Magistrate Judge 4 (41-8202) Kotzebue
Magistrate Judge 4 (41-8202) Kotzebue
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This posting has been extended to allow for a larger applicant pool.This position will perform certain magistrate duties pursuant to AS 22.15 including jury trials complex small claims trials and applications for search warrants and electronic monitoring. Preside over all phases of minor offense proceedings district court criminal proceedings and felony proceedings when still in district court stage. Preside over protective order proceedings small claims and formal district court civil proceedings at all stages including evictions discovery motions trials and execution on judgement. Preside over presumptive death proceedings.
As a standing master this position will preside over dissolution divorce custody and domestic relations modification and enforcement actions preside over Probate Child in Need of Aid and juvenile delinquency matters. They will conduct hearings in uncontested and contested proceedings and prepare recommendations to superior court judges who review the record before promulgating the final decision.
Additional duties may include serving as a training judge for other magistrates and deputy magistrates serving on special committee assignments and performing limited clerical functions.This position will occasionally be required to work evenings weekends and holidays. The incumbent may serve on call outside of regular office hours.
A Magistrate Judge 4 requires substantial knowledge of:- Alaska Statutes and Alaska Rules of Court.
- Local ordinances and bail schedules.
- Formal courtroom proceedings.
- Advanced legal research techniques.
- Principles of law and complex office and policy management.
Magistrate Judges are appointed to a fouryear term and serve a oneyear probationary period. The probationary period may be extended. Following successful completion of the probationary period an incumbent may only be removed from office for cause during their term. A Magistrate Judge may be reappointed to additional fouryear terms.PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree AND active membership in the Alaska Bar Association (ABA).
TO BE CONSIDERED: Please attach a letter of interest comprehensive resume a list of three professional references and a writing sample no more than 10 pages in length.
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.
NOTE: Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide information regarding their involvement in any legal proceedings in which they were a party in a nonrepresentative capacity and undergo a criminal background and credit check.What benefits do we offer
Typical Benefits for Full Time Employees Include:- 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
See for additional information.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.
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Minimum Qualifications
be a citizen of the United States of America and of the State of Alaska.
be at least 21 years of age.
be a resident of Alaska for at least six months immediately preceding appointment as magistrate.
Preferred Qualifications:Graduation from an accredited law school with an LLB or JD degree.
AND
Active membership in the Alaska Bar Association.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.
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.
Contact Information
- Contact Title:Recruitment
EMail: .govMailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue Anchorage AK 99501Phone Number: (907)
Employment Type
Full-Time
