Provides leadership and professional technical support for all Clerk’s Office functions, including processing criminal, civil, probate, CINA, and minor offense cases; ensuring efficient case flow, accurate records, jury management, in-court procedures, customer service, warrants, and financial collections. Ensures compliance with Alaska Rules of Court and 1st District policies; manages and reports on case flow and court performance metrics; reviews and implements statutes, rules, and procedures; trains staff; serves as Probate Registrar; processes appeals and CINA cases; and provides coverage for Judicial Assistant duties as needed.
Responsible for allocating work; preparing and updating position descriptions; recruiting, hiring, training, counseling, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating a clerical staff of three; monitoring compliance with all applicable administrative and personnel rules and policies; and planning and conducting weekly staff meetings to enhance staff knowledge, skills, morale, and effective communication within the Sitka court. The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please detail these in the required cover letter.This position is assigned to the court's classified service; incumbents will attain "regular" status after completion of the initial probationary period.
Work Hours This position works in-person at the Sitka court and is not a remote position. Full-time court employees are scheduled to work 37.5-hours per week. The work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. 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 leave is accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs. Enjoy peace of mind and long-term security while serving your community. See for additional information. IMPORTANT: Please attach a letter of interest in employment with the Alaska Court System. Failure to submit a letter may disqualify you from consideration for an interview. LEGAL RIGHT TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT The State’s 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. For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video: VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity. A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate AND two years of advanced general clerical or legal clerical work experience. The required work experience is met by service such as a Court Case Manager 1, Court Case Manager 2, Court Supervisor, Clerk of Court, Chambers Judicial Assistant, or Chief Deputy Clerk with the Alaska Court System or similar work experience with another employer. OR A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in any field AND one year of advanced general clerical or legal clerical work experience. The required work experience is met by service such as a Court Case Manager 1, Court Case Manager 2, Court Supervisor, Clerk of Court, Chambers Judicial Assistant, or Chief Deputy Clerk with the Alaska Court System or similar work experience with another employer. OR A bachelor’s degree from an accredited college in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field. This applies to your application submission. Documents To Be Attached To The Application (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)
Please attach a professional letter of interest to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, email it to recruitment@akcourts.gov .
Your Letter Of Interest Should
The letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
WORK HISTORY If using work experience not already documented in your application, provide the employer’s 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 (907) 264-8242. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information. Contact Title: Recruitment E-Mail: recruitment@akcourts.gov Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone Number: (907) 264-8242...connect patients with our life-changing solutions. Role Summary We need a Designer to help us make everything from emails, social posts, ads, decks, merch, and more, as we build out our brand. Were looking for someone who isnt just hands on a keyboard, but can bring...
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