Courtroom Judicial Assistant - (41-1012)
Courtroom Judicial Assistant - (41-1012)
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Job Description
- The Juneau Trial Court of the Alaska Court System is accepting applications for a Courtroom Judicial Assistant (range 12). The successful candidate will serve as an incourt clerk for Superior and District Court proceedings and will produce electronic recordings written and typed log note indexes of court hearings and process court documents.* Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may receive consideration for an advance step placement. *
COURTROOM DUTIES- Set up organize and maintain the courtroom including operation and testing of a variety of equipment;
- Prepare and organize case files and paperwork for court proceedings;
- Help coordinate movement of litigants Judicial Services transport officers court staff and the public in and out of court;
- Perform bailiff duties as necessary;
- Log multiple types of court proceedings following established procedures and practices;
- Generate a clear consistent and accurate record of the proceedings;
- Locate and play back portions of the court record for the judge jurors and litigants;
- Properly identify mark maintain and store all exhibits submitted in court;
- Prepare and distribute judgments temporary orders and other paperwork resulting from court proceedings.
DUTIES OUTSIDE OF THE COURTROOM- Perform duties associated with opening monitoring and closing courtcases; accept filings and review petitions and other pleadings to ensure compliance with rules; advise parties clerks and judges of potential problems or deficiencies; file all pleadings motions and correspondence in the appropriate case file;
- Schedule hearings and trial dates for cases with district and superior court chambersjudicial assistants; prepare and distribute trial notices;
- Respond to requests for media or records requests for case file and hearings;
- Prepare civil and criminal bench warrants; process quashed warrants; manage the outstanding warrant and summonses audit report;
- Assist the public agencies and other court inquiries at the front counter and on the telephone; assist customers with general court business accept filings and answer questions;
- Other duties as assigned.
The Work Hours
Fulltime court employees are currently scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for this position are Monday Friday 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a onehour lunch break. This position may fill in as a backup weekend InCourt Clerk.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.
The Work Environment
The Dimond Courthouse is located on 4th Street near the Historic District in Juneau. As a Courtroom Judicial Assistant you will become part of the Juneau Trial Court helping to fulfill the mission of the Alaska Court System.
Benefits Available to FullTime Employees- 12 paid holidays per year
- Medical and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents
- Vision plan (optional)
- Employerpaid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
- Membership in the Public Employees RetirementSystem (PERS)
- Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan (optional)
- Personal leave accrual
IMPORTANT: Please attach a letter of interest in employment with the Alaska Court System. Failure to submit a letter may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.For informationabout what state courts do please watch the following short video:
VIDEO: The who what when where and how of state courtsThe 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 office clerical experience AND the ability to type at least 40 words per minute (net).
Substitution:
Additional office clerical work experience will substitute for the high school diploma or GED certificate on a monthformonth basis.Completion of 36 semester credit hours or 48 quarter credit hours of coursework from an accredited college will substitute for the year of required office clerical experience.
Completion of an appropriate vocational training course of study such as legal secretary paralegal or office skills will substitute for the required office clerical experience on a monthformonth basis.
Additional Required Information
This applies to your application submission.
Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):- A professional 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 or two (2) letters of recommendation.
- 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 you meet the minimum qualifications 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.
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: and.
In addition keyboarding tests are given at any Alaska Job Center location. A list of locations is available at: 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 (907). The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.Contact Information
- Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue Anchorage AK 99501Fax Number: (907)Phone Number: (907)
Employment Type
Full-Time
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