# Paralegal Training Program

Provider: [Alaska Department of Law - Criminal Division](https://programs.cccareers.org/providers/alaska-department-of-law-criminal-division)

- Program type: Job Training
- Branches: All branches
- Format: In person
- Length: 121 - 150 days
- Locations: anchorage, AK; fairbanks, AK
- Website: https://law.alaska.gov/department/criminal/criminal_div.html
- Contact: Ella Magallanes, ella.magallanes@alaska.gov
- Page: https://programs.cccareers.org/programs/alaska-department-of-law-criminal-division-paralegal-training-program-tqdq8p

## Summary

Do you enjoy a fast paced environment where you 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? If so, apply for the Paralegal Training Program for Alaska' Department of Law. We will provide 13 weeks of training, along with on the job experience.

## Job description

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.

## Locations

- anchorage, AK (near Elmendorf air force base)
- fairbanks, AK (near Fort Wainwright)

Source: public DoD SkillBridge listings via CCC Programs. Confirm details with the provider and your chain of command.