Clerk of Court 4

The Bethel Trial Court seeks a highly dedicated and detailed individual to represent the mission of the Alaska Court System as a Clerk of Court 4 (SR 18). The incumbent will plan, implement, and monitor all non-judicial activities of the court which will include direct management and supervision of the Chief Deputy Clerk and Court Case Managers.

*Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may receive consideration for advance step placement. *

Major Duties and Responsibilities

The Clerk of Court is responsible for leading and managing all functions of the court’s clerk office, including the processing of criminal, civil, small claims, minor offense, probate, and juvenile cases. This position ensures efficient case flow management, accurate recordkeeping, effective jury coordination, in-court support, front counter operations, and the proper handling of warrants and court funds.

The Clerk works closely with judges and the Area Court Administrator to implement policies, review and apply legal and procedural changes, and promote the efficient administration of justice. The role includes full supervisory responsibilities, including hiring, scheduling, training, performance evaluation, and compliance with administrative and personnel rules.

This position requires strong leadership, attention to detail, the ability to manage multiple priorities, and a commitment to high standards of public service. Regular communication with court staff, training coordination, and participation in ongoing education and policy implementation are essential.

This role oversees court facility and equipment needs, ensuring a safe and functional workplace through coordination with the ACA, Facilities, and Court Security. It includes inventory control, budget preparation, and addressing safety concerns. The position also supervises financial staff, manages fund distribution, and ensures compliance with reporting requirements for trust accounts, petty cash, and unclaimed property.

The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please detail how you possess these traits in the required letter of interest.

Supervision & Leadership

Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices, including hiring, training, scheduling, evaluating, and progressive discipline.

Ability to lead through subordinate supervisors and ensure accountability across a team.

Court and Caseflow Management

Knowledge of court operations, statutes, rules of procedure, and case management practices.

Ability to analyze caseflow and implement methods to improve efficiency.

Administrative & Procedural Oversight

Skill in applying statutes, rules, and policies to daily operations.

Ability to adapt procedures to new legal requirements and ensure consistency with statewide and district standards.

Communication & Customer Service

Ability to communicate effectively with staff, judicial officers, attorneys, law enforcement, and the public.

Skill in resolving complaints, grievances, and sensitive issues with professionalism and fairness.

Collaboration & Training

Ability to work cooperatively with an Area Court Administrator and Trial Court Trainer to implement training and onboarding plans.

Commitment to ensuring consistent training aligned with statewide and district standards.

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.

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

The Work Schedule

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.

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.

See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html for additional information.

For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit:
http://www.courts.alaska.gov

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

For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video:
VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts

Minimum Qualifications

A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate AND four years of administrative level work experience, of which two years must be at the level equivalent to a Clerk of Court 3 or Court Supervisor 4 with the Alaska Court System or similar work experience with another employer.

OR

A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field AND two years of administrative level work experience. The required work experience is met by service such as a Clerk of Court 3 or Court Supervisor 4 with the Alaska Court System or similar work experience with another employer.

Additional Required Information

This applies to your application submission.

Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):

• A professional letter of interest, completed per the instructions below. Your letter will be used as a writing sample.
• A comprehensive resume with current work history.
• Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.

Documents to be Submitted at the Time of Interview (REQUIRED):

If you are selected to advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process, you must provide the following at the time of the interview (if not already attached to your application):

• Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations or two (2) letters of recommendation.
• 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.

LETTER OF INTEREST
Please attach a professional letter of interest to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application email it to recruitment@akcourts.gov.

Your letter should:
1) Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling and punctuation.
2) Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
3) Explain why you are the best candidate for the position.

Your letter will be used to help determine which applicants advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.

WORK HISTORY
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 academic transcripts will be required at time of interview.

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.

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.

Contact Information

Contact Title: Recruitment
E-Mail: recruitment@akcourts.gov

Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone Number: (907) 264-8242