Chambers Judicial Assistant 1 (41-2020) Utqiagvik

The Alaska Court System (ACS) is recruiting for a Chambers Judicial Assistant 1 (salary range 12) to support the Utqiagvik Superior Court Judge.  This highly responsible position serves as judicial assistant and as the case manager/in-court clerk for probate and children's cases (including child in need of aid and delinquency matters).  The successful applicant will perform a variety of administrative and secretarial support tasks.  Applicants transferring from another State of Alaska agency or applicants with prior work experience or education in the legal field may receive consideration for advance step placement.
 
This position provides comprehensive administrative and case management support to a judge and the court. Responsibilities include preparing, organizing, and distributing judicial correspondence, orders, judgments, and other court documents; managing the judge’s calendar, meetings, and appointments; and professionally screening telephone calls and visitors with tact and discretion. The role also ensures timely submission of required reports such as pay affidavits, judicial leave reports, and pending decision listings, and coordinates travel arrangements while reviewing related travel and compensation reports. Additional duties include assisting and training law clerks in case management systems and motion tracking, providing technical support to judicial officers, supporting the Clerk of Court as assigned, and serving as the case management clerk for all children’s and probate cases by opening new cases, calendaring hearings, processing orders and pleadings, monitoring files for accuracy and required action, and maintaining strict confidentiality.

The Work Hours
Full-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.  

This position is in the partially-exempt service; the incumbent serves "at-will" to the hiring authority.

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.

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