Chambers Judicial Assistant 1 (41-3061) Anchorage Probate / Children's
Chambers Judicial Assistant 1 (41-3061) Anchorage Probate / Children's
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As of May 9 2025 the Alaska Court System is still hiring!
YOU MAY COMPLETE YOUR WORK HISTORY ON THIS APPLICATIONORATTACH A RESUME.
Please include transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
The Anchorage Trial Court is accepting applications for aChambers Judicial Assistant 1 (salary range 12). The successful applicant will provide assistance and support to the Magistrate Judges including case management processing and in-court duties.
Applicants transferring from another State of Alaska agency or applicants with prior work experience or education in the legal field may receive consideration for advance step placement.
The Position
This position will provide administrative support to a team of magistrate judges. As a Chambers Judicial Assistant you will receive and process files accordingly. This will include processing and distributing orders and judgments to parties and agencies and routing files to appropriate locations. You will be responsible for the weekly review of matters under advisement for the magistrate judges performing calendaring duties and performing in-courting responsibilities regularly. Additionally you will answer telephones and respond to e-mails and written correspondence for the magistrate judge team.
The Work Environment
There are seven Magistrate Judges and three Chambers Judicial Assistants that work together closely. You will be located in the Nesbett Courthouse located on 4th Avenue in downtown Anchorage. You will receive a private parking pass for the courthouse parking garage.
The Work Hours
Full-time 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 one-hour lunch break.
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.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)
- Employer-paid 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
This position is assigned to the courts classified service; incumbents will attain regular status after completion of the initial probationary period.
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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 partially-exempt service and serve at-will to the appointing authority.Additional Required Information
This applies to your application submission.
Documents to beAttached to the Application(REQUIRED):
- Post-secondary transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
Documents to be Submitted at theTime 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 part-time. 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 post-secondary 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 AK 99501-2005 within 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 . The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.Contact Information
Contact Title: Recruitment
E-Mail:
Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue Anchorage AK 99501
Phone Number:
Employment Type
Full-Time
