Litigation paralegal jobs in Alaska

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. What You Will Be Doing First and foremost, you will be learning the statutes and regulations that apply to election campaign financial activity in the state of Alaska. Next, you will be applying what you learned to specific fact situations to reach conclusions and make recommendations concerning candidate and group compliance with Alaska's campaign disclosure laws and regulations. Finally, you will be assisting candidates and groups in their efforts to be compliant with Alaska's campaign disclosure laws and regulations. You will track filer reporting expectations through the agency's online filing program, review filings for completeness and timeliness, assess penalties for late filings, draft appeal recommendations to present before the Commission, and provide formal and informal guidance on best practices. You will field requests from filers and the public for interpretations on application of the laws to different situations, draft explanatory materials, forms, manuals, and regulations to implement the laws and design training modules and materials to assist candidates and political groups with compliance. Our Organization, Mission, and Culture Our mission is to provide the public with transparency in elections. Our office ensures that candidates and groups participating in state and local elections report their contributors and expenditures in a timely fashion according to the timelines set forth in Alaska's campaign disclosure statutes and regulations. We also ensure that candidates and groups follow all of the rules and limitations contained in those statutes and regulations. It is an engaging and fast-paced job with a continually changing legal landscape. There are a wide variety of daily tasks that tend to ebb and flow based on election cycles. Many of the activities in our office are relevant to current affairs, and for the right person, ultimately the position can be very rewarding. The Benefits of Joining Our Team We have an excellent benefit package including generous vacation time. We are a small agency committed to providing excellent customer service to our filers and the public at large. We value dependability, independent thinking, and teamwork. Your role will directly assist filers and plays an integral part in the success of the agency's mission. The Working Environment You Can Expect This position is located in the Anchorage office located within the Charter College building at Lake Otis Pkwy. and Northern Lights Blvd. Our building offers covered and heated parking with close proximity to shopping, the biketrail, and the U-Med district. Who We Are Looking For We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: * Computer Skills: Uses computers, software applications, databases, and automated systems to accomplish work. * Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development. * Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. Minimum Qualifications Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. PI01B1 - Paralegal 1 Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: * Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. * Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. * Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. * Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Post-secondary and/or vocational education in a legal or legal support area and/or experience preparing, reviewing, or processing legal documents such as affidavits, court reports, demand letters, discovery requests or responses, hearing transcripts, memoranda of advice/instruction/understanding, letters of agreement, motions, legal opinions, subpoenas, and/or writs. PI01B2 - Paralegal 2 Successful completion of training under a formally established Paralegal 1-2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska; OR Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: * Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. * Administrative Law: Knowledge of State and federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements. * Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. * Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. * Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations). Equivalent to those typically gained by: Post-secondary and/or vocational education in a legal, paralegal, criminal justice, or similar legal support area and/or experience performing paraprofessional legal investigation, discovery, and providing support in the preparation of legal cases, reports, documents, and exhibits. Special Note (All Levels): Positions may 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 Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and National Crime 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. "Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. "Paraprofessional" work is typically associated with and supportive of a professional field. It involves extensive practical knowledge gained through experience and/or specific formal or on-the-job training. Work in these occupations may involve substantial elements of the work of the professional or administrative field, but requires less than full knowledge of the field involved. "Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility. "Technical" means performing tasks, methods, procedures, and computations that are covered by established precedents or guidelines and often require a high degree of skill, care, and precision. "Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. "Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. Additional Required Information Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission. THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. At time of interview, please be prepared to provide: * Three professional references who have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their daytime contact information. * Copies of your three most recent evaluations or letters of recommendation. * A writing sample 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 within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. WORK EXPERIENCE If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's 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. 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 your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. APPLICATION NOTICE You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: ***************************************** 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 ************** or ************** in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or ************** 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. NOTICE 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 ******************************************************************** WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at ************** (toll free) or ************** if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to *******************************. For applicant password assistance please visit: ******************************************************************* Contact Information Heather Hebdon Executive Director ************************* 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 ************************************** 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 ******************************* for additional information Paid Leave & Other Benefits * Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served * Twelve (12) paid holidays a year Employer State of Alaska Address PO Box 110201 Juneau, Alaska, 99811 Phone ************** (Statewide toll-free number) ************** (Juneau and out-of-state callers) Website ****************************

