Posting number: 54716
Department: Alaska Court System
Division: Anchorage In-Courts
Job classification: Courtroom Judicial Assistant (Alaska Court System)
Posting type: Open
Categories: Clerical & Data Entry, Court Administration, Legal, Miscellaneous, Customer Service
* Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may receive consideration for an advance step placement. *
We are seeking multiple individuals who bring energy, professionalism, and a strong sense of responsibility to join our team as Courtroom Judicial Assistants (salary range 12) with the Anchorage In-Court Civil Division. These positions are the heart of courtroom operations and play a critical role in keeping everything running smoothly across all levels of the Trial Court. Under the guidance of In-Court Supervisors, you’ll be responsible for capturing high-quality written and electronic records of court proceedings and supporting judges, jurors, attorneys, and the public in a wide variety of ways.
In the courtroom, you’ll be setting the stage—literally! You’ll organize the courtroom each day, test and operate various audio and visual equipment, and troubleshoot anything that goes sideways. You’ll call the court to order, administer oaths, log proceedings in real time using electronic recording systems, and help manage exhibits with care and accuracy. You’ll coordinate jurors and occasionally take on bailiff duties, guiding everyone with a calm and professional demeanor.
Outside the courtroom, your work is just as important. You’ll finalize and organize case files, process orders and judgments, safely store exhibits, and ensure that everything flows to the right departments. You’ll help maintain courtroom materials like statutes and codes, assist other divisions when needed, and even travel to offsite locations or jail courts when required. Flexibility is key, and you should be prepared for occasional overtime.
The 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.
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Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND one year of office clerical experience AND the ability to keyboard at least 40 words per minute (net).
Substitution:
Additional office clerical work experience will 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 will 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 will substitute for the required office clerical experience on a month-for-month basis.
This applies to your application submission.
Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):
KEYBOARDING CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Attach a recent keyboarding certification (dated within one year) to your application that verifies your keyboarding speed of 40 wpm or higher (net). Online keyboarding tests (often at no cost) are accepted with a valid website address noted on the document. Acceptable websites include: www.ratatype.com and www.typingtest.com.
In addition, keyboarding tests are given at any Alaska Job Center location. A list of locations is available at: http://www.jobs.state.ak.us/offices.
LEGAL 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 Alaska Court System does not sponsor visas.
WORK EXPERIENCE
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. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
EDUCATION
If post-secondary education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degree Obtained field. Copies of transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications for the position and are required with each application.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
SELECTION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be required to meet the Minimum Qualifications as outlined above. Unfortunately, we cannot always interview all applicants. If your application is considered "not qualified," you will be sent a notice within two weeks after the closing date for this recruitment. If you believe your application was improperly disqualified, you may appeal this decision to the Human Resources Director at 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501-2005 within five workdays from the date the notice is mailed to you. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.
Contact Title: Recruitment
E-Mail: recruitment@akcourts.gov
Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone Number: (907) 264-8242
