Court Case Manager

The Position

We are currently seeking qualified candidates for multiple Court Case Manager 2 positions. These roles will support the judicial system while working in a fast‑paced, professional environment. Depending on assignment, the individuals will perform both In‑Court Clerk and Criminal Clerk capacities.

In‑Court Clerk
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You will be responsible for preparing the courtroom for hearings, receiving and marking exhibits, maintaining witness lists, calendaring hearings, and preparing and distributing court paperwork. During proceedings, you will take detailed log notes and ensure a clear and accurate audio recording of the hearing is produced.

Criminal Clerk
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You will handle a wide range of legal documents such as complaints, citations, indictments, petitions to revoke probation, dismissals, and motions. You will review documents for proper form, calendar cases based on party requests, and prepare and distribute official court orders. Your attention to detail will help keep the legal process running smoothly and in compliance with all procedural requirements.

Employees 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.

Full‑time court employees are currently scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for these positions are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one‑hour lunch break.

The Nome Trial Court is located on 5th Avenue and provides easy access to stores or a walk on your lunch break. When fully staffed, the clerk’s office includes four full‑time staff and one part‑time Court Case Manager 2 under the supervision of the Clerk of Court. As a Court Case Manager 2, you will become a part of the Nome Trial Court helping to fulfill the mission of the Alaska Court System.

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.

• Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND one year of advanced clerical work experience equivalent to a Court Case Manager 1 with the Alaska Court System or an equivalent position with another employer.
• Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND completion of a two‑year paralegal curriculum from an accredited institution.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college.

This applies to your application submission.

• Post‑secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
• A list of at least three (3) professional references, who have had supervisory authority over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses.
• Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations, if available.

The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer.

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.