Courtroom Judicial Assistant (41-1083) Juneau

* Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may receive consideration for an advance step placement. *

COURTROOM DUTIES

Prepare and maintain courtrooms for daily scheduled hearings including setup organization and operation of electronic recording equipment. Coordinate hearings by managing phone calls conference calls and the participation of multiple parties. Operate monitor and troubleshoot recording systems to ensure accurate and complete records of proceedings. Open court sessions administer oaths and facilitate the timely flow of cases parties and attorneys. Maintain detailed log notes and manage the control security playback and return of exhibits and recorded proceedings. Prepare and maintain jury trial documentation including juror records witness lists and trial forms in accordance with court rules and procedures.

DUTIES OUTSIDE OF THE COURTROOM

Process and manage assigned case types by reviewing and filing court documents maintaining case records and scheduling hearings and trials. Prepare court calendars warrants and related case materials respond to records requests and manage record retention. Provide front-counter and telephone customer service by assisting the public accepting filings and payments preparing release paperwork and explaining court procedures in accordance with Alaska Court System standards.

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. This position may fill in as a back-up weekend In-Court Clerk.

The list of applicants generated from this recruitment may be used to fill any future vacancies of this job class or similar occurring within 60 days of the closing date.

LEGAL RIGHT TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENTThe 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.

The Work Environment

The Dimond Courthouse is located on 4th Street near the Historic District in Juneau. As a Courtroom Judicial Assistant you will become part of the Juneau Trial Court helping to fulfill the mission of the Alaska Court System.

Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time Employees

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes12 paid holidaysmedical 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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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 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:

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Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue Anchorage AK 99501

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