The Kenai Trial Court is looking for two Court Case Managers 2 (salary range 12).
Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may receive consideration for advance step placement.- Personnel rules will be applied to determine step placement for the successful internal candidate.
Court Case Manager 2 - Criminal
The Criminal Clerk manages criminal and minor offense cases from filing through final disposition, ensuring case files, court documents, and scheduling information are accurate and up to date. Responsibilities include preparing and processing court orders, warrants, summonses, release documents, and other case-related paperwork; maintaining case records; coordinating with judges, magistrates, law enforcement, correctional facilities, and attorneys on time-sensitive matters; and responding to inquiries from the public and justice agencies. The position also handles case closures, restitution and bail processing, grand jury support, and backup courtroom duties for judges and magistrates as needed. Additional duties include distributing court documents, updating records, and performing other assignments as directed by the Clerk of Court.
Court Case Manager 2 - In-Court
This position will serve as the in-court clerk for judicial officers conducting hearings in Kodiak Court and provides backup courtroom support for the Superior Court Judge and Grand Jury as needed. Responsibilities include preparing and organizing court documents, exhibits, witness lists, oaths, and other hearing materials; ensuring judges and magistrates have all required files and resources; setting up and maintaining courtroom equipment, supplies, and security; monitoring recordings and court proceedings; administering oaths; coordinating interpreters and telephonic appearances; managing exhibits and jury-related functions; supporting trials, hearings, and Grand Jury proceedings; assisting visiting judges; processing court paperwork, orders, and scheduling information; maintaining courtroom operations and security before, during, and after proceedings; securing courthouse facilities at the end of each day; managing exhibit storage and release; ordering and tracking supplies; processing transcript and media requests; assisting customers and answering phones; and performing other duties as assigned by the Clerk of Court.
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.
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) in lieu of contributions to Social Security, 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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The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.
This applies to your application submission.
Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):
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Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
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A list of at least three (3) professional references, who have had supervisory authority over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses.
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Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations, if available.
LEGAL 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 Alaska Court System does not sponsor visas.
WORK EXPERIENCE
If using work experience not already documented in your application, provide the employer’s name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degree Obtained field. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications for the position and are required with each application.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be required to meet the Minimum Qualifications as outlined above. Unfortunately, we cannot always interview all applicants. If your application is considered "not qualified," you will be sent a notice within two weeks after the closing date for this recruitment. If you believe your application was improperly disqualified, you may appeal this decision to the Human Resources Director at 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501-2005 within five workdays from the date the notice is mailed to you. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES NOTICE
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to sixty (60) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
NEPOTISM REVIEW
To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety, applicants who have a spouse, close relative, and/or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.
BACKGROUND CHECK
A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made. Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer "no" to these questions. If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure, please contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 264-8242. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.
