The Nome Trial Court is looking for dependable individuals to represent the mission of the Alaska Court System as Court Case Managers 2 (salary range 12).
These positions will work on-site at the Nome Courthouse.
THIS RECRUITMENT HAS BEEN REOPENED TO ALLOW FOR A LARGER APPLICANT POOL. IF YOU HAVE ALREADY APPLIED - THERE IS NO NEED TO REAPPLY.
The Position
We are currently seeking qualified candidates for multiple Court Case Manager 2 positions. These roles will offer a meaningful opportunity to support the judicial system while working in a fast-paced, professional environment. Depending on assignment, the individuals will perform both In-Court Clerk and Criminal Clerk capacities.
As an In-Court Clerk, you will play a vital role in courtroom operations. You will be responsible for preparing the courtroom for hearings, receiving and marking exhibits, maintaining witness lists, calendaring hearings, and preparing and distributing court paperwork. During proceedings, you will take detailed log notes and ensure a clear and accurate audio recording of the hearing is produced.
In the role of Criminal Clerk, you will handle a wide range of legal documents such as complaints, citations, indictments, petitions to revoke probation, dismissals, and motions. You will review documents for proper form, calendar cases based on party requests, and prepare and distribute official court orders. Your attention to detail will help keep the legal process running smoothly and in compliance with all procedural requirements.
- 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.
The Work Hours
Full-time court employees are currently scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for these positions are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break.
The Work Environment
The Nome Trial Court is located on 5th Avenue and provides easy access to stores or to enjoy a walk on your lunch break. When fully staffed, the clerk’s office includes four staff full-time staff and one part-time Court Case Managers 2 under the supervision of the Clerk of Court. As a Court Case Manager 2, you will become a part of the Nome Trial Court helping to fulfill the mission of the Alaska Court System.
For more about Nome, please visit https://www.visitnomealaska.com.
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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For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: http://www.courts.alaska.gov
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The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer.
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.
