Non-Attorney Employment Opportunities

Paralegal – Litigation

Davis Wright Tremaine LLP is looking for a Paralegal – Litigation to join our team in our Anchorage office. The salary for this position is $60,000 to $75,000 per year ($30.77-$38.46 hourly)

On a typical day you will:

Case Management Activity

• Maintain or oversee maintenance of a comprehensive case calendar, using information provided by attorneys and consulting applicable court rules to calculate deadlines for filing and service; work with docketing personnel to ensure that both calendar systems contain accurate and current information
• Proofread legal memoranda to identify and correct typographical and/or grammatical errors; check all citations to legal authorities and to the evidence for accuracy of citations and forms of citation consistent with The Bluebook and/or specific court requirements

Legal/Fact Research

• Perform complex fact research and analysis; retrieve and review documents from clients and other parties, and outside sources such as the Internet, public agencies, courts or libraries, as well as case, statutory and/or regulatory law; prepare memoranda or summary sheets reflecting assigned work product

Discovery

• Assist with and participate in collection of client documents; manage detailed tracking of document collection; work with litigation support to ensure proper collection of electronic documents and files

Preparation for and Assistance at Trial or Other Proceedings

• Assist with trial or arbitration proceedings (tasks include but are not limited to: preparation of exhibit and witness lists, designations of deposition testimony, preparation of trial briefs)
• Work with trial support vendor and/or internal litigation support staff to prepare and operate courtroom technology;

Administrative Tasks

• Accurately and completely record billable time spent and tasks performed in accordance with firm policy and client-imposed billing protocols; enter and release time promptly in compliance with the firm’s announced deadlines

Join us if you have:

• 7+ years of paralegal experience
• Bachelor’s degree and completion of paralegal program of study required

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(Posted 06/25/2024)

Our small family law firm is seeking an Office Administrator. We are located off Abbott Road, near the Seward Highway. The position needs to be mostly on-site, but for the right candidate, the work environment can be somewhat flexible.

Some administrative experience, including light bookkeeping is required. Law office experience is a big bonus. Everything else is a plus, but training will be available for the right person.

 We recently transitioned to cloud-based Document Management (Net Docs), Practice Management (ZenCase), and Billing software (QBO), so we will all be learning together. We need someone who can master these complex systems, add to our P&P manual, and help train future new hires.

Qualified candidates will have the following skills and attributes:

• Office experience
• Experience with QuickBooks. Ability to learn how QB Online interacts with our practice management software.
• Proficiency in MS Office/Office 365
• Calendar management experience
• Ability to track accounts and ensure timely client payments. A/R collection where necessary
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally with staff and clients
• Responsible management of confidential information
• Ability to supervise an assistant (in the future)
• Ability to provide local computer tech support (working with our IT provider and the support

   teams of the various cloud platforms).

• Basic familiarity with social media marketing (We need someone to be the point person for website updates and marketing. This is optional but it is an example of the possibilities to gain experience and exercise creativity.)

There are endless possibilities, depending on your interests.

Salary DOE, ranging from $45k-60k

Please submit resume, CV, or other materials in PDF format to: so@aklaw.pro

Note: Must be PDF format. We will NOT open Word documents.

(Posted 06/20/2024)

Legal Assistant 

Anchorage, AK

$60,000+DOE, excellent benefits             

Our client/job summary: Notable legal firm, in business for over 50 years, with a reputation for the highest possible work standards.  They are seeking a seasoned Legal Assistant who shares a passion for excellence in the legal profession. If you have experience providing administrative support to multiple attorneys and are deadline and accuracy-driven, let’s hear from you soon!

If interested, apply here or send your resume to jobs@peopleak.com today!

 The Perks: 

• Health, dental, vision, disability insurance
• 401(k)
• PTO
• Bonus opportunities
• Fun, comfortable work environment

Would you like to: 

• Prepare filings using various systems.
• Be responsible for proofreading and ensuring formatting consistency and accuracy on time-sensitive, high-profile documents, including procurement filings, procurement notifications, and other procurement documents
• Collect, organize, and maintain documents for production from various lines of business; work with attorneys to determine documents to produce; assist in drafting response documents.
• Draft and maintain general correspondence.  
• Pull documents from PACER.
• Maintain and update files.
• Assist attorneys with client development. 
• General administrative support. 

