Victim Witness Paralegal I/II (03-1274)
Location: Fairbanks, Alaska
Description: Workplace Alaska is at the momment seeking for Victim Witness Paralegal I/II (03-1274) right now, this vacancy will be delegated in Alaska. More details about this vacancy opportunity please give attention to these descriptions. Do you have an interest in playing an important part in the criminal justice system? Do you have the desire to help members of your community who are di! rectly impacted by crime? Are you organized and do you have good communication skills?
If so, the Fairbanks District Attorney’s Office has a job for you. We are currently recruiting for a Victim/Witness Paralegal I/II (flexibly staffed position) to join our team. The Victim/Witness Paralegal I/II position provides support to prosecuting attorneys and guides victims and witnesses through the criminal justice process.
This position performs duties such as:
Working with victims of crime to provide them with support, victims’ rights information, referrals to other resources and restitution information;
Informing appropriate persons as changes occur in criminal cases;
Initiating and responding to various requests for information and case correspondence;
Preparing legal documents;
Locating and interviewing victims and witnesses;
Handling the subpoena process and scheduling of witnesses to appear in court and arranging for their! travel and accommodation when needed;
Preparing witnesses! to testify in court;
Working with law enforcement, the courts and other agencies in the criminal justice system;
Coordinating the appearance and payment of expert witnesses for trial;
Preparing trial notebooks and exhibits; and
Participating on community task forces as requested by the District Attorney.
We are looking to hire someone with some of the following skills and experience.
Please detail your experience in these areas in your cover letter.
Work experience in the field of domestic violence and sexual assault and/or working with crime victims and witnesses;
Knowledge of the criminal justice process;
Work experience in a private sector law office, a government law office, or court system;
Basic experience in creating and formatting documents in programs such as Microsoft Word, Excel and PowerPoint, and Adobe Acrobat X Pro;
Work experience explaining procedures and assisting people through a process;
Knowledge! of crime victims' rights in Alaska;
Work experience independently creating, labeling, and organizing various materials and documentation;
Experience and ability to accomplish a high-volume of work that requires you to apply well developed organizational skills, regularly prioritize tasks, work effectively under pressure, apply sound judgment, and perform in a highly independent manner;
Ability to work well in a team, where cross training and coordination of unit duties with other employees are a must;
Ability to effectively communicate with individuals from various social, economic and cultural backgrounds; and
Ability to work effectively and calmly with individuals who are often emotionally distraught, upset or hostile.
Due to the nature of this position and the work performed in the office, interested persons must have the ability to tolerate exposure to coarse language, graphic pictures and detailed description of sometimes horrific criminal acts! .
The incumbent must be willing and able to maintain the stric! test of confidences with the information they will be exposed and have access to.
The incumbent must be able to pass a criminal background check.
On the job training is provided as well as opportunities to attend training conferences inside and outside of Alaska.
Promotion within the position is granted when general duties are mastered.
The incumbent of this position will be required to obtain APSIN access and a notary public bond.
Minimum Qualifications:
Victim/Witness Paralegal I - $3,593.00
High School diploma or the equivalent and three years of experience at or above the journey clerical level in a law enforcement or law office environment, or in direct client contact in a human services advocate agency.
Substitution: Three years in any combination of post secondary education from an accredited college and experience at or above the journey clerical level in a law enforcement or law office envi! ronment, or direct client contact in a human services advocate agency. (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal 1 month of work experience; Associate Degree or a Paralegal Certificate equals 2 years of work experience; Bachelor’s degree equals 4 years of work experience.)
Note: "High School Equivalent" includes a G.E.D., or completion of any basic adult education course of 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 hours per week), or six months of work experience performing duties related to office or clerical support, or twelve months of work experience involving some routine tasks related to office or clerical support or highest grade of school completed plus amount of work experience which totals 12 years.
“Human services advocate agency†is defined as an agency that facilitates, coordinates, refers or provides direct support or crisis-intervention services to clients in need of assistance. Examples of such agencies are shelters, half-way houses, group homes! , drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, community mental health cent! ers, sheltered workshops, psychiatric hospitals and outpatient clinics.
