Non-Attorney Employment Opportunities

Title: DV Clerk (Legal Clerk) – Prosecution

Employer: Municipality of Anchorage (Prosecution)

Location: Anchorage

Salary: $21.25 – $31.37/hr

DEPARTMENT: Municipal Attorney – Criminal Division
HOURS OF WORK: Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.
LOCATION: 632 West 6th Avenue, Suite 210

The Municipal Prosecutor’s Office is responsible for prosecuting misdemeanor crimes within Anchorage, including operating under the influence and domestic violence crimes. The office’s mission is to improve public safety in Anchorage.

Under the general supervision of the Municipal Prosecutor and Deputy Municipal Prosecutor, this position involves the following duties:  

Serve as receptionist for the Criminal Division, Department of Law. Receive and process incoming calls, take verbatim messages as necessary. Assist and respond to requests from individuals who appear in person at the office. Receive, sort, date stamp, distribute, and provide for the initial distribution of all incoming mail and municipal documents. Maintain staff reporting and tracking log to monitor staff whereabouts. Forward faxes, emails, phone calls, and messages to attorneys/staff. Copying/scanning as requested. Order supplies as needed. Stock supply room. Maintain a witness fee checking account. Preform other related duties as assigned.

For more information (including minimum qualifications) or to apply, please visit the full job posting at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moa/jobs/5222149/dv-clerk-legal-clerk-ii-range-10-non

(Posted: 3/25/2026)

Insurance defense litigation firm of Farley & Graves, P.C. seeks a paralegal with experience for a busy civil litigation practice. A motivated and detail-oriented individual with an ability to organize and manage multiple tasks in a litigation environment is desired for the position. Experience with discovery procedures, trial preparation, medical record summation, and billing requirements is preferred. Excellent oral and written communication skills with colleagues, witnesses and clients necessary.  Salary commensurate with experience and ability, but range is $40,000 to $70,000. Competitive medical and retirement benefits available and parking provided.  Send cover letter and resume by email to khelton@farleygraves.com or fax to (907) 274-5111.

(Posted: 3/25/2026)

Paralegal – Chicklo Law Group

Chicklo Law Group is hiring a full-time paralegal. Our office specializes in family law and domestic relations. We are located at 731 I St, Suite 101, Anchorage, AK 99501. 

Qualifications:

• Family law experience required
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office and Adobe Acrobat
• Strong interpersonal skills
• Strong writing skills
• Timely and reliable

Pay and Benefits:

• $35 per hour or more depending on experience
• Excellent health insurance
• 401k available after one year of employment

Please contact marc@chicklolaw.com for more information and to schedule an interview.

Thank you for your interest!

(Posted: 3/23/2026)

Cashion Gilmore & Lindemuth (“CGL”) seeks a receptionist/office support staff member for its Anchorage law office.  CGL is a litigation boutique with eleven attorneys specializing in both civil and criminal law.

Job duties include greeting clients and answering telephones, screening new matter inquiries, opening and routing mail, assisting paralegals, copying, drafting and editing documents, and maintaining files.

Although legal experience is not required, some office or customer experience is preferred. We are willing to train the right person. Pay is competitive at $25-$28/hour plus benefits depending on experience, and a reduced schedule of 30 hours per week is possible.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Office Administrator Jennifer Witaschek at jennifer@cashiongilmore.com.

(Posted: 3/18/2026)

Cashion Gilmore & Lindemuth (“CGL”) seeks a paralegal/legal assistant for its Anchorage law office.  CGL is a litigation boutique with eleven attorneys specializing in both civil and criminal law.

CGL uses a hybrid model where one paralegal/legal assistant is assigned to each client matter, working with the attorneys assigned to that matter. Job duties include drafting and finalizing documents and pleadings, filing pleadings in state and federal courts, organizing and maintaining files, research, docketing and deadline management, and routine communications with clients and third parties, among other tasks.  Much of the work is billable paralegal work, but CGL has no billable hour requirements for this position. 

Candidates should be extremely organized, detail oriented and have strong written and oral communication skills. Some paralegal or law office experience is required. 

Pay is competitive at $34-$38/hour plus competitive benefits depending on experience, and a reduced schedule of 30 hours per week is possible.

Interested candidates should send a cover letter and resume to Office Administrator Jennifer Witaschek at jennifer@cashiongilmore.com.

(Posted: 3/18/2026)

Title: Temporary Legal Secretary Position (3 months)

Employer: Municipality of Anchorage

Location: Anchorage

Salary: $28.43 – $42.03 Hourly (DOE)

The Civil Division of the Anchorage Municipal Attorney’s Office, located downtown in City Hall, represents and advises all municipal departments as well as the Anchorage Assembly. As a workplace, the office provides incredible diversity of work, a unique collegial environment, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the functioning of your local government. This position provides support to attorneys within the Civil Division and interfaces with municipal departments and the public as needed. It requires working with a range of municipal, state, and federal laws and rules. The position performs a wide variety of legal functions, including calendaring, indexing, drafting and preparing written documents, filing in court, and maintaining case files. Depending on office needs, this position may provide more dedicated support in one or more of the following areas: litigation; document review; customer service; and vehicle impounds. This position also provides coverage for other staff as needed and performs other duties as assigned.