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358). What You Will Be Doing The paralegal for the Child Protection Section will provide legal assistance to attorneys who represent the Department of Family and Community Services, Office of Children's Services. The paralegal will provide trial and hearing support to attorneys who handle child-in-need-of-aid cases. The position will be assigned significant discovery review and redaction, routine legal research, document and motion drafting, witness interview and coordination, evidence gathering and production, preparation of pretrial notebooks, and production of exhibits. Mission and Culture The Department of Law upholds the rule of law, protects public safety, and provides high quality legal representation to executive branch agencies for the benefit of all Alaskans. The Department of Law is committed to excellence in our work. We will maintain the highest standards of ethics and professionalism to promote exceptional legal representation to the State through a valued and well-trained team of attorneys and administrative professionals dedicated to public service. Our team values integrity, success, positivity, creativity, collaboration, and empowerment. The applicant can expect to be relied on for their strengths as well as given opportunities for professional development as part of a focused team. Benefits of Joining Our Team Our paralegals are the attorneys' right hand, helping them from top to bottom and beginning to end over the course of their cases. Within that, we offer opportunities to learn about the legal system, engage with the court, prepare for hearings and trials, and help protect Alaska's children to the benefit of all Alaskans. People who succeed and thrive in our office are those who can be reliable and present each day to work alongside their assigned attorneys to tackle their various deadlines and legal puzzles. You can expect a 37.5-hour work week; 12 paid holidays; personal leave accrual starting at 6 hours per pay period (about 21 days annually) and increasing with years of service. Our office also offers an optional hybrid telework schedule following completion of the probationary period. The general office hours are 8:00am to 4:30pm, but there is flexibility in establishing your regular hours around core business hours. The Working Environment You Can Expect Our Anchorage office is in the Brady Building at 1031 W 4th Avenue. In the heart of downtown, you are close to cafes, lunch spots, the Coastal Trail, and parks. Who We Are Looking For * Self-Management: Sets well-defined and realistic goals and displays a high level of initiative and effort. The ability to problem-solve, prioritize, and adjust to changing workplace dynamics to balance multiple projects and meet deadlines in an environment with frequent interruptions and changing priorities. Proven ability to work independently. Adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. * Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. * Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, politeness to others. * Leadership: Effectively delegates tasks; tactfully acts as project manager or committee leader; oversees team deadlines/checkpoints; demonstrates considerate decision-making; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed. * Legal experience: Experience in working within the civil litigation practice including working knowledge of applicable court rules or rules of civil procedure Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Minimum Qualifications Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Minimum Qualifications for the Paralegal 1 level: Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: * Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. * Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. * Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. * Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Post-secondary and/or vocational education in a legal or legal support area and/or experience preparing, reviewing, or processing legal documents such as affidavits, court reports, demand letters, discovery requests or responses, hearing transcripts, memoranda of advice/instruction/understanding, letters of agreement, motions, legal opinions, subpoenas, and/or writs. Minimum Qualifications for the Paralegal 2 level: Successful completion of training under a formally established Paralegal 1-2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska; OR Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: * Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. * Administrative Law: Knowledge of State and federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements. * Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. * Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. * Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations). Equivalent to those typically gained by: Post-secondary and/or vocational education in a legal, paralegal, criminal justice, or similar legal support area and/or experience performing paraprofessional legal investigation, discovery, and providing support in the preparation of legal cases, reports, documents, and exhibits. Special Note (All Levels): Positions may 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 Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and National Crime 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. "Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. "Paraprofessional" work is typically associated with and supportive of a professional field. It involves extensive practical knowledge gained through experience and/or specific formal or on-the-job training. Work in these occupations may involve substantial elements of the work of the professional or administrative field, but requires less than full knowledge of the field involved. "Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility. "Technical" means performing tasks, methods, procedures, and computations that are covered by established precedents or guidelines and often require a high degree of skill, care, and precision. "Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. "Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. Additional Required Information NOTE: PLEASE READ THE FOLLOWING CAREFULLY THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time. If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following: * Last two (2) Performance Evaluations * A writing sample that is less than 5 pages on any topic. This should be a technical or professional writing sample - not a personal statement or contain personal information. Your writing sample should showcase your grammar, clarity, and ability to communicate a topic or point. Application Notice You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date. 