Courtroom Judicial Assistant; Palmer In-Court

Job Title

Courtroom Recorder

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:

• Ensuring 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.
• Preparing the courtroom for daily hearings by setting up, organizing, and maintaining the space, which includes operating and testing equipment. Recognizing any damaged or malfunctioning equipment and taking appropriate action to troubleshoot and correct issues when possible.
• Gathering parties, calling for in-custody defendants, placing calls to parties for telephonic hearings, and relaying information to the judge or judicial assistant to facilitate the timeliness of hearings.
• Administering oaths and distributing temporary orders, pre-sentence orders, and other required paperwork.
• Being 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. Returning exhibits to the parties or placing them into storage at the end of the trial.
• Ensuring the safety, comfort, and well-being of jurors during jury trials and being accountable for the playback of testimony during deliberations.
• Assisting other court departments and performing other duties as assigned by the Clerk of Court when not in court.
• Filling in as backup to the evening, weekend, and holiday clerks when needed. Working overtime when necessary and assisting in the training of new employees.

The work schedule for this position is Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break.

Exceptional benefits for full-time employees include 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.

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.

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://(Use the "Apply for this Job" box below)..

Contact

Title:

Recruitment

E-Mail:
Recruitment

Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501

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