You need:   

• At least five years of experience as a Legal Assistant 
• Strong written verbal communication skills, good working knowledge of databases and spreadsheets, strong research skills, and a technology-related background or interest.
• Ability to work independently, with minimal supervision
• Experience proofing documents to ensure they comply with court filing rules and requirements.
• To be independent, self-motivated, confident, detail-oriented & a multi-tasker. 

• Analytical problem-solving abilities with high work standards, including special attention to detail, accuracy, and an emphasis on meeting deadlines. 

• Possession of excellent organizational, and interpersonal skills, as well as a high level of discretion, poise, professionalism, maturity, and strong work ethic.
• The ability to work well both with a team and independently under limited supervision, be able to prioritize multiple assignments, and be flexible to adapt to changing organizational needs.
•  Advanced proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, and PowerPoint.
• Availability to work overtime, periodically. 

PeopleAK is here for you!

Our recruiters have over 50 years of combined experience placing candidates in rewarding roles. This is a free service for job seekers. Contact us today!  

(Posted 06/19/2024)

ALASKA COURT SYSTEM

Court Case Manager 2

Anchorage, Alaska

$25.29 Hourly

Open Until Filled

 The Appellate Courts of the Alaska Court System invites applications for Court Case Managers 2 that will perform a variety of clerical and technical functions in support of court operations.

• Open new appeals, set up files, prepare and distribute opening notices;
• Evaluate motions to determine if they are routine, individual justice/judge, or full court and how and to whom they should be routed; enter all motions and opposition data into computer;
• Analyze and assign individual justice/judge and full-court motions; compose assignment memos, describe relief requested in the motion, whether the motion is opposed, and other pertinent facts;
• Receive and route memoranda and responses; compose, sign, and distribute orders on petitions;
• File paperwork in case files, records, confidential files, and closed files;
• Retrieve files, records and pertinent documents for the court; prepare courtroom, accommodate the parties and media, enter orders directed by the court; act as in-court clerk by operating recorder and timer, keeping track of attorneys’ time and taking log notes;
• Assist customers and answer main office phone; open and sort incoming mail.

Qualifications: Graduation from high school or GED; one year of advanced clerical work experience; and the ability to keyboard at least 40 words per minute (net).  

How to Apply: For detailed job and benefit information and instructions on how to apply, please visit http://workplace.alaska.gov.

(Posted 06/14/2024)

Richmond & Quinn, a dynamic and successful civil litigation defense firm for over 49 years, is recruiting a litigation secretary for our Anchorage office.

Job Duties:

• Type, proofread, format, and edit correspondence, pleadings, discovery responses, and other legal documents.
• Prepare spreadsheets analyzing client billing data.
• Open new client matters and initiate conflict checks.
• Maintain paper and electronic files.
• Draft correspondence and communicate with project team and client contacts.
• Schedule appointments, depositions, meetings; maintain calendars; set up conference calls.
• File pleadings in state and federal courts in many different venues, as well as in agency proceedings.
• Track and calendar internal and litigation deadlines.
• Open and route mail and email; attach files and documents.

The ideal candidate should have; excellent grammar; proofreading and organizational skills. Strong skills in word processing and computer use proficiency in MS Office Products (Word, Outlook, Excel) and Adobe Acrobat or Nuance required. Experience filing documents with state and federal courts. Ability to read and understand court rules, and to ensure compliance with assigned judge’s individual rules and practices. Possess a high attention to detail and sensitivity to confidential materials • Ability to work independently and anticipate needed tasks to complete projects • Ability and willingness to learn new electronic programs • High level of energy; able to work at a fast pace and to prioritize tasks • Ability to work in a team-oriented, service focused environment • Ability to understand and follow work instructions with minimal supervision.

Preferred candidates will possess 2+ years’ experience as a litigation assistant, or similar administrative assistant experience.  Richmond & Quinn is willing to train the right candidate if their proofreading keyboarding and MS Word skills are advanced.

