Paralegal 1

Effective July 1, 2026 the wage for this position increased by 3%.

The wage listed in this job posting reflects the increase.

The recruitment period for this vacancy has been extended. If you have already applied there is no need to reapply.

This position is open to Alaska residents only.

The definition for Alaska residency can be found

here

.

You must meet this requirement to be considered for this position.

The Criminal Division of the Alaska Department of Law is recruiting for a Paralegal 1 located in Nome, Alaska!

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.

Our Mission, Values, 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.