Courtroom Judicial Assistant; Juneau

Position: Courtroom Judicial Assistant (41-1085) Juneau
Job Description

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

Prepare and maintain courtrooms for daily scheduled hearings, including setup, organization, and operation of electronic recording equipment. Coordinate hearings by managing phone calls, conference calls, and the participation of multiple parties. Operate, monitor, and troubleshoot recording systems to ensure accurate and complete records of proceedings. Open court sessions, administer oaths, and facilitate the timely flow of cases, parties, and attorneys. Maintain detailed log notes and manage the control, security, playback, and return of exhibits and recorded proceedings.

Prepare and maintain jury trial documentation, including juror records, witness lists, and trial forms, in accordance with court rules and procedures.

DUTIES OUTSIDE OF THE COURTROOM

Process and manage documents filed in open court or over the counter, maintaining case records, and scheduling hearings and trials. Prepare court calendars, warrants, and related case materials, respond to records requests, and manage record retention. Provide front-counter and telephone customer service by assisting the public, accepting filings, preparing release paperwork, and explaining court procedures in accordance with Alaska Court System standards.

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.

The Work Environment

The Dimond Courthouse is located on 4th Street near the Historic District in Juneau. As a Courtroom Judicial Assistant, you will become part of the Juneau Trial Court helping to fulfill the mission of the Alaska Court System.

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), 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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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):

* Keyboarding certification dated within one year showing a keyboarding speed of at least 40 words per minute (net).

* Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.

* A list of three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you, including your most recent supervisor, along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses.

KEYBOARDING CERTIFICATION REQUIRED

Attach 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://.

LEGAL EMPLOYMENT

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.

WORK EXPERIENCE

If 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…