Clerk of Court 1 (41-4076) Aniak

State of Alaska•Aniak, AK

3d•Onsite

About The Position

The Alaska Court System is seeking a dedicated, customer-focused Clerk of Court 1 to provide clerical and administrative support for daily court operations in Aniak. The position serves Aniak and surrounding communities, a population of approximately 5,100, and supports public access to court services through professional, responsive assistance. The Clerk of Court 1 reviews and processes criminal, civil, domestic violence, stalking, small claims, and traffic case filings from initiation through closure. The role prepares and distributes court documents, maintains court calendars and case records, monitors filing deadlines, responds to case-related inquiries, and uses court systems to support accurate and timely case processing. It also manages petit jury operations, including reviewing questionnaires, issuing summonses, maintaining jury records, and coordinating jury payments. Other duties include providing customer service at the public counter, by telephone, and by email; performing courtroom clerk and bailiff duties as needed; and supporting courthouse operations. The position maintains courtroom technology and equipment, coordinates interpreters, handles exhibits, processes fines and payments, prepares deposits, maintains supplies and mail, and assists with facility needs. It may also provide backup support to other courts, assist with community outreach, and contribute to accurate court records and administrative reports. This is a part-time position scheduled for 30 hours per week, Monday through Friday, 9:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m., with a one-hour lunch break. Applicants must attach a professional letter of interest explaining how they meet the minimum qualifications and why they are a strong candidate. Post-secondary transcripts are required if education is used to meet the minimum qualifications. Copies of the two most recent performance evaluations, if available, and three professional supervisory references are also requested. A background check will be conducted before an employment offer is made.

Requirements

Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate, and one year of general clerical, office, or retail work experience; OR graduation from high school or completion of a GED certificate, and completion of 36 semester credit hours or 48 quarter credit hours of coursework from an accredited college.
Attach a professional letter of interest explaining how the applicant meets the minimum qualifications and why they are a strong candidate.
Provide post-secondary transcripts if using education to meet the minimum qualifications.
Provide a list of three professional references who have had supervisory authority over the applicant, including the most recent supervisor, with daytime phone numbers and email addresses.
Maintain documentation establishing the legal right to accept or continue employment in the United States; the Alaska Court System does not sponsor visas.
A background check will be conducted before an employment offer is made.

Nice To Haves

Prior legal work experience or education in the legal field may be considered for advance step placement.
Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may be considered for advance step placement.
Copies of the applicant’s two most recent performance evaluations are requested if available.

Responsibilities

Review and process criminal, civil, domestic violence, stalking, small claims, and traffic case filings from initiation through closure.
Prepare and distribute court documents; maintain court calendars and case records; monitor filing deadlines; and respond to case-related inquiries.
Use court systems to ensure accurate and timely case processing.
Manage petit jury operations, including reviewing questionnaires, issuing summonses, maintaining jury records, and coordinating jury payments.
Provide customer service at the public counter, by telephone, and by email.
Perform courtroom clerk and bailiff duties as needed.
Support daily courthouse operations.
Maintain courtroom technology and equipment, coordinate interpreters, and handle court exhibits.
Process fines and payments and prepare deposits.
Maintain supplies and mail and assist with facility needs.
Provide backup support to other courts as needed.
Assist with community outreach and contribute to the accuracy of court records and administrative reports.