Court Case Manager 2 (41-4014) Fairbanks Civil

Fairbanks, AK - USA

Monthly Salary: Not Disclosed

Posted on: Yesterday

Vacancies: 1 Vacancy

Job Summary

Job Description

* Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency or applicants with prior legal work experience or education in the legal field may receive consideration for advance step placement. *

Our organization mission and culture:
The mission of the Alaska Court System is to provide an accessible and impartial forum for the just resolution of all cases that come before it and to decide such cases in accordance with the law expeditiously and with integrity. Everything we do is outlined in ourPledge of Fairness.

The benefits of joining our team:
The Fairbanks Trial Courts is a dynamic team where customer service is our priority. Your success as an employee is our success as an organization. We will receive on-the-job training on-going support respect and fairness. We are a court family.

The Position
This position is responsible for processing filings in civil appeals criminal post-conviction relief and habeas corpus cases and may process other case types such as CINA delinquency and probate as necessary. You will be responsible for reviewing all motions proposed judgments or findings and stipulations for proper use of forms and technical compliance with applicable rules and statutes and ensure motions are accompanied by all necessary supporting documents.

This role requires you provide exemplary customer service to court patrons within the standards of the Alaska Court System. You will assist customers (pro se litigants attorneys and other agencies) at public service counter and by phone providing information on court cases forms procedures and records without giving legal advice.

Additionally you will maintain and modify entries in CourtView motion tracking program process requests for default and default judgments process marriage licenses and marriage commission applications generate daily computer reports and work them in accordance with established procedures answer technical and procedural questions from clerks administrative assistants judicial officers and assist other desks in department as needed.

An ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge skills and abilities.

Experience handling stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
Experience dealing with high-priority confidential or sensitive information
Experience or knowledge of legal procedures
Experience preparing professional documents and applying rules and regulations when processing documents
Experience performing multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and remaining calm organized and accurate
Experience working positively and productively in a team environment
Proficiency using Microsoft Word Excel and Outlook

The working environment you can expect
The Fairbanks Trial Court is located in the beautiful Rabinowitz Courthouse at 101 Lacey Street in Downtown Fairbanks. Our building is located next to Golden Heart Plaza the Alaska Siberia World War II Memorial several bike paths and the Chena River. Our professional collegial team takes immense pride in public service. The workplace culture is supportive team-centered and mission-orientated to foster fairness and respect.

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.

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.

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The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.

Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND one year of advanced clerical work experience equivalent to a Court Case Manager 1 with the Alaska Court System or an equivalent position with another employer.

Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND completion of a two-year paralegal curriculum from an accredited institution.

A bachelors degree from an accredited college.

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 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 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.
Two (2) writing samples each at least 1/2 page in length.

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:

Required Experience:

Manager

Job Description* Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency or applicants with prior legal work experience or education in the legal field may receive consideration for advance step placement. * Our organization mission and culture:The mission of the Alaska Court System is to provide...