Job Description This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. NOTE: This position has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool. The Alaska Department of Fish and Game, Division of Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission is recruiting for a Paralegal 1/2 Flex located in Juneau! What you will be doing: As the CFEC Paralegal, you'll never be bored! You'll learn to independently perform a variety of hearing-related work (e.g., legal and general research, case briefing, drafting legal documents, case preparation, hearing scheduling and coordination, evidence management, customer support, and more). You'll also learn to independently perform work associated with the limitation of fisheries in Alaska (e.g., applying complex regulations to evaluate limited entry applications, calculating and applying qualification formulas, playing a role in designing and using systems to manage the process, and more). As one of CFEC's Records Officers, you'll learn to independently manage CFEC records to ensure compliance with confidentiality policies, governing law/regulations, and the CFEC Records Retention Schedule (RRS). You'll also have the opportunity to interact with ADF&G staff across Alaska as you learn to independently manage confidential fish tickets. Finally, you'll enjoy variety as you work with not just the Hearing Officer, but the CFEC Commissioners, and Law Specialist with other projects as opportunities arise. Our organization, mission, and culture: Become a part of the Alaska Commercial Fisheries Entry Commission (CFEC) which works to conserve and maintain the economic health of Alaska's commercial fisheries by limiting the number of participating fishers. The Commission issues permits and vessel licenses to qualified individuals in both limited and unlimited fisheries and provides due process hearings and appeal processes for disputes related to permits and fisheries limitations. As CFEC's Paralegal, you'll enjoy becoming an important and respected partner in a small team environment where: * You will put your intellect to work every day and enjoy finding answers to challenging legal questions. * You will be respected as a valued team member who is learning to be a full partner in legal research, legal writing, regulatory improvement, policy analysis, fisheries limitations, and so much more. * Your growth and continued education in the legal profession will be encouraged, valued and supported and friendly mentorship will always be available. * You will be encouraged to innovate, improve processes, create new systems and contribute to steady improvement and innovation. You'll work with positive, supportive, collaborative, and creative team members - all working to build and maintain a pleasant, positive work environment where everyone thrives and grows. Benefits of joining our team: While the CFEC team does experience 'peak' seasons, we value a work-life balance! You'll be part of a small team where you'll enjoy opportunities to collaborate on some challenges and opportunities to work independently on others. You'll find plenty of support and encouragement to embrace continuing education opportunities to accelerate your knowledge and your career, and readily available positive mentorship and support. The working conditions you can expect: CFEC offices are located inside the Jordan Creek Mall in beautiful Juneau, Alaska - not far from the Mendenhall Glacier. The inside mall location makes breaktime and lunch walks comfortable and accessible regardless of the weather, and you'll have opportunities to get out of the office from time to time to visit our records archive facilities near Lemon Creek. Most important, you'll enjoy working with a team of bright, dedicated individuals who appreciate a work-life balance. Who we are looking for: For the Paralegal 1: * Ability to learn to independently perform advanced Paralegal work including legal and general research, case briefing, analysis of precedence/case law via concise, clear writing, drafting legal documents, case file preparation, hearing scheduling and coordination, evidence management, and correspondence drafting. * Ability to learn to independently comprehend, interpret, and apply complex written material such as statutes, regulations, legal terminology, court rules and procedures, texts and journals, contracts, case law, board/commission opinions, and/or similar resource material. * Ability to learn to independently assimilate and apply new information, reason logically, utilize analytical techniques to solve problems, analyze data, develop alternatives, and recommend specific actions. * Ability to learn to successfully manage your time and multiple priorities, be highly productive, prioritize assignments, meet pressing deadlines with a positive attitude and remain flexible and responsive to changing workflows. * Ability to build and maintain effective, positive relationships, listen actively, recognize and independently respond to nonverbal communication cues, and communicate and work effectively and positively with a variety of people from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds including those who may be in the midst of emotional or crisis situations. * Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of privileged communications and information, and learn to independently comply with privacy laws, regulations, policies and procedures, communicate the same concisely, and manage confidential records in compliance with complex retention schedules. For the Paralegal 2: * Ability to independently perform advanced Paralegal work including legal and general research, case briefing, analysis of precedence/case law via concise, clear writing, drafting legal documents, case file preparation, hearing scheduling and coordination, evidence management, and correspondence drafting. * Ability to independently read, comprehend, interpret, learn, and apply complex written material such as statutes, regulations, legal terminology, court rules and procedures, texts and journals, contracts, case law, board/commission opinions, and/or similar resource material. * Ability to independently assimilate and apply new information, reason logically, utilize analytical techniques to solve problems, analyze data, develop alternatives, and recommend specific actions. * Ability to self-exercise successful time management, be highly productive, prioritize assignments, meet pressing deadlines with a positive attitude and remain flexible and responsive to changing workflows. * Ability to build and maintain effective, positive relationships, listen actively, recognize and respond to nonverbal communication cues, and independently communicate and work effectively and positively with a variety of people from diverse socio-economic and cultural backgrounds including those who may be in the midst of emotional or crisis situations. * Ability to maintain strict confidentiality of privileged communications and information, independently comply with privacy laws, regulations, policies and procedures, communicate the same concisely, and manage confidential records in compliance with complex retention schedules. To view the general description and example of duties for a Paralegal 1/2 Flex please go to the following link: https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/Alaska/classspecs Minimum Qualifications This is an exempt position - see specific job posting for additional information. Additional Required Information REQUIRED DOCUMENTS Please provide at time of application submission: * Cover Letter If selected, please provide the following at the time of the interview: * A list of three (3) professional references. * A writing sample that you prepared independently. * A copy of two (2) most recent evaluations or letters of recommendation if evaluations are not available. COVER LETTER A cover letter is required for this position. Please elaborate on your knowledge, skills, abilities, and experience as they pertain to the desired strengths listed above. EDUCATION To verify education is being used to meet and/or support the required minimum qualifications/competencies, 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 used to meet or support the minimum qualifications/competencies for a position and are required with each application. (Unofficial is okay; please ensure the institution/URL name is listed on the transcripts). Transcripts can be attached at the time of application or provided at the time of interview. 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. Omission of required documentation listed will result in an incomplete application and you will not receive further consideration. 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. 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. 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. 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 1-800-587-0430 or (907) 465-4095 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. 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 https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword. 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 recruitment.services@alaska.gov. For applicant password assistance please visit:https://www.governmentjobs.com/OnlineApplication/User/ResetPassword Contact Information For specific information in reference to the position please contact the hiring manager: Robin Loreth Commercial Fisheries Permit Hearing Officer robin.loreth@alaska.gov 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 Agency State of Alaska Address PO Box 110201 Juneau, Alaska, 99811 Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number) (907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers) Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/