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Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44721
Department: Alaska Court System
Division: Anchorage ACA
Opening Date: 03/18/2024
Closing Date: 4/1/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: Exempt Judicial
Range: 12
Job Description
The Third Judicial District of the Alaska Court System is looking for an individual who will enjoy assisting court locations as a Traveling Courtroom Judicial Assistant (salary range 12).
CLICK HERE FOR A MESSAGE FROM ONE OF OUR RETIRED CHIEF JUSTICES!
What You Will Do
In this position you will travel by either plane or personal vehicle to provide relief coverage in a variety of clerical duties such as in-courting, case processing, jury management, bailiff, customer service, and accounting to local and rural courts. Duties will include preparing courtroom for hearings, posting daily court calendar, testing microphones and recording equipment, recording court proceedings, and preparing an accurate summary of the proceedings. You will review case files for prior and pending actions, call roll of prospective jurors and assist in jury selection, mark and maintain exhibits and lists, and collect and properly store exhibits.
You will assist with case management and customer service for all case types. Duties will include screening incoming mail, researching and resolving special issues related to case filings, answering written inquiries, and preparing and processing filings and orders for signature. This position will assist Clerk of Court and RCA with staff training or provide backup support while staff participates in training sessions.
When working at another court location, you will submit travel claims to the Area Court Administrator (ACA) for approval and assist with training to the extent that staffing permits. When not traveling, you will assist local and/or rural courts remotely and assist with special projects to include technology implementation, training, customer service, lead assistance and sole operational coverage for small courts when vacancies have occurred.
IMPORTANT: Please attach a letter of interest expressing your interest in employment as a Traveling Courtroom Judicial Assistant. Failure to submit a letter may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.
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. MAY WORK EXTENDED HOURS WHEN TRAVELING OR ON ASSIGNMENT.
Benefits Available to Full-Time Employees
See for additional information.
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit:http://www.courts.alaska.gov
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Additional Required Information
This applies to your application submission.
Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):
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):
LETTER OF INTERESTPlease attach a professional letter of interest to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, email it to Your letter of interest should:1) Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
2) Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
3) Express your interest in employment with the Alaska Court System.The letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
KEYBOARDING CERTIFICATION REQUIREDAttach 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: http://www.jobs.state.ak.us/officesWORK HISTORYIf 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.EDUCATIONIf 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 PROCEDUREApplicants 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 REVIEWTo 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 CHECKA 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 Information
Contact Title: Recruitment
E-Mail:
Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Fax Number: (907) 264-8262
Phone Number: (907) 264-8242
The Alaska Court System provides a variety of benefits for eligible employees, which are a significant part of the total compensation package. The following are typical benefits available to full-time employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position type or be prorated for other than full time work.
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: http://www.courts.alaska.gov
01
Are you a current or former Alaska Court System employee? If yes, please list location and department.
02
Supplemental Questions are considered part of your official application. Failure to follow instructions represented in these questions may result in removal of your application from consideration. • I acknowledge I understand
03
Have you carefully read the minimum qualifications for this position, and do you certify that you possess the required education and/or experience to meet the minimum qualifications as stated? Attaching a resume is NOT an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job opening.
04
Have you attached (or submitted) the required letter of interest detailing how your knowledge, skills, and abilities pertain to the bulleted points listed in the job description?Failure to submit a letter of interest may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.
05
Have you attached (or submitted) the required keyboarding certification (dated within one year) showing a speed of at least 40 words per minute (net) that follows the directions listed in the job announcement?
06
Are you proficient at speaking another language besides English? If "Yes" - which language?
07
Were you referred to this vacancy by a current Alaska Court System employee? If yes, please provide their name and court location.
08
The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After training this position may be required to work weekends and/or holidays on occasion. Do you understand this requirement?
Required Question
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 44721
Department: Alaska Court System
Division: Anchorage ACA
Opening Date: 03/18/2024
Closing Date: 4/1/2024 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To: All Applicants
Bargaining Unit: Exempt Judicial
Range: 12
Job Description
The Third Judicial District of the Alaska Court System is looking for an individual who will enjoy assisting court locations as a Traveling Courtroom Judicial Assistant (salary range 12).