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 the interview. Special Instructions for Foreign Education Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Work Experience If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase. Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" 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. Bargaining Unit If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question. Flexible Staffing This position is flexibly staffed. The level of the job offer will be based on the selected candidate's credibly possessed and proven competencies. If hired at the lower level, you will be promoted to the higher level after completing the training plan and demonstrating competency in the work. 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 ************** or 465-4095 in Juneau or ************** (TTY) 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. Contact Information Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at ************** (toll-free) or ************** if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to *******************************. For applicant password assistance, please visit the reset password page. For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following: Kelly West Administrative Operations Manager Phone: ************ ********************* 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 ************************************** 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 ******************************* for additional information Paid Leave & Other Benefits * Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served * Twelve (12) paid holidays a year Employer State of Alaska Address PO Box 110201 Juneau, Alaska, 99811 Phone ************** (Statewide toll-free number) ************** (Juneau and out-of-state callers) Website ****************************

This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. What You Will Be Doing First and foremost, you will be learning the statutes and regulations that apply to Alaska's campaign and public official financial disclosure laws and regulations. Next, you will be applying what you learn to specific fact situations to reach conclusions and make recommendations concerning compliance with Alaska's financial disclosure laws and regulations. You will also assist public officials, legislators, candidates, and groups in their efforts to be compliant with Alaska's campaign and public official financial disclosure law. You will track filer reporting expectations through the agency's online filing program, review filings for completeness and timeliness, assess penalties for late filings, draft appeal recommendations to present before the Commission, and provide formal and informal guidance on best practices. You will field requests from filers and the public for interpretations on application of the laws to different situations, draft explanatory materials, forms, manuals, and regulations to implement the laws and design training modules and materials to assist filers with compliance. Our Organization, Mission, and Culture Our mission is to encourage public confidence in their elected and appointed officials by publishing financial information related to elections and elected and appointed public officials. Our office ensures that candidates and groups participating in state and local elections report their contributors and expenditures in a timely fashion according to the timelines set forth in Alaska's campaign disclosure statutes and regulations. We also ensure that candidates and groups follow all of the rules and limitations contained in those statutes and regulations. It is an engaging and fast-paced job with a continually changing legal landscape. There are a wide variety of daily tasks that tend to ebb and flow based on election and reporting cycles. Many of the activities in our office are relevant to current affairs, and for the right person, ultimately the position can be very rewarding. The Benefits of Joining Our Team We have an excellent benefit package including generous vacation time. We are a small agency committed to providing excellent customer service to our filers and the public at large. We value dependability, initiative, independent thinking, and teamwork. Your role will directly assist filers and plays an integral part in the success of the agency's mission. The Working Environment You Can Expect This position is located in the Anchorage office located within the Charter College building at Lake Otis Pkwy. and Northern Lights Blvd. Our building offers covered and heated parking with close proximity to shopping, the biketrail, and the U-Med district. Who We Are Looking For We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies: * Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. * Oral Communication: Expresses information (for example, ideas or facts) to individuals or groups effectively, taking into account the audience and nature of the information (for example, technical, sensitive, controversial); makes clear and convincing oral presentations; listens to others, attends to nonverbal cues, and responds appropriately. Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. * Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Minimum Qualifications Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. PI01B1 - Paralegal 1 Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: * Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. * Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. * Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. * Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Post-secondary and/or vocational education in a legal or legal support area and/or experience preparing, reviewing, or processing legal documents such as affidavits, court reports, demand letters, discovery requests or responses, hearing transcripts, memoranda of advice/instruction/understanding, letters of agreement, motions, legal opinions, subpoenas, and/or writs. PI01B2 - Paralegal 2 Successful completion of training under a formally established Paralegal 1-2 flexible staffing training plan with the State of Alaska; OR Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: * Adaptability: adjusts planned work by gathering relevant information and applying critical thinking to address multiple demands and competing priorities in a changing environment. * Administrative Law: Knowledge of State and federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements. * Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. * Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. * Stress Tolerance: Deals calmly and effectively with high stress situations (for example, tight deadlines, hostile individuals, emergency situations, dangerous situations). Equivalent to those typically gained by: Post-secondary and/or vocational education in a legal, paralegal, criminal justice, or similar legal support area and/or experience performing paraprofessional legal investigation, discovery, and providing support in the preparation of legal cases, reports, documents, and exhibits. Special Note (All Levels): Positions may 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 Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and