Court Case Manager ; Anchorage Criminal​/Traffic

Position Overview

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

Employees working in this job classification will be considered for annual salary increases upon successful completion of a 1-year probationary period. This classification will promote to range 11 after three years of service with the court.

This position performs a variety of criminal case processing duties from case initiation through final disposition. Responsibilities include reviewing and filing charging documents, opening and maintaining cases in the Court View database, scheduling court hearings, processing warrants, summonses, bail and bond documents, and ensuring accurate case records and distribution of court documents to parties and agencies.

The incumbent coordinates Grand Jury and search warrant case processing, prepares and routes documents for judicial review, processes court orders and case dispositions, and assists with reopening cases when authorized. Additional responsibilities include conducting financial eligibility interviews for court-appointed counsel, providing support to court staff and customers, and updating cases during court hearings by recording judicial actions, scheduling future proceedings, and assessing fines, fees, and other court-ordered requirements.

This position provides customer service and administrative support for minor offense and traffic case processing. Responsibilities include assisting the public with court procedures, accepting filings and payments, researching case information using court databases, processing requests related to hearings, pleas, continuances, and case re-openings, and ensuring documents are accurately matched, routed, and maintained throughout the case lifecycle.

The incumbent processes incoming mail, verifies and balances financial transactions, supports court hearing operations, assists with scheduling and notice distribution, and performs case management functions such as default judgment processing and requests to set aside default judgments.

The position requires strong customer service skills, attention to detail, and the ability to maintain accurate records while working with court systems and confidential information.

Full-time court employees are 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.

• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and optional vision coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security, with access to the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan
• Personal leave accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs

Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND one year of office clerical experience.

Substitutions:

• 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.

The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.