Courtroom Judicial Assistant (41-4024) Fairbanks In-Court
Courtroom Judicial Assistant (41-4024) Fairbanks In-Court
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- As of May 9 2025 the Alaska Court System is still hiring!
You may submit your resume directly to.
Please include the position and location you are applying for and transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications.The Fairbanks InCourt Division of the Alaska Court System is currently seeking a detailoriented individual to help fulfill the mission as aCourtroom Judicial Assistant (salary range 12).
*Applicants transferring from another State of Alaska agency or applicants with prior legal work experience or education in the legal field may receive consideration for advance step placement.*
Our organization mission and culture:
The mission of the Alaska Court System is to provide an accessible and impartial forum for the just resolution of all cases that come before it and to decide such cases in accordance with the law expeditiously and with integrity. Everything we do is outlined in ourPledge of Fairness.
The benefits of joining our team:
The Fairbanks Trial Court is a dynamic team where customer service is our priority. Your success as an employee is our success as an organization. We will receive onthejob training ongoing support respect and fairness. We are a court family.The Position
The Courtroom Judicial Assistant for InCourts will provide advanced clerical support to the judicial officer in the courtroom. Responsibilities include preparing the courtroom for daily proceedings ensuring necessary case files or supplies are available opening all computer applications performing microphone tests and preparing the jury room if required. You will prepare logs/tag reports and other forms used in the courtroom make sure all parties are present and connect telephonic or video parties if necessary closely monitor the recorder at all times during proceedings prepare and distribute court orders and judgments in the courtroom calendar future court hearings and result hearings.
This position will also be responsible for maintaining witness lists and exhibit lists updating and docketing information in CourtView and securing the courtroom and any exhibits at the end of the day. Outofcourt duties will include docketing nonmotion paperwork filed in open court into CourtView and correctly processing and distributing files and paperwork when hearings are complete. This position may occasionally take weekend or holiday duty to support District Court arraignments.
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.
The Working Environment
The Fairbanks Trial Court is located in the beautiful Rabinowitz Courthouse at 101 Lacey Street in Downtown Fairbanks. Our building is located next to Golden Heart Plaza the Alaska Siberia World War II Memorial several bike paths and the Chena River. Our professional collegial team takes immense pride in public service. The workplace culture is supportive teamcentered and missionorientated to foster fairness and respect.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.
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
See for additional information.For more information on the Alaska Court System please visit:
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 if available.
- 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
Contact Title: Recruitment
EMail:Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue Anchorage AK 99501
Phone Number: (907)
Employment Type
Full-Time
