This position is open to Alaska Residents only. Please check our residency definition to determine if you qualify. What You Will Be Doing. Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) offers a college intern program, particularly for college students considering a career in law. The program will expose candidates to the administrative hearings regularly held in the office where Alaskan citizens are appealing initial state decisions. The intern will also assist with various office improvement initiatives, such as updated publication of decisions, a pro se guide for unrepresented parties, and enhanced case management. Our Organization, Mission, and Culture. The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is Alaska's statewide hearing tribunal for most Executive Branch administrative hearings and appeals. With roughly 1,000 new cases filed each year, OAH's administrative law judges hear and decide a wide range of administrative disputes from across state government. The College Intern 2/3 serving at OAH learns about various administrative law practices, engages in the administrative law process, and helps with OAH's core functions. The experience is intended to help the college intern determine whether they are interested in a career in law. The Benefits of Joining Our Team. The Office of Administrative Hearings is a dynamic legal environment where judges hear cases in over 140 different subject areas. The office is personable and committed to each college intern's long-term success. The position offers a stimulating spectrum of work, ranging from involvement in an interesting and diverse caseload, working with individual administrative law judges, and working independently with regard to day-to-day legal issues. This position was created to facilitate a learning environment for prospective candidates who are interested in a career in law. It gives insight into the practice of providing due process for all Alaskans. The Working Environment You Can Expect The Office of Administrative Hearings (OAH) is centrally located in downtown Anchorage. Our office on the top floor of the Robert B. Atwood Building offers stunning views of the Chugach Range and Anchorage Bowl, as well as walking distance to downtown attractions. Covered employee parking is available at no charge. OAH fosters a welcoming work environment which values employees' skills and contributions. This position is part of a friendly and supportive group of professional staff with years of experience and a high level of dedication. Who We Are Looking For. We are interested in candidates who possess some or all of the following position specific competencies:Learning: Uses efficient learning techniques to acquire and apply new knowledge and skills; uses training, feedback, or other opportunities for self-learning and development. Writing: Recognizes or uses correct English grammar, punctuation, and spelling; communicates information (for example, facts, ideas, or messages) in a succinct and organized manner; produces written information, which may include technical material, that is appropriate for the intended audience. Interpersonal Skills: Shows understanding, friendliness, courtesy, tact, empathy, concern, and politeness to others; develops and maintains effective relationships with others; may include effectively dealing with individuals who are difficult, hostile, or distressed; relates well to people from varied backgrounds and different situations; is sensitive to cultural diversity, race, gender, disabilities, and other individual differences. Minimum Qualifications College Intern 2 Currently accepted, enrolled, and attending an accredited college in an undergraduate degree program while maintaining an academic load of at least six credit hours per semester (eight credit hours per quarter);AND - In good standing with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher;AND - Have successfully completed training as a College Intern 1 or 24 semester (36 quarter) hours of coursework in the degree program. College Intern 3 Currently accepted, enrolled, and attending an accredited college in a baccalaureate degree program while maintaining an academic load of at least six credit hours per semester (eight credit hours per quarter);AND - In good standing with a cumulative grade point average of 2.0 or higher;AND - Have successfully completed training as a College Intern 2 or 56 semester (84 quarter) hours of coursework in the degree program. AND - Currently enrolled in and attending upper division classes in a declared major related to the body of work to be performed. Special Note:Academic transcripts and/or tuition billings may be construed as proof of enrollment. Appointment and retention in this class series is restricted to students actively pursuing an undergraduate degree program in an accredited college and maintaining an academic load of at least six semester (eight quarter) credit hours per semester (quarter)."Upper division courses" means courses that are specialized, in-depth and advanced. Such courses emphasize problem-solving, analytical thinking skills, and theoretical applications, with depth and rigor in a discipline's theories and methods; specialization in a particular field or profession; refinement of general education; and/or development of specific intellectual and professional skills. Upper division courses are commonly identified in college catalogs as 300 level and higher. Students who have completed spring semester courses and are enrolled in fall semester courses are considered to be attending college during the summer regardless of whether or not summer courses are taken.