About Careertakes

👉 Important disclosure: Careertakes is a third-party recruiting platform supporting this hiring process. If selected, you will be employed directly by our client, Legal.

Applicants for this role may also receive access to additional matched opportunities through the Careertakes platform.

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What You’ll Do

No prior legal experience is required — this entry-level role is ideal for candidates looking to begin a career in legal support or administrative services. You will provide clerical and administrative assistance to attorneys and agency staff, helping ensure cases are processed accurately and on time.

• Maintain case files (digital and physical) and manage document intake
• Process police reports and evidence; handle sensitive records with discretion
• Answer and route phones, assist clients and external partners
• File pleadings with courts and opposing counsel
• Prepare routine legal documents and correspondence
• Coordinate document distribution to attorneys, investigators, and courts
• Support office operations to ensure an efficient workflow

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Team, Mission & Impact

You’ll work as part of a team that supports public defense services. The work helps protect constitutional rights and has direct, meaningful impact on individuals and communities. Law Office Assistants play an important role in case management, client contact, and enabling attorneys to represent clients effectively.

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Location & Schedule

This role is based in Douglas, AK. Typical schedule: Monday–Friday, 8:00 AM – 4:30 PM with a one-hour lunch. Downtown parking is provided where applicable. This position works closely with attorneys, paralegals, investigators, and other support staff.

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Compensation & Employment Type

• Full-time
• Hourly pay: $22.81 – $25.74 per hour (range from source posting)
• Flexible staffing: position may be filled at level 1 or level 2 depending on qualifications; promotion to the higher level can occur after meeting qualifications and demonstrating proficiency

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Minimum Qualifications

PI01A1 – Law Office Assistant 1 (typical requirements)

• One year of experience providing customer service or performing standard administrative tasks (correspondence, filing, data entry, basic bookkeeping), including regular use of electronic information systems and standard business software
• Substitutions allowed: combination of post-secondary education and/or related experience; associate degree or vocational certification in a legal support area may substitute

PI01A2 – Law Office Assistant 2 (typical requirements)

• One year of experience as a Law Office Assistant 1 with the State, OR
• Successful completion of a formal Law Office Assistant 1→2 training plan, OR
• One year of experience in a law office or comparable administrative experience preparing or processing legal documents (affidavits, motions, subpoenas, discovery, etc.)
• Substitutions allowed: bachelor’s or associate degrees in related fields may substitute per posted rules

Special notes (all levels)

• Many positions require ability to obtain Notary Public upon hire
• Selected candidate will likely need to pass a criminal background check to access criminal records systems (full disclosure of past convictions may be required)

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Training & Career Growth

This role includes formal and on-the-job training during an initial probationary period (typically first 6 months). Law Office Assistants frequently move into paralegal, investigative, or administrative management positions within the agency, state service, or private sector as they gain experience.

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Additional Important Information

• THIS RECRUITMENT IS FOR ALASKA RESIDENTS ONLY — please confirm you meet residency requirements before applying.
• The selected candidate will be required to undergo background checks consistent with system access requirements.
• If using education to meet qualifications, transcripts and verification will be required during the hiring process.
• Applications that do not fully complete required application fields may be considered incomplete.

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Contact & Questions

For general questions about the hiring process, please refer to the official application portal or Careertakes support for assistance. The Confidential Client’s recruitment team can also provide role-specific clarifications during the application process.

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Equal Opportunity & Hiring Transparency

Careertakes and our client are Equal Opportunity Employers committed to building a diverse and inclusive workforce. We prohibit discrimination or harassment of any kind. To support a fair and efficient hiring process, AI tools may be used to assist with application review or resume screening. These tools do not replace human decision-making. Final hiring decisions are made by people.

If you have questions about how your data is used, please contact us directly.