Our organization, mission and culture:
Our mission is to seek justice, promote public safety and public respect for government through prompt, effective, and compassionate prosecution of cases in a matter that advocates for the interests of the victims, respects the law enforcement agencies, responsibly stewards public resources, and holds offenders accountable while at the same time protecting the constitutional and legal rights of the accused.
The benefits of joining our team:
You will have an opportunity to learn about the legal system, engage with the court, prepare for hearings and trials, and provide vital support to everyone involved.
Applicants should be aware, however, that due to the nature of the work being done in this office, the incumbent must have the ability to tolerate exposure to graphic pictures, coarse language, and detailed descriptions of sometimes horrific criminal acts.
The incumbent must also maintain the strictest of confidences with information they will be exposed to and have access to.
While legal and basic medical knowledge would be a plus in this position, it is not required.
On-the-job training will be provided for all aspects of the position.
If you believe you have the right qualities for the job, we would like to hear from you.
The working environment you can expect:
In our office, you can become a leader, work as part of a team; work in one or more areas of law and build your office and computer skills.
The office environment is friendly, fast-paced, and never boring.
There are promotional opportunities in the administrative team within the department.
This position is located in the Office of Special Prosecutions, located in downtown Anchorage.
Parking is provided.
There is the option to work extended hours Monday through Thursday in order to have Friday afternoons off.
Who we are looking for:
To be successful in this position a candidate will need the following core competencies:
Well-developed written communication skills with the ability to edit and proofread documents for grammar, composition, punctuation, and spelling.
Strong computer skills utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Adobe.
Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to develop and to maintain cooperative working relationships with a wide variety of people and the ability to accept supervision and direct instructions.
To truly excel in this position, a candidate will have or develop the following competencies:
Ability to work calmly and productively under frequent deadline pressure and changing priorities in a distracting, fast-paced work environment with frequent interruptions.
Ability to stay focused on numerous details and to maintain a high level of accuracy.
Minimum Qualifications PI01A1 - Law Office Assistant 1 One year of experience that involves some combination of providing significant customer service contact; eliciting or exchanging information as related to requirements or procedures necessary to secure services, authorizations, or goods on behalf of the client; and/or performing standard administrative tasks such as preparing correspondence or reports, filing, entering data, receiving payments, and/or maintaining logs and includes the regular, proficient use of electronic management information systems and word processing and other standard business software applications.
Substitutions:
Any combination of post-secondary education from an accredited college or university (2.
67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month) in any area of study and/or applicable experience, as defined above, may substitute for the required experience.
An associate's degree or specific vocational-technical certification in a legal support career area (e.
g.
, paralegal, legal assistant, legal secretary, or criminal justice) may substitute for the required experience.
Vocational-technical certification in a generalized business support career area (e.
g.
, administrative office technology, business and marketing management, entrepreneurship, or office assistance) may substitute for up to 6 months of the required experience.
PI01A2 - Law Office Assistant 2 One year of specific experience as a Law Office Assistant 1 with the State of Alaska; OR Successful completion of training under a formally established Law Office Assistant 1-2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska; OR One year of experience in a law office, or other administrative experience that includes the regular, proficient use of electronic management information systems and word processing and other standard business software applications for preparing, reviewing, or processing legal documents such as affidavits, court reports, demand letters, discovery requests or responses, entries of appearances, hearing transcripts, memoranda of advice/instruction, motions, legal opinions, subpoenas, and/or writs.
Substitutions:
A bachelor's degree in a legal field of study may substitute for the required experience.
An associate's degree or specific vocational-technical certification in a legal support career area (e.
g.
, paralegal, Law Office Assistant, legal secretary, or criminal justice) may substitute for up to 6 months of the required experience.
Post-secondary education from an accredited college or university in a non-legal field of study may substitute for up to 6 months of the required experience (2.
67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month).
Vocational-Technical Certification in a generalized business support (e.
g.
, administrative office technology, business and marketing management, entrepreneurship, or office assistance) career area may substitute for up to 3 months of the required experience.
PI01A3 - Law Office Assistant 3 Two years of cumulative experience as a Law Office Assistant with the State of Alaska; OR Three years of clerical experience in a law office, or clerical experience that included the regular, proficient use of electronic management information systems and word processing and other standard business software applications and preparing, reviewing, or processing legal documents such as affidavits, court reports, demand letters, discovery requests or responses, entries of appearances, hearing transcripts, memoranda of advice/instruction, motions, legal opinions, subpoenas, and/or writs.
Substitutions:
A bachelor's degree in a legal field of study may substitute for up to 18 months of the required experience.
An associate's degree or specific vocational-technical certification in a legal support career area (e.
g.
, paralegal, Law Office Assistant, legal secretary, or criminal justice) may substitute for one year of clerical experience in a law office.