National Crime 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. "Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. "Paraprofessional" work is typically associated with and supportive of a professional field. It involves extensive practical knowledge gained through experience and/or specific formal or on-the-job training. Work in these occupations may involve substantial elements of the work of the professional or administrative field, but requires less than full knowledge of the field involved. "Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility. "Technical" means performing tasks, methods, procedures, and computations that are covered by established precedents or guidelines and often require a high degree of skill, care, and precision. "Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. "Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. Additional Required Information Please read the below information carefully. This applies to your application submission. THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY Please be sure to check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. At time of interview, please be prepared to provide: * Three professional references who have had supervisory responsibility over you along with their daytime contact information. * Copies of your three most recent evaluations or letters of recommendation. * Writing sample - please provide a personally-authored writing sample that demonstrates your technical writing ability. 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 within 48 hours of the close of this recruitment to the contact person listed below. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the above requirements, if applicable. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. state university reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the state university. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. WORK EXPERIENCE If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's 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. 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 your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job posting. APPLICATION NOTICE You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to successfully apply. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" webpage, found here: ***************************************** 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 ************** or ************** in Juneau or TTY: Alaska Relay 711 or ************** 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. NOTICE 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 ******************************************************************** WORKPLACE ALASKA APPLICATION QUESTIONS & ASSISTANCE Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at ************** (toll free) or ************** if you are located in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to *******************************. For applicant password assistance please visit: ******************************************************************* Contact Information Heather Hebdon Executive Director ************************* 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 ************************************** 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 ******************************* for additional information Paid Leave & Other Benefits * Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served * Twelve (12) paid holidays a year Employer State of Alaska Address PO Box 110201 Juneau, Alaska, 99811 Phone ************** (Statewide toll-free number) ************** (Juneau and out-of-state callers) Website ****************************

This recruitment is exempt from the Hiring Freeze (Administrative Order 358). What You Will Be Doing In your role as a Paralegal, you will help members in your community who are directly impacted by crime and help victims and witnesses understand their rights and navigate them through the criminal justice system. This includes providing them updates throughout the life of a case as well as informing them of resources available to them. You will also play an important role of the prosecution team working through the criminal justice system to resolve legal issues, including building relationships with other agencies such as law enforcement, court personnel and victim advocates. Mission and Culture Our mission is to seek justice, promote public safety and public respect for government through prompt, effective, and compassionate prosecution of cases in a matter that advocates for the interests of the victims, respects the law enforcement agencies, responsibly stewards public resources, and holds offenders accountable while at the same time protecting the constitutional and legal rights of the accused. Benefits of Joining Our Team * You will have an opportunity to learn about the legal system, engage with the court, prepare for hearings and trials, and provide vital support to everyone involved. * You can make a difference in someone's life and take pride in knowing that you have assisted members of your community. The work you will be part of will have a direct impact on promoting safe and secure communities throughout Alaska. * This position is considered a flex position. After successfully demonstrating the core competencies outlined in the flex agreement, the incumbent will become eligible to flex to a Paralegal 2 position (Range 16). * You can expect a 37.5 hour work week; 12 paid holidays; personal leave accrual starting at 6 hours per pay period (about 21 days annually) and increasing with years of service. The general office hours are 8:00AM to 4:30PM but there is flexibility in establishing your regular hours around core business hours. The Working Environment You Can Expect * The Utqiagvik Attorney's Office is located at 1250 Agvik St. The office environment is friendly, fast-paced, and never boring. * In our office, you can become a leader, work as part of a team; work in one or more areas of law and build your office and computer skills. Who We Are Looking For * Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. * Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others: develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are different, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. * Reading Comprehension: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. * Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience Competency Based Minimum Qualifications Instructions This job class uses competency based minimum qualifications. Please ensure your application (through work history, volunteer experience (duties summary), training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports how you have gained the knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors (competencies) and that you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. Minimum Qualifications Competency Description The competency description(s) listed below have been designed to promote a common understanding of the essential elements of the job class. They highlight the more general and customary knowledge, skills, abilities (KSAs), tasks, and behaviors used to describe the competency. They typically