Clerk of Court ; Sitka

Position: Clerk of Court 3 (41-1020) Sitka

Clerk of Court 3 (41-1020) Sitka in Sitka, AK |  page has loaded.

The Sitka Trial Court of the Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for Clerk of Court 3 (salary range 14). The incumbent will plan, implement, direct, and monitor all non-judicial activities of the Sitka Trial Court.

* 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.

Regular job duties include the following:

Provides leadership and professional technical support for all Clerk’s Office functions, including processing criminal, civil, probate, CINA, and minor offense cases; ensuring efficient case flow, accurate records, jury management, in-court procedures, customer service, warrants, and financial collections. Ensures compliance with Alaska Rules of Court and 1st District policies; manages and reports on case flow and court performance metrics; reviews and implements statutes, rules, and procedures;

trains staff; serves as Probate Registrar; processes appeals and CINA cases; and provides coverage for Judicial Assistant duties as needed.

Responsible for allocating work; preparing and updating position descriptions; recruiting, hiring, training, counseling, evaluating, disciplining, and terminating a clerical staff of three; monitoring compliance with all applicable administrative and personnel rules and policies; and planning and conducting weekly staff meetings to enhance staff knowledge, skills, morale, and effective communication within the Sitka court.

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please detail these in the required cover letter.

• Ability to provide leadership, management, and technical support in a variety of trial court functions.
• Outstanding work habits regarding attendance, punctuality, and use of leave.
• Ability to handle stressful and sometimes hostile situations with tact and diplomacy.
• Experience providing excellent internal and external customer service, in person and on the telephone.
• Experience performing multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and remaining calm, organized, and accurate.
• Experienceinteracting with supervisors, co-workers, and members of the public while working independently and as part of a team in a detail-oriented environment.
• Experience working and/or living in rural Alaska.
• Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook.

This position is assigned to the court's classified service; incumbents will attain "regular" status after completion of the initial probationary period.

Work Hours

This position works in-person at the Sitka 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.

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.

IMPORTANT:
Please attach a letter of interest in employment with the Alaska Court System. Failure to submit a letter may disqualify you from consideration for an interview. 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.

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

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate…