Courtroom Judicial Assistant; Palmer In-Court

The Palmer In-Court Division of the Alaska Court System (ACS) is recruiting for a Courtroom Judicial Assistant (range 12) who will be responsible for creating and maintaining a quality record of all court proceedings.

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

Regular job duties of this fast-paced position will include the following:

This position will ensure the production of a clear and understandable record of court proceedings by monitoring the electronic recording equipment, maintaining detailed, accurate, and legible log notes, and maintaining and promoting proper decorum in apparel and demeanor.

The incumbent will prepare the courtroom for daily hearings by setting up, organizing, and maintaining the space, which includes operating and testing equipment. They will recognize any damaged or malfunctioning equipment and take appropriate action to troubleshoot and correct issues when possible. To facilitate the timeliness of hearings, the incumbent will gather parties, call for in-custody defendants, place calls to parties for telephonic hearings, and relay information to the judge or judicial assistant.

Additionally, they will administer oaths and distribute temporary orders, pre-sentence orders, and other required paperwork. The individual will be responsible for the care and maintenance of exhibits, ensuring that they are marked, listed on the exhibit list, properly accounted for, and stored during the trial. At the end of the trial, exhibits will be returned to the parties or placed into storage.

The incumbent will also ensure the safety, comfort, and well-being of jurors during jury trials and will be accountable for the playback of testimony during deliberations. When not in court, they may assist other court departments and perform other duties as assigned by the Clerk of Court.

The Work ScheduleFull-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.

LEGAL RIGHT TO ACCEPT 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 State of Alaska does not function as an employer sponsor.

Typical Benefits Available to Full-Time Employees

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Medical and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents
• Vision plan (optional)
• Employer-paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan (optional)
• Personal leave accrual

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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).

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.

This applies to your application submission.

Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):

• Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum…