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You will be updated with latest job alerts via emailThe Kodiak Trial Court of the Alaska Court System is looking for a highly dependable individual to become a Court Case Manager 1 jury clerk (salary range 10).
This job classification may promote to salary range 11 after successful completion of three years of service with the court.
Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may receive consideration for advance step placement.
The Position
The position is responsible for the full management of jury processes including maintaining and updating petit and grand jury panel lists summoning deferred jurors and processing routine requests for deferral or excusal. More complex jury matters are routed to the Judge or Magistrate for decision. The role requires adherence to the Jury Clerks Manual to ensure proper record-keeping and procedural compliance. Additional jury-related duties include coordinating travel and lodging for grand jurors traveling from remote areas and reviewing associated expenses before forwarding them to the Clerk of Court for approval.
This position also oversees all aspects of small claims case management. Responsibilities include opening monitoring and closing cases reviewing filings for completeness and compliance assigning case numbers issuing summonses and entering case details into the courts database. The clerk manages correspondence throughout the life of a case ensures timely issuance and distribution of court orders and notices and completes all necessary steps for case closure both digitally and in physical files.
Financial responsibilities include closing daily tills running financial reports and making deposits. The clerk receipts payments into correct account codes for a variety of court-related fees and fines such as civil orders certified mailings executions sanctions and restitution.
Customer service is also a key component of this role. The clerk assists the public at the front counter and by phone provides necessary paperwork and filing instructions and supports record searches through digital and physical indexes. Additional duties include retrieving files certifying court documents and notarizing signatures when required.
The Work Environment
The Kodiak Courthouse is located on Mission Road. The staff includes two Court Case Managers 1 and two Court Case Managers 2 under the supervision of the Clerk of your role you will become a part of the Kodiak Trial Court helping to fulfill the mission of the Alaska Court System.
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.
Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time Employees
We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays medical dental and optional vision coverage and employer-paid life insurance. Employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS)in lieu of contributions to Social Security with access to the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leave is accrued for vacation illness or personal needs.
Enjoy peace of mind and long-term security while serving your community.
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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 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.
This applies to your application submission.
Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):
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):
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 Title: Recruitment
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Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue Anchorage AK 99501
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Required Experience:
Manager
Full-Time