Clerk of Court Part-Time

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The Angoon District Court of the Alaska Court System (ACS) is accepting applications for a part-time Clerk of Court to provide administrative assistance to the community and clerical support for the court's traveling Magistrate Judge. This position is scheduled to work 20 hours per week.


Regular job duties will include:

This position will greet and assist customers at the front counter and on the telephone; answer general questions, perform copy requests, and process marriage license applications; accept and receipt filing fees, fine payments, bail, restitution, and other fees; accept filings, perform notary public duties, and perform records searches.

Additionally, you will set up criminal, minor offense, civil, and small claims cases; receive complaints for civil and small claims cases and issue summons; prepare and issue writs of execution; prepare weekly bank deposits and reconciliation reports; serve as an in-court clerk as necessary and perform other duties as assigned by the supervisor.


** Please note this position does not qualify for health insurance benefits nor does it participate in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS). This position does contribute to the Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), accrues personal leave on a pro-rated basis, and receives up to 12 paid/prorated holidays. **


Hours for this position will be set in consultation with the successful applicant.


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.


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Minimum Qualifications

Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND one year of general clerical, office or retail work experience.

OR

Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND completion of 36 semester credit hours or 48 quarter credit hours of coursework from an accredited college.

Additional Required Information

This applies to your application submission.


Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):

  • Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.

Documents to be Submitted at the Time of Interview (REQUIRED):


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):

  • Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations, if available.
  • A list of three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses.

WORK HISTORY

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 academic transcripts will be required at time of interview.

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.

NEPOTISM REVIEW

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.

BACKGROUND CHECK

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.

Contact Information

Contact Title: Recruitment
E-Mail: recruitment@akcourts.gov

Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone Number: (907) 264-8242


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

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