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Responsibilities

• Interact with clients and staff members in a manner that is respectful and empowering
• Consistent and dependable attendance
• Attend all mandatory staff meetings, program meetings, and trainings
• Present a professional demeanor to the community through appearance, communication, and presentation

Essential Functions

• Create and maintain excel file with case data to merge onto legal pleadings
• Legal writing for review and use by staff attorneys
• Input and maintain information for grant reports and prepare as necessary for review
• Scanning case files and requests from attorneys
• Create and maintain case files (electronic and hard copy) including filing pleadings
• Complete required state forms and pleadings for filing
• Manage service of process as requested to include required paperwork and tracking
• Draft, prepare, and send written correspondence for attorneys
• Notarize
• Court preparation and trial document/content review
• Client intake paperwork to include auditing for completeness, input and tracking
• Assist in calendaring on joint attorney calendars
• Transcription of legal proceedings
• Other minor clerical duties as assigned

Minimum Qualifications

• Certificate in Paralegal studies or closely related field; job experience may be used in lieu of education
• Accurate typing at 75+ WPM and excellent editing skills
• Excellent interpersonal, group, and written communication skills
• Ability to work with people from diverse backgrounds, cultures, and lifestyles
• Strong working knowledge of Word, Excel, PowerPoint, and Access
• Valid AK Drivers License
• Ability to pass background check
• Commitment to the agencys mission and goals

Preferred Qualifications

• Associates Degree in Criminal Justice or closely related field
• Three years of experience as a paralegal
• One year experience in Westlaw or Lexis Nexis

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