Paralegal 1/2 Flex

The Regulatory Commission of Alaska is recruiting for a Paralegal 1/2 flex position located in Anchorage!
What you will be doing: 
The Paralegal will be responsible for logistical and procedural support of the hearing examiners/administrative law judges. Duties include determining and calendaring timelines and dates, scheduling and planning hearings and adjudications, assisting in drafting and issuing commission orders, assembling hearing notebooks and other materials, and general administrative support as needed. 

Our organization, mission and culture: 

The Department of Commerce, Community and Economic Development serves to promote a healthy economy, strong communities, and protect consumers in Alaska. The Regulatory Commission of Alaska (RCA) regulates public utilities by certifying qualified providers of public utility and pipeline services and ensuring that they provide safe and adequate services and facilities at just and reasonable rates, terms, and conditions. We believe collaboration, communication, and coordination increase our ability to succeed. Creating teams that are focused on results, working together, and leveraging resources across our department, with community and private sector partnerships, increases our ability to accomplish our mission and serve Alaskans.

The benefits of joining our team: 
The RCA supports a hybrid flexible teleworking environment for employees who meet telework qualifications. We are committed to employee wellness and the need for work life balance. There are opportunities for advancement within the RCA and continued development of skills and knowledge base.

The working environment you can expect: 
RCA is located in the heart of downtown Anchorage in the newly renovated Conoco Phillips building. There is paid parking, access to a cafeteria and coffee shop in the atrium, and the position has a private office. The daily work environment is full of variety with special projects and routine tasks to support the RCA in meeting the agency mission statement.

Who we are looking for: 

Administrative Law: Knowledge of state and Federal administrative laws, including procedures, regulations, guidelines, and precedents related to case preparation and settlements.

Legal, Government, and Jurisprudence: Knowledge of laws, legal codes, court procedures, precedents, legal practices and documents, Government regulations, Executive orders, agency rules, Government organization and functions, and the democratic political process.

Law: Knowledge of State and federal laws, including legal and court procedures, regulations, guidelines, precedents, admissibility of evidence, case preparation, and/or settlements for applicable areas of law practiced or supported.

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.

Written Communication: Writes in a clear, concise, organized, and convincing manner for the intended audience.