Courtroom Judicial Assistant (41-3424) Kenai

A Courtroom Judicial Assistant is responsible for preparing the courtroom for daily proceedings ensuring that all necessary supplies are available for the judge clerk and parties involved. They perform technical duties such as testing microphones verifying that computer programs are functioning and preparing the jury room when needed. The assistant is also tasked with opening court announcing the judicial officer and managing telephonic testimony. Throughout proceedings they record and summarize court actions noting important outcomes like bail conditions court dates and orders. Additionally they handle exhibits by marking maintaining lists and ensuring they are properly entered into the record and transferred to the jury room as directed by the judicial officer.

This position may be required to work an occasional weekend or holiday and may be required to travel to outlying courts or cover for judges in other areas. The role demands attention to detail strong customer service skills and the ability to manage sensitive information. Ideal candidates should have experience in data entry proofreading and document management with a strong track record of punctuality and dependability.

Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time Employees

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays medical dental and optional vision coverage andemployer-paid life insurance. Employees are enrolled in thePublic Employees Retirement System (PERS)and theAlaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) with access to theAlaska 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

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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.

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 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.

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.

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.

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Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue Anchorage AK 99501
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