Palmer Magistrate Judge Chambers Judicial Assistant (41-3278)
Palmer Magistrate Judge Chambers Judicial Assistant (41-3278)
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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.THIS POSTING IS OPEN TO ALASKA COURT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES ONLY.
IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT COURT SYSTEM EMPLOYEE PLEASE STOP NOW.
The PositionAs a Chambers Judicial Assistant you will be responsible for the smooth flow of paperwork between judges and clerks office. You will type and perform judges edits on all correspondence orders and documents authored by the judges work files with pending motions distribute orders signed by the judges set hearings and process Master Reports.
Other responsibilities will include managing the Magistrate calendar working files from court receiving and screening all telephone calls and visitors to chambers act as a back up InCourt Clerk when needed and perform 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.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 Retirement System (PERS)
- Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan (optional)
- Personal leave accrual
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
Two years of progressively responsible fully qualified work experience as an administrative assistant.
Substitution:
Completion of an appropriate vocational training course of study such as legal secretary paralegal or office skills will substitute for one year of the required administrative assistant work experience.
A bachelors degree from an accredited college will substitute for one year of the required administrative assistant work experience.
Twelve months of work experience performing general clerical work that demonstrates work skills equal to those of a Court Case Manager 1 with the Alaska Court System will substitute for one year of the required administrative assistant work experience.
NOTE: Work experience as a legal administrative assistant is preferred. Positions in this job classification are in the partiallyexempt service and serve atwill to the appointing authority.
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
