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LEGAL SECRETARY III Range 13 / NON Print ( Apply ufeff LEGAL SECRETARY III Range 13 / NON Salary $28.43 - $42.03 Hourly Location Anchorage, AK Job Type Temporary / Full Time Job Number 2026-00148 Department Municipal Attorney Division Civil Law Staff Opening Date 03/04/2026 Closing Date Continuous + Description + Benefits + Questions Job Information Open 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 Staff HOURS OF WORK : Monday through Friday; 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. LOCATION: 632 West 6th Avenue Suite 730 This is a Temporary Full-Time position that will run from March 30 - June 30 Temporary positions do not include full benefits Employees 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 Duties The Civil Division of the Anchorage Municipal Attorneyu2019s 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 / Preferences High 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. OR Associateu2019s 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 Information The Municipality of Anchorage participates in the U.S. Department of Homeland Security E-verify Program. For more information, please go to E-Verifyu00ae 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 individualu2019s 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