Palmer Magistrate Judge Courtroom Judicial Assistant (41-3278) ACS Employees Only
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Job Location:
Palmer, MA - USA
Monthly Salary:
Not Disclosed
Posted on:
2 days ago
Vacancies:
1 Vacancy
Job Summary
Job Description
THIS POSTING IS OPEN TO ALASKA COURT SYSTEM EMPLOYEES ONLY.
IF YOU ARE NOT A CURRENT COURT SYSTEM EMPLOYEE -- PLEASE STOP NOW.
The PositionIn this role you will be responsible for the smooth flow of paperwork between judges and clerks office. You will type and perform judges edits on all correspondence orders and documents authored by the judges work files with pending motions distribute orders signed by the judges set hearings and process Master Reports. Other responsibilities will include managing the Magistrate calendar working files from court receiving and screening all telephone calls and visitors to chambers act as a backup In-Court Clerk when needed and perform other duties as assigned.
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.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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VIDEO: The who what when where and how of state courtsThe 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 office clerical experienceAND 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.
Additional Required Information
This applies to your application submission.
Documents to beAttached to the Application(REQUIRED):- Keyboarding certification dated within one year showing a keyboarding speed of at least 40 words per minute (net).
- Post-secondary transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
- 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 andemail 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:LEGAL 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 Alaska Court System does not sponsor visas.WORK EXPERIENCE
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 transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications for the position and are required with each application.SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.SELECTION PROCEDURE
MULTIPLE VACANCIES NOTICE
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.
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to sixty (60) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
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
Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue Anchorage AK 99501
Phone Number:
Required Experience:
Junior IC
Key Skills
- Typing
- Data Entry
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- Clerical Experience
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- Administrative Experience
- Creative Writing
- Technical Support