*This is a temporary full-time position that will run until June 30. Temporary positions do not include full municipal benefits.*

For more information or to apply, please visit the official job posting at: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/moa/jobs/5255435/legal-secretary-iii-range-13-non 

(Posted: 3/13/2026)

The Federal Public Defender for the District of Alaska is accepting applications for a Mitigation Specialist in its Anchorage office. We are a small, collaborative office representing individuals charged with federal crimes across the District of Alaska.

Our practice is rooted in a holistic, client-centered defense model. We believe effective advocacy requires understanding the full human story behind the charges. Attorneys, investigators, and mitigation professionals work closely together to ensure our clients are seen in context—not just through criminal history or allegations.

This position is a social-work-centered role focused on trauma-informed assessment, life history development, client stabilization, and the creation of structured alternatives to incarceration. The Mitigation Specialist conducts psychosocial assessments, develops comprehensive social histories, and connects clients to treatment, housing, and community supports.

A central function of the role is developing release and reentry plans that provide courts with realistic alternatives to detention and incarceration. Responsibilities also include gathering records, interviewing collateral sources, synthesizing complex life histories, and assisting attorneys in developing persuasive mitigation narratives for sentencing.

We seek a mission-driven professional who understands the intersection of trauma, poverty, addiction, and criminalization, and who brings strong judgment, compassion, and initiative to a collaborative defense team.

Salary: JSP Grade 11–14 ($84,439 – $184,886), depending on experience and qualifications, plus federal benefits.

To view the full vacancy announcement and application instructions, visit:

https://ak.fd.org/career/employment

The Federal Public Defender is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applicants from diverse backgrounds to apply.

(Posted: 3/10/2026)

Richmond & Quinn is looking for a full-time, in-office Paralegal to provide support and work alongside the firm’s attorneys. The work involves, among other things, factual research, including interviewing potential witnesses; maintaining case files; extensive document review; organizing and summation of documents; requesting and obtaining medical records from various providers; and some occasional clerical duties. The candidate will be responsible for summarizing medical records for potential impacts on the case and further discovery of other patient treatment facilities. In this role you will also be responsible for the following:

• File management (both paper and electronic).
• Drafting correspondence, pleadings, to including discovery, disclosure, subpoena, and all other documents from the initial complaint through trial.
• Docketing and deadline management.
• Organizing and Indexing documents in an internal electronic database.
• Advanced familiarity with Microsoft Office and general computer functionality.
• Preparing medical visit and medical bill summaries.
• Routine communication with clients via phone, in person, and email.
• Routine communication with outside agencies to include insurance claims adjusters, health care providers, and opposing counsel and paralegals.

Candidates should be extremely organized; detail oriented; possess high energy and enthusiasm; be capable of learning quickly; be self-motivated; possess exceptional oral and written communication skills; and able to work both independently and as part of a team. A degree or paralegal certification is a plus but could be overlooked in place of 2+ years of paralegal/law office experience.

We offer a competitive salary ($45,000 – $80,000 DOE) and a competitive benefits package which includes medical, dental, vision, 401K with employer contributions, flex spending account, life insurance, and paid time off.  Interested applicants should e-mail a cover letter, resume, and references to Cassie Jeanes, Office Manager at cjeanes@richmondquinn.com.  

(Posted: 5/10/2026)

Richmond & Quinn, a dynamic and successful civil litigation defense firm for over 50 years, is recruiting a litigation secretary in 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 above average.

We offer competitive salary ($45,000 – $60,000 DOE) and benefits package.  Interested applicants should e-mail a resume to Cassie Jeanes, Office Manager, at cjeanes@richmondquinn.com.

(Posted: 5/10/2026)

Location: Anchorage, Alaska

Job Type: Full-time

Description:

Yuraq Legal Services LLC is seeking a skilled and motivated paralegal to join our team.  Take note of the unique pay structure!  Our areas of law that we service: family law, domestic violence, employment law, landlord tenant, and criminal law.  Take your pick!

Key Responsibilities:

• Assisting with phone calls and client communication
• Scheduling/coordinating meetings and appointments
• Staying abreast of client file needs and deadlines
• Conduct legal research and draft documents, including contracts, pleadings, motions, and agreements
• Draft filing documents
• TrueFile documents
• Apply and cite appropriate case law
• Maintain strong and positive communication and rapport with clients
• Collaborate with colleagues and support staff to develop case strategies

Requisite Qualifications:

• Experience with Microsoft Office including Word, Excel, Outlook, and similar programs.  Including Adobe
• Excels in spelling, grammar, and punctuality
• Superb attention to detail, and organization skills
• Display professional and friendly attitude
• Excellent written and verbal communication skills
• Consistent and predictable patience
• Ability to manage multiple cases and precisely meet deadlines
• Works and plays well with others

Benefits:

• Health Insurance available
• Collegial, supportive, positive and collaborative work environment
• Can consider a hybrid approach to include working from home
• UNIQUE FEE STRUCTURE!   You will be paid in two different fee structures.  For the time that you bill a client, you will be paid anywhere between $80-120 per hour, depending on experience.  For the rest of your 40-hour work week, you will be paid $30 per hour. So, in an 80-hour pay period, if you bill clients for 53.4 hours, you’d be paid $5304 ($100/hr), and the other 26.6 hours would pay $798, totaling $6102.

