Courtroom Judicial Assistant (41-3418) Palmer
Courtroom Judicial Assistant (41-3418) Palmer
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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.The Palmer InCourt Division of the Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for a Courtroom Judicial Assistant (salary range 12).
* Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may receive consideration for an advance step placement.
As a Courtroom Judicial Assistant you will work in a fastpaced environment!This position is responsible for preparing the courtroom for daily hearings ensuring the production of a clear and understandable record of court proceedings marking and maintaining exhibits and maintaining detailed accurate and legible log notes. You will facilitate timeliness of hearings by gathering parties calling for incustody defendants placing calls to parties for telephonic hearings and relaying information to the judge or judicial assistant. In this role you will be responsible for the safety comfort and wellbeing of jurors during jury trials and conduct grand jury and judgment debtor examinations.
The Position
This position will work overtime when necessary assist in the training of new employees fill in as backup to the evening weekend and holiday clerks when needed bailiff and assist in other departments as needed.ATTENTION: Please provide a keyboarding certification dated within one year showing a typing speed of at least 40 words per minute (net).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.
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
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.
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 keyboard 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):- Postsecondary transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
- Keyboarding certification dated within one year showing a typing 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.
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