list expectations, as opposed to specific tasks, and are to be used only as parameters and guidelines. A competency's description is not intended to exclusively define every KSA, task, and behavior needed to successfully meet the competency, but rather to provide the manager/agency with a broad reference of options as to how an applicant can meet the job expectation. Please ensure your application (through work history, training, education, licenses, certifications, etc.) supports/demonstrates you possess the minimum required competencies for the job class. PI01B1 - Paralegal 1 Any combination of education and/or experience that provides the applicant with competencies in: * Attention to Detail: Is thorough when performing work and conscientious about attending to detail. * Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. * Reading: Understands and interprets written material, including technical material, rules, regulations, instructions, reports, charts, graphs, or tables; applies what is learned from written material to specific situations. * Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience. Equivalent to those typically gained by: Post-secondary and/or vocational education in a legal or legal support area and/or experience preparing, reviewing, or processing legal documents such as affidavits, court reports, demand letters, discovery requests or responses, hearing transcripts, memoranda of advice/instruction/understanding, letters of agreement, motions, legal opinions, subpoenas, and/or writs. Special Note (All Levels): Positions may 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 Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) and National Crime 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. "Competencies" means a combination of interrelated knowledge, skills, abilities, and behaviors that enable a person to act effectively in a job or situation. "Paraprofessional" work is typically associated with and supportive of a professional field. It involves extensive practical knowledge gained through experience and/or specific formal or on-the-job training. Work in these occupations may involve substantial elements of the work of the professional or administrative field, but requires less than full knowledge of the field involved. "Progressively responsible" means indicating growth and/or advancement in complexity, difficulty, or level of responsibility. "Technical" means performing tasks, methods, procedures, and computations that are covered by established precedents or guidelines and often require a high degree of skill, care, and precision. "Training" and "education" in this guidance are synonyms for the process of acquiring knowledge and skills through instruction. It includes instruction through formal and informal methods (such as classroom, on-line, self-study, and on-the-job), from accredited and unaccredited sources, and long-duration (such as a post-secondary degree) and short-duration (such as a seminar) programs. "Typically gained by" means the prevalent, usual method of gaining the competencies expected for entry into the job. Additional Required Information THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY This recruitment is open to Alaska Residents only. Applicants must meet Alaska Residency Requirements to be considered for employment at this time. If selected for an interview, the applicant must provide the following: * Educational transcripts if using education to meet the minimum qualifications of this position. * List of three (3) professional references to include daytime telephone and email address. One must be a current or former supervisor. * Last two (2) performance evaluations. If unavailable, supervisory letters of recommendation can be substituted Special Notices * The Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN) is utilized in this position. A background check and fingerprinting will be required. * The incumbent will be required to obtain APSIN access, which will be done through the office. * Members of the Criminal Division are held to high standards of professionalism even in our personal lives. The incumbent must maintain the strictest of confidences with information they will be exposed to and have access to. * Applicants should be aware that due to the nature of the work being performed in this office, the incumbent must have the ability to tolerate some exposure to graphic pictures, coarse language, and detailed descriptions of sometimes horrific criminal acts Application Notice You can ONLY apply for this position through the Workplace Alaska website or via a hardcopy application. If you accessed this recruitment bulletin through a job search portal, such as AlaskaJobs or any other database, you MUST use a Workplace Alaska online or hardcopy application to apply successfully. Instructions on how to apply with Workplace Alaska may be found on the Workplace Alaska "How to Apply" page. Your application must be submitted by 5:00 p.m. Alaska Standard Time on the closing date. 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 the interview. Special Instructions for Foreign Education Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying. Work Experience If using work experience not already documented in your application, also provide the employer's name, job title, employment dates, and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and if minimum qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant may not advance to the recruitment interview and selection phase. Note: Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting, "see resume" 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. Bargaining Unit If you are a current state employee, please mark the union you are a member of at the time of application. If you are not a current state employee, do not complete this question. Background Check The successful candidates must pass a comprehensive background investigation, which includes a criminal history check. 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 ************** or 465-4095 in Juneau or ************** (TTY) 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. Contact Information Workplace Alaska Application Questions & Assistance Questions regarding application submission or system operation errors should be directed to the Workplace Alaska hotline at ************** (toll-free) or ************** if you are in the Juneau area. Requests for information may also be emailed to *******************************. For applicant password assistance, please visit the reset password page. For specific information about this position, please contact the hiring manager at the following: Tiffany Saporito Paralegal Specialist *************************** 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 ************************************** 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 ******************************* for additional information Paid Leave & Other Benefits * Personal leave with an accrual rate increase based on time served * Twelve (12) paid holidays a year Employer State of Alaska Address PO Box 110201 Juneau, Alaska, 99811 Phone ************** (Statewide toll-free number) ************** (Juneau and out-of-state callers) Website ****************************