How to Apply:
Please submit your resume (include contact information of references) and writing sample in an email to patsy@yuraqlegal.com.

(Posted: 2/27/2026)

The Sonosky Law Firm, a national firm devoted to representing Native American interests, with offices in Washington, DC; San Diego, CA; Anchorage, AK; Albuquerque, NM and other locations is seeking a full-time Firm Administrator to oversee firmwide operations and support the continued growth and efficiency of our multi-office practice. The position is open to candidates in Anchorage, Alaska or one of our other offices noted above. Pay is competitive at $150,000 – $190,000 per year depending on experience. The full job description is available here: https://www.sonosky.com/careers.html. Interested applicants must send a cover letter and resume to Vivien Straume at vstraume@sonosky.com.

(Posted: 2/25/2026)

Busy insurance defense law firm seeking an eager, motivated, and punctual office assistant.  Part time position with required hours from approximately 12pm to 5 pm.  Position includes answering phones, processing mail, scanning documents with substantial computer use, filing, light bookkeeping, clerical support to Paralegals and Legal Assistants, and some light office cleaning.  Legal experience or understanding of legal pleadings helpful but not required.  Parking provided. Salary $20-$23 per hour DOE. 

Send cover letter and resume by email to khelton@farleygraves.com or fax to (907) 274-5111. 

(Posted: 2/17/2026)

The Federal Public Defender for the District of Alaska is accepting applications for an Investigator position in its Anchorage office. This is a full-time, permanent position in a small, highly collaborative federal defender office representing indigent clients across the District of Alaska.

Our office employs a holistic, client-centered defense model and is known for close collaboration among attorneys, mitigation specialists, investigators, and support staff. Investigators are essential members of the defense team and are involved at every stage of representation—pretrial, trial, sentencing, and post-conviction. The position requires independent judgment, persistence, and thoughtful fact development in high-stakes federal cases.

Responsibilities include conducting thorough investigations; reviewing and analyzing discovery; locating and interviewing witnesses; gathering and evaluating documentary and physical evidence; preparing clear investigative reports; assisting with trial preparation; and developing background information relevant to sentencing. The role also involves coordination with experts and consultants, maintaining confidential case files, and, when necessary, testifying in court.

The ideal candidate brings strong investigative instincts, sound professional judgment, excellent communication skills, and a demonstrated commitment to ethical, client-centered defense work. Experience conducting independent investigations is required; criminal defense or related investigative experience is strongly preferred.

Salary Range: Judiciary Salary Plan (JSP) Grade 11/Step 1 through Grade 14/Step 10 ($84,439 – $184,886), commensurate with experience and qualifications, with promotion potential to Grade 14.

To view the full vacancy announcement and application instructions, visit: https://ak.fd.org/investigator

The Federal Public Defender is an equal opportunity employer.

(Posted: 2/13/2026)

Nyquist Law Group (NLG), located in downtown Anchorage, focuses on divorce, child custody, child support, domestic violence, military divorce, adoptions, and family law appeals. Our legal team currently consists of eight full-time female legal professionals, including an amazing support staff with decades of legal experience.

Applicant must have experienced writing abilities, a basic understanding of legal research, be detailed oriented, be effective at communication, possess a strong work ethic, and have interest in working in this field. Applicants should also be proficient in typical law office software such as Word, Excel, Adobe Acrobat and have the ability to learn new programs such as Clio.

Owner, Kara Nyquist has been practicing law for 25 years and has handled or supervised over 1000 family law cases and 32 appeals in the area of divorce. Ms. Nyquist has been involved with innovative Alaska Supreme Court cases that have helped shaped the law in Alaska.

We are located in a beautiful newly renovated office building owned by Ms. Nyquist with covered parking in the heart of downtown.

Salary and Benefits:

• We offer a competitive salary from $52,000 to $65,000+, based on experience plus monthly and annual bonus opportunities. Annual salary increases are considered based on performance.
• Dog friendly office for well-behaved dogs
• On the job training.
• Four-day weekends during federal holidays.
• Paid vacation and sick days, 10 paid holidays.
• Four-week paid Maternity leave after one year of employment.
• 401K plan with firm contributions.
• Wellness Initiatives including annual employee retreats, in-office massages from a professional massage therapist and more!

  Check out our website and google reviews to become more familiar with our practice and our clients’ experiences.

Cover letter, resume and writing sample should be sent to Kallie Rush via email: kallie@nyquistlaw.com .

(Posted: 1/27/2026)