Traveling Courtroom Judicial Assistant (41-3160)
Traveling Courtroom Judicial Assistant (41-3160)
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16-05-2025
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Job Description
Job Description
- As of May 9 2025 the Alaska Court System is still hiring!You may submit your resume directly to.Please include the position you are applying for and transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
THIS POSTING IS OPEN TO ALASKA COURT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES ONLY.
IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT COURT SYSTEM EMPLOYEE PLEASE STOP NOW.
What You Will Be Doing
In this position you will travel by plane or personal vehicle to provide relief coverage duties such as incourting case processing jury management bailiff customer service and accounting to local and rural courts. Duties will include preparing courtroom for hearings posting daily court calendar recording and preparing an accurate summary of the proceedings marking and maintaining exhibits prepare distribute and process documents. You will also be responsible for Jury management to includecalling roll of prospective jurors and assisting in jury selection.
Other duties may include screening incoming mail researching and resolving special issues related to case filings answering inquiries and preparing and processing filings and orders for signature. This position will assist Clerks of Court and the Rural Court Administrator (RCA) with staff training or provide backup support while staff participates in training sessions.
When working at another court location you will submit travel claims to the Area Court Administrator (ACA) for approval and assist with training to the extent that staffing permits. When not traveling you will assist local and/or rural courts remotely with special projects to include technology implementation training customer service lead assistance and sole operational coverage for small courts when vacancies have occurred.
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. MAY WORK EXTENDED HOURS WHEN TRAVELING OR ON ASSIGNMENT.
LEGAL RIGHT TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT
The 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.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
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.
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):- 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.
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 (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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