Clerk of Court Part-Time ; Angoon Trial Court

The Angoon Trial Court of the Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for a part-time Clerk of Court to provide administrative assistance to the community and clerical support for the court's traveling Magistrate Judge. This position is scheduled to work 20 hours per week.

Regular job duties will include:
This position provides front-counter and telephone customer service in accordance with Alaska Court System standards and procedures. Responsibilities include processing court filings, fees, fines, bail, marriage license applications, records requests, and other legal documents; performing notary and record search duties; and establishing and maintaining civil, small claims, criminal, and minor offense cases. The position also issues summonses, writs, jury notices, and other legal documents and ensures cases are accurately processed and maintained from initiation through closure.

This position supports jury administration by processing juror questionnaires, updating court records, excusing jurors as authorized, issuing jury summonses, and maintaining accurate juror records. The position also serves as an in-court clerk as needed, including operating courtroom recording equipment, preparing log notes and judicial orders, and administering oaths. Additional responsibilities include preparing bank deposits and reconciliation reports, maintaining court supplies and forms, and updating manuals and reference materials as needed.

Performs other duties as assigned by the Magistrate, Rural Court Administrator, or Area Court Administrator.

Work Hours:

This position is currently scheduled to work 20 hours per week. The work schedule for this position will be coordinated in consultation between the hiring supervisor and the selected applicant.

This position participates in the Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), Public Employees' Retirement System (PERS), accrues personal leave, and receives up to 12 paid holidays. This position offers optional coverage for health insurance benefits. The employee will be responsible for paying one-half of the premium for the coverage elected.

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Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND one year of general clerical, office or retail work experience AND the ability to keyboard at least 40 words per minute (net).

OR Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND completion of 36 semester credit hours or 48 quarter credit hours of coursework from an accredited college.

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 Alaska Court System does not sponsor visas.

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.

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. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.

Contact

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Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

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