Paralegal (Full Time/ Day Shift)

This is a dynamic paralegal role for someone who enjoys working across multiple areas of law while playing an active role in client relationships and case progression.
In this position, you may conduct a compassionate intake call with a workers' compensation claimant in the morning, manage civil litigation discovery in the afternoon, and proactively identify what needs to happen next to keep cases moving forward.
You will serve as a critical bridge between clients and our legal team, managing both client communication and substantive legal work across workers' compensation, civil litigation, estate planning, and probate and trust administration matters. This role offers genuine autonomy, diverse work, and the opportunity to help shape our systems and workflows as the firm continues to grow.
This role is ideal for a paralegal who:

Thrives on variety and can shift comfortably between practice areas
Enjoys both client interaction and legal analysis or drafting
Values working in a collaborative Anchorage office where contributions are visible and appreciated
Can represent the firm professionally within the local legal community
This is a full-time, in-office position located in Anchorage, Alaska. The role begins with a 90-day in-office training and integration period.
We strongly prefer a local candidate who can be present in our office. Limited hybrid flexibility may be considered after the probationary period based on performance, trust, and business needs.
Paralegal work billed at $200 per hour
Performance-based bonus opportunities
Healthcare stipend to support health insurance costs
Retirement benefits through a SEP IRA with employer contribution matching
Potential for expanded PTO after the first year based on performance and tenure
Federal holidays recognized
Flexible holiday scheduling
Use it or lose it policy to encourage work-life balance
Support for Alaska Paralegal Association membership and involvement
Opportunities to attend legal conferences and training
All technology provided, including a computer, headset, and required software
Well-equipped office space in Anchorage
Sustainable pace with no expectation of excessive overtime
Full-time schedule of approximately 40 hours per week in our Anchorage office
Exposure to diverse legal matters across workers' compensation, civil litigation, estate planning, and probate or trust administration
Opportunity to become a key member of a growing legal team
At Eppler Law, we are building a team rooted in trust, collaboration, and integrity. Our focus is not simply on billable hours but on building a sustainable environment where excellent legal work and personal well-being can coexist.
Quality work and attention to detail
Connection to the Anchorage legal community
Our firm is located in Anchorage, Alaska's largest city, offering a unique combination of urban amenities and unparalleled access to outdoor recreation.
Anchorage provides a vibrant legal community, a reasonable cost of living compared to many major metropolitan areas, and a lifestyle unlike anywhere else in the United States. Local candidates are strongly preferred for this position.
To ensure your application is considered, please submit all required materials . Applications that are missing documents may not be reviewed.
Resume highlighting your paralegal experience
Cover letter specifically addressing your experience with both client intake and litigation support
Workers' Compensation, including AWCB filings, medical record management, benefit calculations, and hearing preparation
Civil Litigation, including discovery, pleadings, depositions, and court filing
Estate Planning, including document drafting and client consultations
A writing sample, such as a legal memorandum, pleading, motion, workers' compensation petition, or client letter you drafted independently
Applications without all three components will not be considered.
Initial phone screening
Final in-person interview at our Anchorage office

We will initially prioritize local Anchorage candidates. As soon as possible for the right candidate.
If this role sounds like the next step in your paralegal career, where you can combine strong client service with substantive legal work across multiple practice areas while being part of the Anchorage legal community, we would love to hear from you.
Strong local candidates who can demonstrate both client service excellence and substantive legal skills in workers' compensation, civil litigation, estate planning, or probate or trust administration are encouraged to apply.
Eppler Law, LLC is an Equal Opportunity Employer. We celebrate diversity and are committed to creating an inclusive environment for all employees. Gather detailed information for workers' compensation claims, including injury details, medical treatment history, employment information, and wage data

• Collect estate and trust information, including asset inventories, beneficiary details, and decedent information
• Accurately enter and maintain client and case data in Clio Manage and Clio Grow
• Coordinate with clients to obtain necessary documentation (medical records, employment records, financial documents, trust instruments)
• Communicate with beneficiaries, heirs, trustees, medical providers, employers, insurance adjusters, and third-party administrators
• Serve as a client-facing representative of the firm's values and professionalism

Litigation & Legal Support (40-50%)
Prepare and file claims with the Alaska Workers' Compensation Board (AWCB)

• Draft workers' compensation pleadings, including claims, answers, petitions, and controversion notices
• Manage medical record requests, review, organization, and analysis
• Calculate and verify temporary total disability (TTD), temporary partial disability (TPD), permanent partial impairment (PPI), and permanent total disability (PTD) benefits
• Coordinate independent medical examinations (IMEs) and depositions of medical providers
• Monitor claim status, controversion notices, and AWCB deadlines
• Communicate with claims adjusters, Third-Party Administrators (TPAs), and the Reemployment Benefits Administrator
• Prepare and file Second Injury Fund (SIF) claims when applicable

Civil Litigation Support:

• Draft pleadings, motions, discovery requests and responses, and legal correspondence
• Conduct legal research and prepare legal memoranda
• Manage discovery processes, including document review, organization, privilege logs, and production
• Support probate litigation matters as needed

Draft estate planning documents, including wills, trusts, powers of attorney, and advance directives

• Prepare client estate planning questionnaires and asset/beneficiary summaries
• Coordinate the execution of estate planning documents with proper witnessing and notarization
• Prepare beneficiary notifications and coordinate with personal representatives and trustees

Maintain organized digital files with meticulous attention to detail across multiple case types
• Process Improvement Reporting:

• Identify workflow bottlenecks and proactively suggest process improvements
• Use Clio reporting features to track performance metrics and case status
• Maintain checklists and templates for workers' compensation, civil litigation, and other practice areas
• The role requires flexibility to shift focus based on firm and client needs

3-5+ years of paralegal experience with demonstrated litigation support capabilities

• Strong legal writing skills with examples of complex documents you've drafted independently (not just form completion)
• Proficiency with practice management software (Clio experience strongly preferred)
• Ability to work autonomously and take initiative without constant supervision
• Strong mathematical skills for benefit calculations and financial tracking
• Understanding of court deadlines and calendar management in litigation matters
• Located in or willing to relocate to Anchorage, Alaska (local candidates strongly preferred)

Medical record analysis and organization

• Disability benefit calculations (TTD, TPD, PPI, PTD)
• IME coordination and medical provider communications

• Civil Litigation experience, including:
• Experience in estate planning, probate, or trust administration
Alaska legal community connections
Bachelor's degree or paralegal certificate
Whether it's ordering medical records for a workers' comp claim or preparing discovery responses, you keep cases moving forward on your own.

• Balances Empathy with Efficiency: You're warm and compassionate with injured workers and clients facing difficult legal matters while staying organized and productive. Embraces Variety: You're genuinely energized (not exhausted) by switching between a workers' compensation medical record review, civil litigation discovery, and client intake calls in the same day-across different practice areas with different procedural requirements.
• Has a Head for Numbers: You're comfortable with calculations-whether it's workers' compensation benefit computations or financial tracking-and you double-check your work.
• Thinks Systematically: You naturally create order from chaos and enjoy building processes that work across multiple case types. Values In-Person Collaboration: You appreciate the benefits of working in an office environment-spontaneous collaboration, building relationships with clients and colleagues, and being a visible presence for the firm.
• Can Be a Firm Ambassador: You're comfortable representing the firm professionally in the Anchorage legal community, whether that's at the courthouse, paralegal association meetings, or local networking events.