Court Case Manager 2 (41-3162) Kodiak Criminal Clerk

State of Alaska • Kodiak, AK

16h • Onsite

About The Position

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.

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.
• OR 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.
• OR A bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
• 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.
• 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.

Responsibilities

• Maintaining all criminal and minor offense case files from initial filing through final disposition.
• Reviewing daily jail rosters to ensure complaints are received by assigned court dates.
• Preparing and organizing case files.
• Verifying required documentation.
• Preparing court-related documents such as summonses, arrest warrants, release orders, and temporary orders.
• Accurate data entry.
• Daily computer scheduling updates.
• Processing paperwork from weekend and holiday proceedings.
• Preparing calendaring orders, bench warrants, transport orders, and other court documents.
• Distributing paperwork to all involved parties.
• Communicating regularly by phone and email regarding inmate transport, release conditions, and other time-sensitive matters.
• Closing case files after disposition.
• Preparing fines, surcharges, restitution notices.
• Coordinating the disbursement of bail or restitution funds.
• Responding to public and agency inquiries regarding criminal matters, including warrant recalls, court date changes, bail exonerations, and extension requests.
• Serving as the weekly grand jury in-court clerk.
• Providing backup courtroom support for judges and magistrates as needed.
• Performing other duties as assigned by the Clerk of Court.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays
• Medical coverage
• Dental coverage
• Optional vision coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Enrollment in the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Access to the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan
• Personal leave is accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level