Chambers Judicial Assistant ; Sitka

Overview

The Sitka Superior Court of the Alaska Court System is accepting applications for a Chambers Judicial Assistant 1 (salary range 12). Under the direction of a Superior Court Judge, the successful applicant will provide assistance and support including case management processing.

Judicial / Administrative Support:
Provides comprehensive administrative and clerical support to judges by managing the flow of case files and documentation between chambers and the clerk’s office. Responsibilities include routing and filing documents through electronic case management systems, preparing and editing judicial correspondence and orders, tracking pending motions, and coordinating hearing schedules while ensuring calendar accuracy. Serves as the primary point of contact for chambers by screening calls and visitors with discretion.

Supports trial preparation, jury communications, and administrative processes such as pay affidavits, travel expense claims, and personnel-related documentation. Maintains organized filing systems for judicial, training, and committee-related matters to ensure efficient court operations.

General Case Processing / File Maintenance / Recordkeeping:
Performs case processing and recordkeeping functions to support court operations. Reviews pleadings for compliance with procedural rules, files and tracks documents in the case management system, and monitors motion deadlines to ensure timely judicial review. Schedules hearings and trials, prepares and distributes notices and orders, and processes post-trial documentation. Responds to record research and copy requests, providing accurate information to the public and court staff.

Maintains organized court records, assists with record retention and destruction, and reviews case statuses to ensure progression, follow-up, or closure in accordance with court requirements.

Important:
Due to in-court clerk duties, please attach a keyboarding test showing a net speed of 40 WPM. Failure to submit a keyboarding test may disqualify you from consideration for an interview. The Work Environment:
Sitka, accessible only by air or sea, is located in the heart of the Tongass National Forest. The Sitka Courthouse is located on Lake Street surrounded by majestic views from Sitka’s location on the outer coast of Alaska’s Inside Passage.

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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.

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) in lieu of contributions to Social Security, 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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PLEASE NOTE: This position is assigned to the court’s partially-exempt service; incumbents serve “at-will” to the hiring authority. Upon the retirement or resignation of the Superior Court Judge, this position will end unless the incumbent is interviewed and selected by a new judge.
The list of applicants generated from this recruitment may be used to fill any future vacancies of this job class or similar occurring within 60 days of the closing date.

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The State of Alaska does not function as an employer sponsor.
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