CLICK HERE FOR A MESSAGE FROM ONE OF OUR RETIRED CHIEF JUSTICES!
What You Will Do
In this position you will travel by either plane or personal vehicle to provide relief coverage in a variety of clerical duties such as in-courting, case processing, jury management, bailiff, customer service, and accounting to local and rural courts. Duties will include preparing courtroom for hearings, posting daily court calendar, testing microphones and recording equipment, recording court proceedings, and preparing an accurate summary of the proceedings. You will review case files for prior and pending actions, call roll of prospective jurors and assist in jury selection, mark and maintain exhibits and lists, and collect and properly store exhibits.
You will assist with case management and customer service for all case types. Duties will include screening incoming mail, researching and resolving special issues related to case filings, answering written inquiries, and preparing and processing filings and orders for signature. This position will assist Clerk of Court and RCA with staff training or provide backup support while staff participates in training sessions.
When working at another court location, you will submit travel claims to the Area Court Administrator (ACA) for approval and assist with training to the extent that staffing permits. When not traveling, you will assist local and/or rural courts remotely and assist with special projects to include technology implementation, training, customer service, lead assistance and sole operational coverage for small courts when vacancies have occurred.
IMPORTANT: Please attach a letter of interest expressing your interest in employment as a Traveling Courtroom Judicial Assistant. Failure to submit a letter may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.
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. MAY WORK EXTENDED HOURS WHEN TRAVELING OR ON ASSIGNMENT.
Benefits Available to Full-Time Employees
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Medical and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents
- Vision plan (optional)
- Employer-paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan (optional)
- Personal leave accrual
See for additional information.
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit:http://www.courts.alaska.gov
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.
Minimum Qualifications
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.
Additional Required Information
This applies to your application submission.
Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):
- A letter of interest, completed per the instructions below.
- 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.
LETTER OF INTERESTPlease attach a professional letter of interest to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, email it to Your letter of interest should:1) Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
2) Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
3) Express your interest in employment with the Alaska Court System.The letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
KEYBOARDING CERTIFICATION REQUIREDAttach 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: http://www.jobs.state.ak.us/officesWORK HISTORYIf 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.EDUCATIONIf 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 PROCEDUREApplicants 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 REVIEWTo 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 CHECKA 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 Information
Contact Title: Recruitment
E-Mail:
Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Fax Number: (907) 264-8262
Phone Number: (907) 264-8242
The Alaska Court System provides a variety of benefits for eligible employees, which are a significant part of the total compensation package. The following are typical benefits available to full-time employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position type or be prorated for other than full time work.
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Medical and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents
- Vision plan (optional)
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance with additional coverage available
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Personal leave accrual based on years of creditable state service
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: http://www.courts.alaska.gov
01
Are you a current or former Alaska Court System employee? If yes, please list location and department.
02
Supplemental Questions are considered part of your official application. Failure to follow instructions represented in these questions may result in removal of your application from consideration. • I acknowledge I understand
- Yes
- No
03
Have you carefully read the minimum qualifications for this position, and do you certify that you possess the required education and/or experience to meet the minimum qualifications as stated? Attaching a resume is NOT an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job opening.
- Yes
- No
04
Have you attached (or submitted) the required letter of interest detailing how your knowledge, skills, and abilities pertain to the bulleted points listed in the job description?Failure to submit a letter of interest may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.
- Yes
- No
05
Have you attached (or submitted) the required keyboarding certification (dated within one year) showing a speed of at least 40 words per minute (net) that follows the directions listed in the job announcement?
- Yes
- No
06
Are you proficient at speaking another language besides English? If "Yes" - which language?
07
Were you referred to this vacancy by a current Alaska Court System employee? If yes, please provide their name and court location.
08
The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. After training this position may be required to work weekends and/or holidays on occasion. Do you understand this requirement?
- Yes
- No
Required Question
