Courtroom Judicial Assistant Fairbanks In-Court

Applicants transferring from another State of Alaska agency or applicants with prior legal work experience or education in the legal field may receive consideration for advance step placement. *

Applicants transferring from another State of Alaska agency or applicants with prior legal work experience or education in the legal field may receive consideration for advance step placement. *

The mission of the Alaska Court System is to provide an accessible and impartial forum for the just resolution of all cases that come before it, and to decide such cases in accordance with the law, expeditiously and with integrity. Everything we do is outlined in our Pledge of Fairness.

The Fairbanks Trial Court is a dynamic team where customer service is our priority. Your success as an employee is our success as an organization. We will receive on-the-job training, on-going support, respect, and fairness. We are a court family.

The Courtroom Judicial Assistant for In-Courts will provide advanced clerical support to the judicial officer in the courtroom. Responsibilities include preparing the courtroom for daily proceedings, ensuring necessary case files or supplies are available, opening all computer applications, performing microphone tests, and preparing the jury room if required. You will prepare logs/tag reports and other forms used in the courtroom, make sure all parties are present and connect telephonic or video parties, if necessary, closely monitor the recorder at all times during proceedings, prepare and distribute court orders and judgments in the courtroom, calendar future court hearings and result hearings.

This position will also be responsible for maintaining witness lists and exhibit lists, data entry in the case management, processing documents in the electronic file system, and securing the courtroom and any exhibits at the end of the day. Out-of-court duties will include, but not limited to, importing documents in the electronic file system, docketing non-motion paperwork filed in open court into Court View and correctly processing and distributing files and paperwork when hearings are complete.
This position may occasionally take weekend or holiday duty to support District Court arraignments.

The Fairbanks Trial Court is located in the beautiful Rabinowitz Courthouse at 101 Lacey Street in Downtown Fairbanks. Our building is located next to Golden Heart Plaza, the Alaska Siberia World War II Memorial, several bike paths, and the Chena River. Our professional, collegial team takes immense pride in public service. The workplace culture is supportive, team-centered, and mission-orientated to foster fairness and respect.

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.

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.

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• 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
• 12 paid holidays per year
• Personal leave accrual based on years of creditable state service
• Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan

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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).

Additional office clerical work experience…