Court Case Manager 1 (41-3265) Palmer Civil
About The Position
The Civil Division of the Palmer Trial Court is accepting applications for a Court Case Manager 1. This position will greet and assist the public; provide general information concerning minor offenses, civil, domestic violence, small claims, appeals, criminal, probate, vital statistics, and jury matters without giving legal advice; assist the public with filing requests, make certified copies of court documents, and perform index searches. You will accept pleadings and issue summons and subpoenas; administer oaths and notarize documents; accept, prepare, and issue marriage license applications and licenses. Additionally, you will receive and receipt payments for monies; traffic fines, criminal bail, fines and restitutions, filing fees, and other court fees; recall warrants when necessary; and docket routine civil paperwork into the case management computer system. Act as backup for preparing files to go to the Appellate Court Records Office; process District Court debt judgments, calculate prejudgment interest, insert attorney fees as directed, enter disposition in the case management system, and disperse to parties; and other duties as assigned.
Requirements
- Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND one year of office clerical experience.
- Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
- 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.
- Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations, if available.
- Applicants must certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States.
Nice To Haves
- Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may receive consideration for advance step placement.
Responsibilities
- Greet and assist the public
- Provide general information concerning minor offenses, civil, domestic violence, small claims, appeals, criminal, probate, vital statistics, and jury matters without giving legal advice
- Assist the public with filing requests
- Make certified copies of court documents
- Perform index searches
- Accept pleadings and issue summons and subpoenas
- Administer oaths and notarize documents
- Accept, prepare, and issue marriage license applications and licenses
- Receive and receipt payments for monies; traffic fines, criminal bail, fines and restitutions, filing fees, and other court fees
- Recall warrants when necessary
- Docket routine civil paperwork into the case management computer system
- Act as backup for preparing files to go to the Appellate Court Records Office
- Process District Court debt judgments
- Calculate prejudgment interest
- Insert attorney fees as directed
- Enter disposition in the case management system, and disperse to parties
- Other duties as assigned
Benefits
- 12 paid holidays
- medical, dental, and optional vision coverage
- employer-paid life insurance
- Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS)
- Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan
- Personal leave is accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