Special Requirement: Most positions require incumbents to pass a criminal background check to meet security requirements for using criminal record networks such as ASPIN, NCIC/NLETS. This requirement will be stated in the vacancy announcement.
Victim/Witness Paralegal II - $4,127.00
One year of experience as a Victim/Witness Paralegal I with the State of Alaska or the equivalent elsewhere.
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High School diploma or the equivalent and four years of experience at or above the journey clerical level in a law enforcement or law office environment, or in direct client contact in a human services advocate agency.
Substitution: Four years in any combination of post secondary education from an accredited college and experience at or above the journey clerical level in a law enforcement or law office environment, or direct client contact in a human services advocate age! ncy. (3 semester hours or 4 quarter hours equal 1 month of work experience; Associate Degree or a Paralegal Certificate equals 2 years of work experience; Bachelor’s degree equals 4 years of work experience.)
Note: "High School Equivalent" includes a G.E.D., or completion of any basic adult education course of 480 class hours (16 weeks at 30 hours per week), or six months of work experience performing duties related to office or clerical support, or twelve months of work experience involving some routine tasks related to office or clerical support or highest grade of school completed plus amount of work experience which totals 12 years.
“Human services advocate agency†is defined as an agency that facilitates, coordinates, refers or provides direct support or crisis-intervention services to clients in need of assistance. Examples of such agencies are shelters, half-way houses, group homes, drug and alcohol rehabilitation centers, community mental health! centers, sheltered workshops, psychiatric hospitals and outpatient cli! nics.
Special Requirement: Most positions require incumbents to pass a criminal background check to meet security requirements for using criminal record networks such as ASPIN, NCIC/NLETS. This requirement will be stated in the vacancy announcement.
Additional Required Information:
- NOTE* *NOTE* *NOTE* *NOTE* *NOTE* APSIN Please be aware â€" this position requires the use of the Alaska Public Safety Information Network (APSIN). A security clearance issued by the Department of Public Safety (DPS) is necessary to use APSIN. DPS will deny security clearance for any applicant who has been convicted of a felony or misdemeanor in this state or another jurisdiction, or who may be a fugitive from justice. Additionally, security clearance will be withdrawn if DPS discovers that material information was falsified or omitted at the time of the initial application for security clearance. COVER LETTER A cover letter is required for this position. T! he cover letter should highlight any appropriate education and work experience required to meet the minimum qualifications and address the desired traits listed in the posting. Please attach the cover letter to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, fax it to the contact number provided in the job posting. Your cover letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. Your cover letter will be used as a writing sample.
Please provide a list of three professional references and their current contact information at the time of interview.
If not attached to your application, at time of interview, you will be asked to provide the following:
A current resume depicting your complete work history. Resume must include employer name, your position held, dates of employment, superviso! r name and current contact information.
FLEXIBLY STAFFED
This p! osition is flexibly staffed. This vacancy may be filled at either the Victim/Witness Paralegal I or Victim/Witness Paralegal II level, depending on the applicant's training and/or experience. The full range of salaries is listed above. Starting salary will be determined by the level the position is hired at. If filled at Level I, promotion to the Level II will occur upon successful completion of the probationary period and required training, as well as the applicant meeting the minimum qualifications of the higher job class. 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 EXPE! RIENCE 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 a! nd 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/js_lostpswd.cfm?&topheader=alaska . 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 465-4095 in Juneau or (907) 465-3412 (TTY) or correspond with the Division of Personnel & Labor Relations at the address above. The State of Alaska is an equal opportunity employer. A preference will be given to applicants with the ability to fluently speak another language that is commonly used in the geographic duty station of this position.
Contact Information:
Name: Melissa Dubia Title: Law Office Manager Phone: (907)451-5970
Fax: (907) 465-5419 Email: melissa.dubia@alaska.gov
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This vacancy will be started on: Sat, 20 Jul 2013 00:54:36 GMT
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