We offer a competitive salary and benefits package. Pay ranges from $23.00-$28.00 per hour DOE.  Interested applicants should e-mail a resume to Jessica Dawson, Business Manager, at jdawson@richmondquinn.com.

(Posted 06/11/2024)

Durrell Law Group, P.C. is a well-established Anchorage law firm with a busy estate planning, business and probate practice.  We are seeking a part-time (20 hours per week) clerical assistant to provide office support in the afternoons.  Some experience is preferred but not required.  Candidates must have good computer and communications skills and be able to work independently.  Wage is $19-24/hr DOE.  Interested persons can submit resumes or questions to sbeach@durrell.com.

(Posted 06/04/2024)

Durrell Law Group, P.C. is a well-established Anchorage law firm with a busy business law, estate planning, trust, and probate practice.  We are looking for a full or part-time paralegal to assist us in serving our clients.  Individuals must have good computer skills and be able to work independently and with other staff members.  Formal education, training and experience preferred but not required.

Salary range is $40,000-60,000 DOE.  Interested persons should submit a resume and cover letter to Susan Beach at sbeach@durrell.com.

(Posted 06/04/2024)

The law firm of Clayton & Diemer, LLC seeks a full-time or part time legal assistant in support of active civil litigation and commercial transaction practice.  Competitive candidate demonstrates the ability to support all aspects of civil litigation and commercial transactions including document finalization and court filing.  Competitive candidate has familiarity with Microsoft Office 365, legal citation, civil rules and a minimum of three to five years of experience. Clayton & Diemer is a well-established Alaska law firm with a dynamic practice and a vision for the future. We offer competitive compensation for this position ranging from $30-$40 per hour DOE and extensive benefits to eligible full-time employees including paid time off, paid holidays, health insurance, and 401k with matching.  E-mail resume to peter.diemer@cdlaw.pro.

(Posted 06/04/2024)

The Office of Public Advocacy is seeking an investigator for its Rural Defense Section.  This particular section—the Rural Defense Section (RDS)—focuses on criminal and parental defense and representing respondents in guardianship cases.  RDS also occasionally represents children in child-in-need-of-aid cases, juvenile cases, and other assorted types of cases.  RDS’s casework comes from across the state with a primary focus on cases in Northwestern and Western communities, with court sites in Nome, Unalakleet, Kotzebue, and Bethel.  The daily work is generally done from Anchorage; however, travel across the state is required.  This position is responsible for conducting investigation and other activities related to criminal and parental defense cases. 

This position assists attorneys in obtaining and evaluating information and evidence, enabling them to provide effective legal representation for clients who have been appointed an attorney due to their inability to afford one on their own. The duties include interviewing clients and witnesses, both in person and telephonically, testifying in court, subpoenaing witnesses and records, reviewing police reports, records and interviews, conducting research on a variety of issues, obtaining copies of digital evidence, coordinating witness and expert travel, researching experts and making arrangements for their services, and preparing demonstrative aides to be used at trial. This position also assists with investigative activities related to juvenile representation and representation of respondents to guardianship proceedings, as well as administrative duties as needed.

Compensation includes a comprehensive benefits package: medical, dental and vision insurance, retirement, and a minimum of four weeks of paid leave.  To learn more about this position or apply, please visit Workplace Alaska at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska.  Salary range is commensurate with experience, between $54,990 – $100,990 annually. 

(Posted 05/30/2024)

Manley Brautigam Bankston P.C. is seeking a friendly, outgoing administrative assistant and receptionist. Law office experience is preferred, but we are willing to train the right applicant. Manley Brautigam Bankston is a fast-paced law firm, and the successful candidate must be able to tackle many tasks such as answering phone calls, greeting guests, scanning, and distributing mail, photocopying, and filing. We are looking for someone who is proactive and takes the initiative to seek out additional assignments.  As the first impression for our firm, the ideal candidate will be upbeat and always smiling to greet guests and clients both on the phone and in person. Punctual, friendly, professional demeanor is important. Our firm is conveniently located downtown near the Coastal Trail, has a friendly working environment, a summer flex schedule, free onsite parking and competitive benefits and salary package. Salary $20-$25/hr. DOE. Manley Brautigam Bankston P.C. is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer. Email resume and cover letter to jennifer@mbb.law.

