Clerk of Court 20 hours 41-1099 Yakutat
Clerk of Court 20 hours 41-1099 Yakutat
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Job Description
The Yakutat District Court of the Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for a Clerk of Court (range 12 to provide clerical support in Yakutat with secondary remote coverage for Haines Hoonah Skagway and Juneau including periodic weekend arraignments.
This position is scheduled to work 20 hours per week. Regular job duties will include:
- Greet and assist customers at the front counter and on the telephone.
- Answer general questions perform copy requests and process marriage license applications.
- Accept filings perform notary public duties and perform record searches.
- Accept and receipt filing fees fine payments bail restitution and other fees.
- Receive and assign case numbers for civil and small claims cases.
- Set up criminal minor offense civil and small claims case files.
- Issue summons for civil and small claims cases and process all documents filed.
- Prepare weekly bank deposits and reconciliation reports.
- Serve as an incourt clerk as necessary.
- Maintain court supplies and forms; place orders as needed and stock all items; update manuals as required.
- Perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.
An ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge skills and abilities. Please detail these in the required cover letter.
- Excellent attendance and punctuality.
- Experience dealing with highpriority confidential or sensitive information.
- Experience working with people of diverse backgrounds or culture.
- Experience providing excellent customer service in person and over the phone.
- Ability to organize highpriority tasks.
- Experience performing data entry while maintaining a high level of accuracy.
Work Hours
This position is currently scheduled to work 20 hours per week. The work schedule for this position will be coordinated in consultation between the hiring supervisor and the selected applicant.LEGAL RIGHT TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENTThe States online recruitment system Workplace Alaska requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function as an employer sponsor.
** This position participates in the Supplemental Benefits System (SBS) Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) accrues personal leave and receives up to 12 paid holidays. This position offers optional coverage for health insurance benefits. The employee is responsible for paying onehalf of the premium for the coverage elected. **
IMPORTANT: Please attach a letter expressing your interest in employment with the Alaska Court System. Failure to submit a letter may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.
For more information on the Alaska Court System please visit:
For information about what state courts do please watch the following short video:
VIDEO: The who what when where and how of state courts
The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND one year of general clerical office or retail work experience AND the ability to keyboard at least 40 words per minute (net).
OR
Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND completion of 36 semester credit hours or 48 quarter credit hours of coursework from an accredited college AND the ability to keyboard at least 40 words per minute (net).Additional Required Information
This applies to your application submission.
Documents to beAttached to the Application(REQUIRED):- A letter of interest completed per the instructions below.
- Postsecondary transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
- Keyboarding certification dated within one year showing a keyboarding speed of at least 40 words per minute (net).
Documents to be Submitted at the Time of Interview (REQUIRED):
If you are selected to advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process you must provide the following at the time of the interview (if not already attached to your application):- Copies of your most recent 2 performance evaluations if available.
- A list of three 3 professional references who have had supervisory authority over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses.
LETTER OF INTEREST
Please attach a professional letter of interest to your application before submitting it online or if unable to attach to your application email it to.
Your letter should:
1 Be professionally written and include proper format grammar spelling and punctuation..
2 Explain how your knowledge skills and abilities meet the job requirements of the position.
3 Express your interest in employment with the Alaska Court System.
Your letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. If you do not attach a separate professional letter you may not move on to the interview phase.
KEYBOARDING CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Attach a recent keyboarding certification (dated within one year) to your application that verifies your keyboarding speed of 40 wpm or higher (net). Online keyboarding tests (often at no cost) are accepted with a valid website address noted on the document. Acceptable websites include: .
In addition keyboarding tests are given at any Alaska Job Center location. A list of locations is available at:
WORK HISTORY
If using work experience not already documented in your application provide the employers name your job title dates of employment and whether full or parttime. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
EDUCATION
If postsecondary education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications you must fill in the Education and Training section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degree Obtained field. Copies of academic transcripts will be required at time of interview.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be required to meet the Minimum Qualifications as outlined above. Unfortunately we cannot always interview all applicants. If your application is considered not qualified you will be sent a notice within two weeks after the closing date for this recruitment. If you believe your application was improperly disqualified you may appeal this decision to the Human Resources Director at 820 West 4th Avenue Anchorage AKwithin five workdays from the date the notice is mailed to you. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.
NEPOTISM REVIEW
To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety applicants who have a spouse close relative and/or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.
BACKGROUND CHECK
A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made. Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer no to these questions. If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure please contact the Human Resources Department at. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.Contact Information
- Contact Title:Recruitment
EMail:Address: 820 West 4th Avenue Anchorage AK 99501Phone:
Employment Type
Part-Time
