Civil Paralegal I

Are you an administrative professional ready to grow your career in a more technical, specialized field? If you’re looking for work that challenges your organizational skills while giving you a front-row seat to how city government operates, this is your opportunity. As a Civil Paralegal with the City and Borough of Juneau Law Department, you’ll transition from general administrative work into the dynamic world of municipal law with on-the-job training and support provided.

In this entry-level paralegal role, you’ll build on your administrative foundation by learning legal research, document drafting, and case support. You’ll gain hands-on experience with the laws and policies that guide public services and work directly with attorneys to support civil matters that impact the entire city. 

This is a great next step for someone with office, legal assistant, or administrative experience who’s looking to level up into a more technical career path. If you’re organized, focused, and eager to learn the inner workings of government through the lens of law, we want to hear from you. 

WHO WE ARE LOOKING FOR
We are looking for a focused, dependable individual with the following qualities:

• Excellent business writing skills with strong grammar, punctuation, and spelling;
• Exceptional attention to detail and accuracy;
• Proven ability to manage time effectively and meet deadlines;
• Strong proficiency with Microsoft Word, Outlook, and database systems;
• General knowledge of office practices and procedures – legal office experience is a plus;
• Familiarity with legal terminology, concepts, and research methods preferred;
• Willingness to learn municipal, state, and federal court rules, legislative materials, and related legal resources under attorney guidance.

THE BENEFITS OF JOINING OUR TEAM

The Law Department is a vibrant and dynamic team that values innovation and technology to enhance day-to-day office efficiency. As a member of our team, you will be encouraged to develop new skills and participate in regular administrative meetings and training sessions with staff across all departments. You will have daily interactions with CBJ staff, gaining valuable insight into the functions of local government. Additionally, you will have opportunities to cross-train within the Law Department. We place a strong emphasis on camaraderie and maintaining a healthy work-life balance, both within the department and throughout the organization.

The City and Borough of Juneau provides a competitive salary with the opportunity for regular wage increases, an excellent health insurance plan, a wellness program, generous leave accrual based on years of service, and retirement credit through the Public Employees’ Retirement System (PERS).

WORKING HOURS AND LOCATION

This position works Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.  The Law Department offices are currently located at One Sealaska Plaza, Suite 202, in Juneau, Alaska. The Civil Paralegal I has a dedicated private office within the department with a view of Mount Juneau.

The Civil Paralegal assists the department’s civil attorneys with civil litigation and administrative appeals.   Those responsibilities include preparing and proofreading legal documents, ensuring they conform to court rules and CBJ code; filing documents with the court; organizing and summarizing discovery; and communicating the litigation process to clients and witnesses in layperson’s terms.

The department also receives requests for legal services from other departments. This position assists the civil attorneys by electronically assigning incoming requests to attorneys, monitoring progress of requests, seeking additional information from external agencies and departments as needed, providing document processing support as requested, and keeping attorneys informed of deadlines.

This position also performs some administrative duties, including preparation of travel and training requests for department staff for out-of-state and in-state travel, local training, and online webinars/CLEs; receiving and distributing incoming and outgoing Civil section mail, filing incoming and outgoing documents electronically; and providing basic support to the law office manager and criminal section staff on an as-needed basis.

Education: 
Graduation from high school or the equivalent.

Experience: 
One (1) year of office clerical experience or six (6) months of legal clerical experience.

Substitution: 
Post-secondary or vocational training may be substituted for the required experience on the basis of three (3) semester or four (4) quarter hours of post-secondary education are equal to one month of experience; 150 hours of vocational education are equal to one month of experience.

Other:
APSIN Clearance
Please be aware – this position works directly with CBJ systems that may include assistance with a department’s Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN).  This requires the incumbent to submit to a pre-employment fingerprint based criminal history background check.  Due to the sensitive nature of this position, and required access to APSIN, an applicant with adult criminal convictions will not move forward in the recruitment and selection process. 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. Final offer of employment is contingent on obtaining DPS security clearance. Background Check Authority: AS 12.62 and 13 AAC 68.215

ADDITIONAL REQUIRED INFORMATION

At the time of application, applicants are required to submit a cover letter and transcripts (if applicable).

HIRING MANAGER CONTACT INFO

Hiring Manager:  Junnie Chup, Law Office Manager

Phone Number:  (907)586-5242

Email:  Junnie.Chup@juneau.gov

Please read the below information carefully to ensure your application submission meets all submittal requirements.

Education 
If you are using education to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your education in your application, and you may be required to provide transcripts.

Work Experience
If you are using work experience to meet the minimum qualifications, you must document your work experience in the application.  

If your application does not support minimum qualifications, you may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.  

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 that your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting.

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EEO Statement

The City & Borough of Juneau 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 (907) 586-5250 or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or 1-800-770-8973, or correspond with the Department of Human Resources & Risk Management at employment@juneau.gov or 155 Heritage Way, Juneau, AK 99801. The City and Borough of Juneau is an equal opportunity employer.