(Posted 5/28/2024)

Check out this opportunity to work as a litigation paralegal for one of the City’s finest firms—Brena, Bell & Walker, P.C. (est. 1988). Our legal staff stays for decades because we provide a comfortable working atmosphere, have good clients, and enjoy a pleasant downtown location near the park strip. Our location features beautiful offices, a view of the inlet, a company gym, on-site parking, and a roof-top deck overlooking the city.  We offer good benefits, flexibility, and an unbeatable 401(k) program.  

If you want to be part of an excellent team and have the qualifications for the job, you will work for two or more attorneys whose practice areas consist of general law and administrative law, which matters begin before boards and agencies and often progress to appellate practice before the superior and supreme courts of Alaska. 

We seek a friendly, professional, and conscientious person with at least ten years’ legal experience who possesses strong skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); organization/prioritization; proofreading/grammar/citation format, calendaring’ communication/coordination with others; knowledge of the court systems and their rules and filing requirements; as well as an ability to work independently, organize case files, and be prepared for upcoming deadlines and events.  Litigation paralegal experience is strongly preferred.  If interested in a great job, please send a resume to: careers@brenalaw.com

Benefits Include

• Pay $85,000-$110,000, DOE.
• 401(k) with match
• Health Insurance
• Paid leave
• Discretionary Bonuses

(Posted 5/20/24)

Check out this opportunity to work as a contract litigation paralegal for one of the City’s finest firms—Brena, Bell & Walker, P.C. (est. 1988). Our legal staff stays for decades because we provide a comfortable working atmosphere, have good clients, and enjoy a pleasant downtown location near the park strip. Our location features beautiful offices, a view of the inlet, a company gym, on-site parking, and a roof-top deck overlooking the city.  $50-$55/hr DOE. 

If you want to be part of an excellent team and have the qualifications for the job, you will work for attorneys whose practice areas consist of general law and administrative law, which matters begin before boards and agencies and often progress to appellate practice before the superior and supreme courts of Alaska. 

We seek a friendly, professional, and conscientious person with at least ten years’ legal experience who possesses strong skills in Microsoft Office programs (Word, Excel, PowerPoint); organization/prioritization; proofreading/grammar/citation format, calendaring’ communication/coordination with others; knowledge of the court systems and their rules and filing requirements; as well as an ability to work independently, organize case files, and be prepared for upcoming deadlines and events.  Litigation paralegal experience is strongly preferred.  If interested in a great job, please send a resume to: careers@brenalaw.com.

(Posted 5/20/24)

The Thompson Law Group is looking for a full-time receptionist/assistant to assist with answering a multi-phone system, assisting walk-in clients, scheduling, filing, disbursing mail and other tasks as assigned. The ideal candidate has excellent communication skills, is detail oriented, dependable, proficient in typing, Word, Excel, and Outlook, is a team player but can also work independently, and can work under high pressure with strict deadlines.

Friendly, busy work environment located in downtown Anchorage off of the Parkstrip with free onsite and street parking. Expect paid holidays, with a benefits package that includes vacation/sick time after a probationary period, and a matching Simple IRA after one year of employment.

Pay range $20-$25 per hour, 8:00 am – 5:00 pm.

Experience in a law office not necessary but preferred! To apply, please email resume to accounting@akdltlaw.com.

(Posted 05/16/2024)

Pay Range $16.00 to $19.00 per hour

Small, fast-paced law firm has an immediate opening for a Front Desk Receptionist. This is a full-time position: Monday-Friday, 9am to 5pm. The receptionist position assists Attorneys and Paralegals in everyday tasks such as copying, filing, faxing, and answering and managing phone calls. Applicants must have a positive, pleasant, and professional demeanor. Additionally, candidates should have excellent customer service and telephone skills. It is expected that the receptionist be able to deal with difficult clients. The receptionist handles incoming documents, utilizes document management software, and saves/files documents to database as part of an organized file system. Additional tasks include setting up conference rooms for meetings and cleaning up after meetings, as well as preparing outgoing mail for pick-up or courier. Candidates are expected to multi-task and handle light project work during slower periods.

