<p>Job Description</p> <p>Join the Superior Court team and play a key role in supporting the work of justice! As a Chambers Judicial Assistant to the Honorable Judge Lybrand (salary range 12), you will manage the daily operations of a judge's chambers and serve as the primary point of contact for attorneys, court staff, and the public.</p> <p>You'll coordinate hearings, maintain the judge's calendar, and ensure that cases move smoothly through the court process. This position prepares and distributes orders and correspondence, reviews filings for accuracy, and keeps detailed records in the court's case management system. You'll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, timesheets, travel requests, and expense reporting.</p> <p>We're looking for someone who is organized, professional, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion. If you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and enjoy helping the court system operate efficiently, we'd love to hear from you!</p> <p>PLEASE NOTE:</p> <p>This position is assigned to the court's partially-exempt service; incumbents serve "at-will" to the hiring authority. Upon the retirement or resignation of the Superior Court Judge, this position will end unless the incumbent is interviewed and selected by a new judge.</p> <p>The Ketchikan Court is located on Main Street in Alaska's first city and the "Salmon Capital of the World." As a Chambers Judicial Assistant I, you will be an integral part of the court by helping to fulfill the mission of the Alaska Court System.</p> <p>The Work Hours</p> <p>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.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>Enjoy peace of mind and long-term security while serving your community.</p> <p>Seehttp://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html for additional information.</p> <p>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.</p> <p>For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: http://www.courts.alaska.gov</p> <p>For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video:</p> <p>VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts</p> <p>The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.</p> <p>Minimum Qualifications</p> <p>Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate.</p> <p>AND</p> <p>Two years of progressively responsible, fully qualified work experience as an administrative assistant.</p> <p>Substitution:</p> <p>Completion of an appropriate vocational training course of study such as legal secretary, paralegal, or office skills will substitute for one year of the required administrative assistant work experience.</p> <p>A bachelor's degree from an accredited college will substitute for one year of the required administrative assistant work experience.</p> <p>Twelve months of work experience performing general clerical work that demonstrates work skills equal to those of a Court Case Manager 1 with the Alaska Court System will substitute for one year of the required administrative assistant work experience.</p> <p>NOTE: Work experience as a legal administrative assistant is preferred. Positions in this job classification are in the partially-exempt service and serve at-will to the appointing authority.</p> <p>Additional Required Information</p> <p>This applies to your application submission.</p> <p>Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):</p> <ul> <li>Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications. </li></ul> <p>Documents to be Submitted at the Time of Interview (REQUIRED):</p> <p>If you are selected to advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process, you must provide the following at the time of the interview (if not already attached to your application):</p> <ul> <li>Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations, if available. </li><li>A list of three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses. </li></ul> <p>WORK HISTORY</p> <p>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.</p> <p>EDUCATION</p> <p>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 academic transcripts will be required at time of interview.</p> <p>SELECTION PROCEDURE</p> <p>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.</p> <p>NEPOTISM REVIEW</p> <p>To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety, applicants who have a spouse, close relative, and/or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.</p> <p>BACKGROUND CHECK</p> <p>A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made. Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer "no" to these questions. If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure, please contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 264-8242. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.</p> <p>Contact Information</p> <p>Contact Title: Recruitment</p> <p>E-Mail: recruitment@akcourts.gov</p> <p>Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501</p> <p>Phone Number: (907) 264-8242</p> <p>The Alaska Court System provides a variety of benefits for eligible employees, which are a significant part of the total compensation package. The following are typical benefits available to full-time employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position type or be prorated for other than full time work.</p> <ul> <li>Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) </li><li>Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security </li><li>Medical and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents </li><li>Vision plan (optional) </li><li>Employer paid Basic Life Insurance with additional coverage available </li><li>12 paid holidays per year </li><li>Personal leave accrual based on years of creditable state service </li><li>Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan </li></ul> <p>For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: http://www.courts.alaska.gov</p> <p>01</p> <p>Are you a current or former Alaska Court System employee? If yes, please list location and department.</p> <p>02</p> <p>Have you carefully read the minimum qualifications for this position, and do you certify that you possess the required education and/or experience to meet the minimum qualifications as stated?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>03</p> <p>Are you proficient at speaking another language besides English? If "Yes" - which language?</p> <p>04</p> <p>The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Do you understand this requirement?</p> <ul> <li>Yes </li><li>No </li></ul> <p>Required Question</p> <p>Employer State of Alaska</p> <p>Address PO Box 110201</p> <p>Juneau, Alaska, 99811</p> <p>Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)</p> <p>(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)</p> <p>Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/</p>