Vocational-Technical Certification in a business support (e.
g.
, administrative office technology, business and marketing management, entrepreneurship, or office assistance) career area may substitute for up to 6 months of the required experience.
Post-secondary education from an accredited college or university may substitute for up to 6 months of the required experience (2.
67 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal one month).
Special Note (All Levels):
Most positions 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 APSIN and National Crim Enforcement Information Center/National Law Enforcement Telecommunications System (NCIC/NLETS).
If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the vacancy announcement.
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.
If this requirement is present, it will be stated in the vacancy announcement.
Additional Required Information At time of application applicant(s) are requested to submit:
1.
List of three (3) professional references to include daytime telephone number and email address.
One must be a current or former supervisor.
2.
Last two (2) performance evaluations.
If unavailable, supervisory letter for reference can be substituted.
3.
A copy of academic transcripts (unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution name/URL is listed on the transcripts) to verify that you meet the minimum qualifications.
A cover letter is NOT required for this position.
Your complete application, including supplemental questions, will be used to determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
The Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) is utilized in this position.
A background check and fingerprinting will be required.
The incumbent will be required to obtain APSIN access and possibly a notary public bond, which will be done through the office.
Members of the Criminal Division are held to high standards of professionalism even in our personal lives.
The incumbent must maintain the strictest of confidences with information they will be exposed to and have access to.
Applicants should be aware that due to the nature of the work being performed in this office, the incumbent must have the ability to tolerate some exposure to graphic pictures, coarse language, and detailed descriptions of sometimes horrific criminal acts.
Please read the below information carefully.
This applies to your application submission.
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.
APSIN Please be aware - this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN).
A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN.
DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice.
Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance.
EDUCATION To verify education being used to meet the required 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 being used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position and are required with each application.
(Unofficial are okay, please ensure that the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts).
Transcripts can be attached at the time of application, provided at the time of interview or if not provided, transcripts will be required prior to appointment.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable.
If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.
S.
education programs; or an accredited U.
S.
state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university.
It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration.
WORK EXPERIENCE When using work experience not already documented in your application, please provide the employer's 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.
Work experience needed to meet the minimum qualifications must be documented in the application.
If the application does not support minimum qualifications, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
A resume will not be used to determine that minimum qualifications have been met for the position in which you are applying.
If you are currently or previously been appointed to a flexibly staffed position please ensure your work experience within a flexibly staffed position indicates the actual dates employed at each level.
Ensure your time and any subsequent flex promotion(s) are documented as a separate position.
This is required as there are minimum qualifications that require experience at a particular level in which the lower level may not be considered.
If this information is not accurately reflected in your application this may cause the processing of your application for consideration to be delayed.
NOTE:
Attaching a resume or curriculum vitae is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety.
Noting see resume or CV or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.
The State of Alaska does not provide VISA Employer sponsorships.
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.
APPLICATION NOTICE You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application.
If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply.
Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska How to Apply webpage, found here:
http:
//doa.
alaska.
gov/dop/workplace/help/ 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.
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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.
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gov For applicant password assistance please visit:
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Michelle Tobia Law Office Manager 907-269-6250 Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefitsThe following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska.
Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits.
(Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.
)Insurance Benefits Health insurance, which includes employer contributions toward medical/vision/dental The following employee groups are under AlaskaCare Benefits administered by the State:
See http:
//doa.
alaska.
gov/drb/programs/index.
html for additional information.
AVTEC Confidential Correctional Officers Marine Engineers Mt.
Edgecumbe Teachers Supervisory Unlicensed Vessel Personnel/Inland Boatman's Union Exempt employees (not covered by collective bargaining) The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts.
Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
General Government Labor, Trades and Crafts Public Safety Employees Association Masters, Mates & Pilots Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)Optional Insurance Benefits Group-based insurance premiums for Term life (employee, spouse or qualified same sex partner, and dependents) Long-term and short-term disability Accidental Death and Dismemberment Long-term care (self and eligible family members) Supplemental Survivor Benefits Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expensesRetirement Benefits Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)/Teachers' Retirement System (TRS) Matching employer contribution into a defined contribution program (new employees) Employer contribution into a defined benefit or defined contribution program (current employees) Contributions to the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan in lieu of contributions to Social Security Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Program Note:
The Defined Contribution Plan, Supplemental Annuity Plan and Deferred Compensation Program offer a variety of investment optionsSee http:
//doa.
alaska.
gov/drb/retirement/index.
html for additional information Paid Leave & Other Benefits Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served Eleven paid holidays a year Gym discounts at participating fitness providers in multiple locations throughout the state.
See http:
//doa.
alaska.
gov/drb/ghlb/employee/health/gymListing.
html for additional information.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.

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