Clerk of Court ; Prince of Wales

Job Description

The Clerk of Court will plan, implement, and monitor all non-judicial activities of the Prince of Wales Trial Court and will direct the management and supervision of two court case managers.

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.

Personnel rules will be applied to determine step placement for the successful internal candidate.

Provides technical support, leadership, and supervision for all clerk’s office functions, including processing criminal, civil, small claims, minor offense, probate, and children’s cases. Manages an assigned caseload and ensures efficient caseflow management, accurate court records, proper accounting practices, jury management, and compliance with court procedures and customer service standards.

Oversees caseflow within the Prince of Wales Court by analyzing performance, identifying improvements, preparing required reports, and ensuring adherence to time standards. Reviews and applies statutes, rules, and policies; collaborates with ACA and judges to implement new procedures; and trains staff on updates.

Participates in district-wide projects and statewide committees, working closely with court leadership to support consistent practices and promote the efficient administration of justice.

Manages all personnel functions for a two-person clerical team, including hiring, training, evaluation, discipline, and compliance with administrative and personnel policies. Provides operational coverage, maintains broad knowledge of court functions, conducts staff meetings, and handles employee complaints and grievances in accordance with established procedures.

Manages and investigates complaints, serving as a liaison between the Prince of Wales Trial Court, state agencies, and local communities. Assists court leadership with assigned projects and issues. Acts as the local ADA Access Coordinator, ensuring appropriate accommodations and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Located just a three-hour ferry ride from

Ketchikan

, Prince of Wales Island is a vast, rugged island home to 11 small communities. Known locally as P.O.W., the island is the perfect destination for adventurous visitors who come to Alaska to paddle, backpack, or land a trophy salmon or halibut. At 140 miles long and more than 2,230 square miles, Prince of Wales Island is the fourth largest island in the United States.

Prince of Wales Courthouse is located on the Klawock-Hollis Highway.

This position works in-person at the Prince of Wales court and is

not

a remote position. Full-time court employees are scheduled to work 37.5-hours per week. The work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

• 12 paid holidays
• medical, dental, and optional vision coverage
• 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

is accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs.

Enjoy peace of mind and long-term security while serving your community.

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

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

OR

Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND Completion of 36 semester credit hours or 48 quarter credit hours of coursework from an accredited college.

This applies to your application submission.

A letter of interest, completed per the instructions below.

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

Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations, if available.

A list of three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you,…