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LEGAL SECRETARY III Range 13 / NONPrint (ApplyLEGAL SECRETARY III Range 13 / NONSalary$28.43 - $42.03 HourlyLocationAnchorage, AKJob TypeTemporary / Full TimeJob Number2026-00148DepartmentMunicipal AttorneyDivisionCivil Law StaffOpening Date03/04/2026Closing DateContinuous Description Benefits Questions Job InformationOpen to the general public and any current Municipal employee.This is a non-represented position (no union affiliation) and is subject to the provisions of the Personnel Rules of the Municipality of Anchorage.DEPARTMENT : Municipal Attorney - Civil Law StaffHOURS OF WORK : Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m.LOCATION: 632 West 6th Avenue Suite 730This is a Temporary Full-Time position that will run from March 30 - June 30Temporary positions do not include full benefitsEmployees who are hired or rehired to any position shall be placed at the entrance pay step, and advancement from the entrance step to the maximum step within a pay grade shall be by successive steps.To be considered for employment, applicants must be legally authorized to work and accept employment in the United States. The Municipality of Anchorage is not able to provide any type of sponsorship, including Student Visas and Employment Visas, under any circumstances.Example of DutiesThe Civil Division of the Anchorage Municipal Attorney’s Office represents and advises all municipal departments as well as the Anchorage Assembly. As a workplace, the office provides incredible diversity of work, a unique collegial environment, and the opportunity to make a real difference in the functioning of your local government.This position provides support to attorneys within the Civil Division and interfaces with municipal departments and the public as needed. It requires working with a range of municipal, state, and federal laws and rules. The position performs a wide variety of legal functions, including calendaring, indexing, drafting and preparing written documents, filing in court, and maintaining case files. Depending on office needs, this position may provide more dedicated support in one or more of the following areas: litigation; document review; customer service; and vehicle impounds. This position also provides coverage for other staff as needed and performs other duties as assigned.Minimum Qualifications / Substitutions / PreferencesHigh school diploma, GED, or equivalent and five (5) years of experience in legal office practices and procedures, legal research, court processing procedures, and automated and manual record keeping systems, one (1) year of which must have been at the level of Legal Secretary II with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.ORAssociate’s degree in Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, or similar discipline and three (3) years of experience in legal office practices and procedures, legal research, court processing procedures, and automated and manual record keeping systems, one (1) year of which must have been at the level of Legal Secretary II with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere.Employment is conditional based on a satisfactory background check which includes criminal, education, and employment history.Additional Important InformationThe Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verify® is a registered trademark of the U.S. Department of Homeland Security.If selected for hire, the appointment in this position will be conditional based upon a satisfactory Municipal Employment Office conducted background check. A background check encompasses criminal history, verifying education, and verifying dates of employment as well as a financial review.Military Service Interview Preference :Veterans or who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach to the application a copy of their DD Form 214, DD Form 256, NGB Form 22, or a letter from the US Department of Veterans Affairs recognizing the person as a veteran. The attached documentation must show an honorable discharge or general (under honorable conditions) discharge. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.Individuals currently serving as a member in good standing in the National Guard or the organized military reserves who wish to be considered for interview preference as permitted in Municipal Personnel Rules 3.30.031 D must attach proof of current service to the application. Proof of current service can be shown by submission of a statement of service which, at a minimum, shows full name, date of birth, Social Security Number, date service began, branch of service, rank, name of command providing the information, and unit of assignment. The statement of service must be on a form or letterhead of the individual’s command organization and show the name, signature, title and contact information for the signer providing the statement of service. The minimum qualifications of the position must be met for preference consideration.The Municipality of Anchorage is an employer of National Service. Please be sure to include any volunteer work with AmeriCorps, Peace Corps, or other national service programs on your application in the work history portion.Application Process: Once an applicant clicks on the "Apply" link underneath the header section of a vacancy announcement, they will be directed to theto log into their existing account (or to create an account) of their application profile. Applicants will create or review their profile, make any updates necessary, and submit their application from their personal account. Note: The Government Jobs website and applicant's profile accounts are not administered by the Municipality of Anchorage. For technical assistance or customer service regarding an account profile, applicants may contact the Government Jobs customer support line at 1-855-524-5627.For general questions regarding Municipal vacancy announcements or the employment process with the Municipality of Anchorage, applicants may contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 343-4442 during regular business hours of Monday through Friday 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Alaska Standard Time.The MOA is an EO and AA employer and complies with Title I of the ADA.For information regarding requests for reasonable accommodations related to employment under the Americans with Disabilities Act, please contact the Municipality of Anchorage ADA Coordinator at (907) 343-4571.The Municipality of Anchorage (MOA) offers a competitive benefits package to eligible employees that may include:Health / Medical Benefits: Medical/Dental/Vision/Audio Life Insurance Dependent Life Insurance Short Term Disability Long Term Disability Flexible Spending Accounts – Health and Dependent Care Health Savings Accounts Retirement: State of Alaska Public Employee Retirement System (PERS) Program 401(k) and 457 Savings Plans Employer Paid Benefits: Employee Assistance Program Paid Leave Plan 13 Paid Holidays For an overview of our medical benefit package go to 01In order to be considered, applicants must provide accurate and complete education and work history information in its entirety. The referenced information listed on the online application will be used to determine the applicant's qualifications toward meeting the minimum requirements for the position (e.g., if you list that you have 6 years of experience in a certain field, that experience must be easily identifiable on the 'Work Experience' section of your application).Attaching a resume is not an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar comment on any portion of your application may lead to you being disqualified for the position.If the experience you reference in the below questions is not clearly included and described in your Work History section, your application will be considered not qualified for this position and you may be removed from consideration.Do you understand, in order to be considered for this position, accurate and complete education and work history information must be provided? Yes No 02Are you a current Municipal employee? Yes No 03Which of the following best describes your highest level of completed education as it relates to this position? None / Less than High School High School Diploma / GED / Equivalent Associate’s degree or higher in Criminal Justice, Paralegal Studies, or similar discipline 04How many years of experience in legal office practices and procedures, legal research, court processing procedures, and automated and manual record keeping systems do you possess? None Less than 3 years 3 years to less than 5 years 5 years or more 05Do you possess at least one (1) year of experience at the level of Legal Secretary II with the Municipality of Anchorage, or the equivalent elsewhere? Yes No 06Describe the experience you referenced for the above two questions and indicate which position(s) in your application's Work History supports your response. Noting "see resume", "N/A", or a similar comment may result in you being removed from consideration for this position.Required QuestionEmployerMunicipality of AnchorageAddress632 W 6th Avenue, Suite 605 Anchorage, Alaska, 99501Phone(907) 343-4442WebsiteApplyPlease verify your email address Verify Email