Courtroom Judicial Assistant (41-3225) Kenai

JOB The Kenai Trial Court seeks applicants for a Courtroom Judicial Assistant to perform in-courting duties.
This position may be required to work an occasional weekend or holiday to provide clerical assistance for judicial officers.
CLICK HERE FOR A MESSAGE FROM ONE OF OUR RETIRED CHIEF JUSTICES! IN-COURTING DUTIESPrepare the courtroom for daily proceedings; ensure needed supplies are available for the clerk, judge, and parties; perform microphone test;Ensure computer programs are operating properly; prepare jury room if necessary;Open court and announce the judicial officer; initiate phone calls for telephonic testimony and proceedings;Record court proceedings and prepare accurate summary of same; log proceedings to reflect outcome of hearings such as bail conditions set, future court dates, and other orders;Mark and maintain exhibits and exhibit lists; ensure that exhibits have been properly entered into the record; properly transfer exhibits to jury room as authorized by judicial officer;Prepare, distribute, and process documents resulting from proceedings.
OTHER DUTIESProvide assistance to other staff as necessary; cross-train in case processing procedures;Assist with training and/or provide backup support while other court staff are participating in training, out of the office, or if other positions are vacant;Travel to outlying courts for any matters set before a judge from Kenai or to cover a judge from outlying areas as needed.
Assist with special projects as assigned.
The ideal applicant will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.
Please detail these in the required letter of interest.
Experience providing superior customer service.
Outstanding habits regarding punctuality, dependability, and use of leave.
Experience dealing with the public in stressful situations.
Ability to establish priorities while handling confidential or sensitive information.
Experience and knowledge of proofreading and editing professional documents.
Experience performing data entry with a high level of accuracy.
Ability to process detailed documents or a detailed workload with consistency and accuracy.
Note: This position requires a valid Alaska Driver's License and a clear driving record.
The Work HoursFull-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.
What benefits do we offer?Typical Benefits for Full Time Employees Include: 11 paid holidays per yearMedical and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependentsVision plan (optional)Employer-paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage availableMembership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social SecurityAlaska Deferred Compensation Plan (optional)Personal leave accrual Personal leave accrual is based on years of creditable state service.
Those new to state service will accrue 4 weeks of paid leave (with cash value) over the course of their first year of service.
That accrual rate will increase after 2 years of service.
See https://doa.
alaska.
gov/drb/index.
html for additional information.
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.
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: https://www.
courts.
alaska.
gov For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video: VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES 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.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION Contact Information: Contact Title: Recruitment E-Mail: recruitment@akcourts.
gov Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone Number: (907) 264-8242