Courtroom Judicial Assistant (41-3246) Palmer In-Court
Courtroom Judicial Assistant (41-3246) Palmer In-Court
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Job Description
Job Description
The Palmer In-Court Division of the Alaska Court System (ACS) is recruiting for a Courtroom Judicial Assistant (range 12) who will be responsible for creating and maintaining a quality record of all court proceedings.
* Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may receive consideration for an advance step placement.
Regular job duties of this fast-paced position will include the following:
This position will ensure the production of a clear and understandable record of court proceedings by monitoring the electronic recording equipment maintaining detailed accurate and legible log notes and maintaining and promoting proper decorum in apparel and demeanor.
The incumbent will prepare the courtroom for daily hearings by setting up organizing and maintaining the space which includes operating and testing equipment. They will recognize any damaged or malfunctioning equipment and take appropriate action to troubleshoot and correct issues when possible. To facilitate the timeliness of hearings the incumbent will gather parties call for in-custody defendants place calls to parties for telephonic hearings and relay information to the judge or judicial assistant.
Additionally they will administer oaths and distribute temporary orders pre-sentence orders and other required paperwork. The individual will be responsible for the care and maintenance of exhibits ensuring that they are marked listed on the exhibit list properly accounted for and stored during the trial. At the end of the trial exhibits will be returned to the parties or placed into storage. The incumbent will also ensure the safety comfort and well-being of jurors during jury trials and will be accountable for the playback of testimony during deliberations. When not in court they may assist other court departments and perform other duties as assigned by the Clerk of Court.
The Work ScheduleFull-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.
Typical Benefits Available to Full-Time Employees
- 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
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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 month-for-month 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 month-for-month basis.
Additional Required Information
This applies to your application submission.
Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):
- Post-secondary transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
- Keyboarding certification dated within one year showing a keyboarding 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.
KEYBOARDING CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Attach a recent keyboarding certification (dated within one year) to your application that verifies your keyboarding speed of 40 wpm or higher (net). Online keyboarding tests (often at no cost) are accepted with a valid website address noted on the document. Acceptable websites include: and .
In addition keyboarding tests are given at any Alaska Job Center location. A list of locations is available at:
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
Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue Anchorage AK 99501
Phone Number:
Employment Type
Full-Time
