This position will orient and train staff in court and departmental policies procedures rules and statutes. Interview and hire prospective employees evaluate performance and with supervisory review dismiss personnel when necessary. Assign schedule and prioritize work monitor accuracy and completeness counsel employees on performance issues and administer progressive disciplinary measures as needed.
Plan organize and improve workflows for maximum efficiency. Ensure clerks are trained across Civil CINA Probate and Mental Commitment divisions to provide adequate coverage. Interpret new rules and statutes develop and implement updated procedures and prepare written instructions. Troubleshoot recorder and related equipment issues and assist with setting up video equipment for hearings and playback.
Serve as an in-court clerk as needed to provide coverage for District and Superior Court Civil CINA Probate and Mental Commitment hearings and assist with importing documents into OnBase once implemented. Act as a senior staff resource to the Clerk of Court and Area Court Administrator on in-court procedures recommending and assisting with procedural changes preparing reports and data and participating in meetings on case processing. Respond to inquiries from internal and external customers regarding in-court procedures and case files. Perform other duties as assigned.
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) with access to the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan. Personal leaveis accrued for vacation illness or personal needs.
Enjoy peace of mind and long-term security while serving your community.
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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.
Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND two years of legal office clerical work experience which includes six months of supervisory or lead experience.
OR
Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND four years of office clerical work experience which includes six months of supervisory or lead experience.
OR
A bachelors degree in any field from an accredited college AND six months of supervisory or lead experience.
Note:Legal office clerical work experience includes service such as a Court Case Manager 1 Court Case Manager 2 Court Supervisor 1-3 or a Chambers Judicial Assistant with the Alaska Court System or work in a public or private sector law office requiring the review and processing of legal documents.
Substitution:Additional general office clerical experience will substitute for the high school diploma or GED certificate on a month-for-month basis.
Completion of an appropriate vocational training course of study such as legal secretary paralegal or office skills will substitute for the required general office clerical work experience on a month-for-month basis.
This applies to your application submission.
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Required Experience:
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