The ideal candidate will have the following attributes:

• Proficient communication and writing skills, including strong grammar and spelling.
• Excellent organizational skills, with strong attention to detail, including filing and document organization.
• Punctuality, including time-management skills and attentiveness to deadlines.
• Flexibility and ability to cooperate with others in a small office environment.
• Willingness to learn and develop a basic understanding of law and legal process.
• Experience and proficiency with Microsoft Word, Excel, Outlook, and Teams.
• Previous experience in a Reception role a plus, but not required.

If you have all these skills, we would love to see if you would be an asset to our team.

(Posted 05/15/2024)

The Law Offices of Craig Richards seeks a contract paralegal to assist primarily in litigation. 

The immediate need is to assist in one case, but if the candidate had more time there is room for a larger amount of work. 

Experience with litigation and a desire to have a long-term relationship with Mr. Richards and other staff, through the course of an entire case or longer, are the two desired criteria.

Compensation will be based on your stated contract rate.  My past experience is $50 per hour is competitive, but if your current rates are higher that will be considered. 

(Posted 05/07/2024)

Sonosky Chambers is a national law firm devoted to representing Native American interests across the United States.  Sonosky has an immediate opening for a full-time legal administrative assistant in the Anchorage office.  

Job Description – Legal Administrative Assistant

Daily administrative tasks for our Anchorage and Juneau offices: answer phones, greet clients, accept deliveries; assist with light accounting/bookkeeping; assist in calendaring for attorneys; booking travel for attorneys; time entry for attorneys; interface with IT to assist attorneys; document research and database records management; assist legal assistants with document preparation; light duties around the office; other duties as assigned. Schedule is Monday-Friday 8am-5pm.

Minimum Qualifications, Desired Skills and Abilities

Prior law office experience is preferred, but not required. Familiarity with Microsoft Office Suite: Word, Excel, Outlook; familiarity with Adobe Acrobat; detail oriented; ability to work at pace and manage competing deadlines, prioritizing appropriately; strong organizational skills; 40-60 wpm typing skill; highly competent verbal and written professional communication skills.

Benefits/Salary

45-55k Salary DOE, health and dental insurance, 401k, PTO and sick leave, and paid holidays.

Please send your resume and cover letter, with references, to Lydia at lydia@sonosky.net

(Posted 05/07/2024)

About this Position: This is a full-time position based in Anchorage, Alaska. Telework options available. The Alaska Institute for Justice (AIJ), is committed to protecting the human rights of all Alaskans. AIJ is an award winning agency with dedicated professionals that provide statewide legal services to immigrants, language access services and public policy work.

The ideal candidate for this position must:

• Have a commitment to protecting human rights and creating equitable communities
• Prior grant writing and grant management experience
• Superb written and verbal communication skills
• Have an understanding or desire to learn about domestic violence, sexual assault and human trafficking and the legal and language access needs for underserved immigrant and limited English proficient Alaskans.

QUALIFICATIONS

• Bachelor’s or Master’s degree and a minimum of five years’ experience with grant writing in non-profit or other settings, or transferable work experience.
• Excellent technical writing skills.

PRIMARY RESPONSIBILITIES:
Grant Writing and Management

• Grant development and management to build agency capacity and sustainability including with local, state and federal funding opportunities. Review of grant solicitations and request for proposals. Lead role with preparing grant application materials for submission. Managing grant programmatic and financial requirements.
• Grant writing includes overall responsibility for the development of proposal abstracts, letters of intent, summary data sheet, proposal narratives with purpose of the proposal, what will be done and who will implement the proposal.
• Development of grant opportunities through outreach, networking and partnerships with community agencies on grant applications.

Salary: $75,000 to $100,000 with a generous benefits package. The Alaska Institute for Justice is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Position open until filled.
To apply please submit a cover letter referencing this position, a resume, and the names and contact information for three professional-related references electronically to:

Kari Robinson, Deputy Director
Alaska Institute for Justice
kari.robinson@akijp.org

(Posted 05/01/2024)