Court Case Manager 2 (41-4014) Fairbanks Civil

State Of Alaska•Fairbanks, AK

8d•Onsite

About The Position

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. Our organization, mission and culture: The mission of the Alaska Court System is to provide an accessible and impartial forum for the just resolution of all cases that come before it, and to decide such cases in accordance with the law, expeditiously and with integrity. Everything we do is outlined in our Pledge of Fairness . The benefits of joining our team: The Fairbanks Trial Courts is a dynamic team where customer service is our priority. Your success as an employee is our success as an organization. We will receive on-the-job training, on-going support, respect, and fairness. We are a court family. The Position This position is responsible for processing filings in civil, appeals, criminal, post-conviction relief, and habeas corpus cases and may process other case types such as CINA, delinquency, and probate as necessary. You will be responsible for reviewing all motions, proposed judgments or findings, and stipulations for proper use of forms and technical compliance with applicable rules and statutes, and ensure motions are accompanied by all necessary supporting documents. This role requires you provide exemplary customer service to court patrons within the standards of the Alaska Court System. You will assist customers (pro se litigants, attorneys and other agencies) at public service counter and by phone providing information on court cases, forms, procedures, and records, without giving legal advice. Additionally, you will maintain and modify entries in CourtView motion tracking program, process requests for default and default judgments, process marriage licenses and marriage commission applications, generate daily computer reports and work them in accordance with established procedures, answer technical and procedural questions from clerks, administrative assistants, judicial officers, and assist other desks in department as needed. An ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Experience handling stressful situations with tact and diplomacy Experience dealing with high-priority, confidential, or sensitive information Experience or knowledge of legal procedures Experience preparing professional documents and applying rules and regulations when processing documents Experience performing multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and remaining calm, organized, and accurate Experience working positively and productively in a team environment Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook The working environment you can expect The Fairbanks Trial Court is located in the beautiful Rabinowitz Courthouse at 101 Lacey Street in Downtown Fairbanks. Our building is located next to Golden Heart Plaza, the Alaska Siberia World War II Memorial, several bike paths, and the Chena River. Our professional, collegial team takes immense pride in public service. The workplace culture is supportive, team-centered, and mission-orientated to foster fairness and respect. Work Hours 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. 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. See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html for additional information. 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. For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: http://www.courts.alaska.gov For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video: VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.

Requirements

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.
Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND completion of a two-year paralegal curriculum from an accredited institution.
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college.

Nice To Haves

Experience handling stressful situations with tact and diplomacy
Experience dealing with high-priority, confidential, or sensitive information
Experience or knowledge of legal procedures
Experience preparing professional documents and applying rules and regulations when processing documents
Experience performing multiple tasks with frequent interruptions and remaining calm, organized, and accurate
Experience working positively and productively in a team environment
Proficiency using Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook

Responsibilities

processing filings in civil, appeals, criminal, post-conviction relief, and habeas corpus cases and may process other case types such as CINA, delinquency, and probate as necessary
reviewing all motions, proposed judgments or findings, and stipulations for proper use of forms and technical compliance with applicable rules and statutes, and ensure motions are accompanied by all necessary supporting documents
provide exemplary customer service to court patrons within the standards of the Alaska Court System
assist customers (pro se litigants, attorneys and other agencies) at public service counter and by phone providing information on court cases, forms, procedures, and records, without giving legal advice
maintain and modify entries in CourtView motion tracking program
process requests for default and default judgments
process marriage licenses and marriage commission applications
generate daily computer reports and work them in accordance with established procedures
answer technical and procedural questions from clerks, administrative assistants, judicial officers, and assist other desks in department as needed