JOB
- Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may receive consideration for advance step placement. Major duties will include the following: The Criminal Clerk is responsible for maintaining all criminal and minor offense case files from initial filing through final disposition. Duties include reviewing daily jail rosters to ensure complaints are received by assigned court dates, preparing and organizing case files, verifying required documentation, and preparing court-related documents such as summonses, arrest warrants, release orders, and temporary orders. The position also requires accurate data entry, daily computer scheduling updates, and processing paperwork from weekend and holiday proceedings.This position works closely with judges, magistrates, law enforcement agencies, correctional facilities, and attorneys to ensure timely handling of urgent filings and court actions. Responsibilities include preparing calendaring orders, bench warrants, transport orders, and other court documents, as well as distributing paperwork to all involved parties. The clerk communicates regularly by phone and email regarding inmate transport, release conditions, and other time-sensitive matters.Additional responsibilities include closing case files after disposition, preparing fines, surcharges, restitution notices, and coordinating the disbursement of bail or restitution funds. The clerk responds to public and agency inquiries regarding criminal matters, including warrant recalls, court date changes, bail exonerations, and extension requests. This position also serves as the weekly grand jury in-court clerk and provides backup courtroom support for judges and magistrates as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by the Clerk of Court.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.Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time EmployeesWe 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.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.govFor information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video: VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courtsThe 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 advanced clerical work experience equivalent to a Court Case Manager 1 with the Alaska Court System or an equivalent position with another employer. ORGraduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND completion of a two-year paralegal curriculum from an accredited institution. OR A bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Contact Title: Recruitment E-Mail:
recruitment@akcourts.gov Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone Number: (907) 264-8242