Courtroom Judicial Assistant

State Of Alaska • Anchorage, AK

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About The Position

The Courtroom Judicial Assistant position at the Anchorage Trial Court is a vital role that supports the court's operations by managing courtroom activities, producing electronic recordings, and processing court documents. This position requires individuals who are dependable and can thrive in a fast-paced environment, ensuring that court proceedings run smoothly and efficiently.

Requirements

• Graduation from high school or completion of a GED certificate.
• One year of office clerical experience.
• Ability to keyboard at least 40 words per minute (net).
• Additional office clerical work experience may substitute for the high school diploma or GED certificate on a month-for-month basis.
• Completion of 36 semester credit hours or 48 quarter credit hours of coursework from an accredited college may substitute for the year of required office clerical experience.
• Completion of an appropriate vocational training course of study such as legal secretary, paralegal, or office skills may substitute for the required office clerical experience on a month-for-month basis.

Nice To Haves

• Prior legal work experience or education in the legal field.

Responsibilities

• Set up, organize, and maintain the courtroom.
• Call court to order and administer oaths.
• Log multiple types of court proceedings.
• Identify, mark, maintain, and store all exhibits submitted in court.
• Coordinate the movement of litigants, transport officers, court staff, and the public in and out of court.
• Complete log notes and route files and documents to appropriate offices or locations.
• Maintain slip opinions, statutes, ordinance books, and administrative codes for the courtroom.
• Answer and respond to inquiries received through the In-Court Division phone line.
• Travel to Jail Court and other court locations as needed.
• Manage several hearings via Zoom and/or teleconference per day, including initiating the hearings and troubleshooting technology.

Benefits

• 12 paid holidays per year
• Medical and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents
• Vision plan (optional)
• Employer-paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
• Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
• Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security
• Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan (optional)
• Personal leave accrual

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Executive, Legislative, and Other General Government Support
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 11-50 employees