Overview
Staff Attorney Jobs in Falls Church, VA at Tahirih Justice Center
The Department of Commerce, Community, and Economic Development, Division of Regulatory Commission of Alaska, is recruiting for a Law Office Assistant 3 located in Anchorage!
What you will be doing:
The LOA 3 provides an advanced of legal and administrative support to the Commission, Advisory, and the Administrative Law Sections. In this position you will provide advanced level administrative support to commissioners, process legal documents, perform data entry, supervise support staff, prepare for hearings and public meetings, and collaborate with various individuals and outside agencies to accomplish tasks.
Our organization, mission and culture:
The Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development serves to promote a healthy economy, strong communities, and protect consumers in Alaska. The Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) regulates public utilities by certifying qualified providers of public utility and pipeline services and ensuring that they provide safe and adequate services and facilities at just and reasonable rates, terms, and conditions.
The benefits of joining our team:
The RCA supports a hybrid teleworking environment for employees who meet telework qualifications. We are committed to employee wellness and the need for work life balance.
The working environment you can expect:
The RCA is located in the heart of downtown Anchorage in the newly renovated ConocoPhillips building and is close to the Delaney Park Strip. The building has a cafeteria, a café, and paid parking.
The daily work environment varies from being busy during peak times and having downtime to focus on special projects or identifying areas to increase efficiencies.
Who we are looking for:
Technological Competency: Competency with standard office equipment is expected and computer literacy and fluency with Microsoft Office is essential to handling the large volume of digital documents and evidence in cases and utilizing the digital case management system.
Effective Communicator: Clear and professional oral and written communication is essential to anyone working in the legal field.
Prioritization: The ability to handle shifting priorities in high-pressure situations will enable success in the position.
Ability to Maintain Confidentiality: Strict confidentiality is required due to the nature of the work performed.
Independent Worker: Taking initiative, exercising sound judgment, and following directions is critical in our offices.
Minimum Qualifications
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:
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 Criminal 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 interview applicants are requested to submit:
Copies of your three (3) most recent evaluations if available; and
Three (3) professional references who have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the 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 if used to meet the minimum qualifications for a position. Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer 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. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
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.
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.com’ domains, visit the Lost Password Help page located at https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword.
EEO STATEMENT
The State of Alaska 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 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 [email protected].
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Contact Information
For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager at:
Lew Craig, Deputy Director
907-276-6222
[email protected]
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The 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 https://drb.alaska.gov/help/plans.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 expenses
Retirement 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 options
See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served
Twelve (12) paid holidays a year
Title: Staff Attorney
Company: Tahirih Justice Center
Location: Falls Church, VA
