Chief Deputy Clerk 1 Ketchikan
alaska staffingKetchikan (AK)
About the role
Chief Deputy Clerk 1 The Chief Deputy Clerk 1 provides professional and technical support to the Clerk of Court in the administration of the Ketchikan Trial Court, including caseflow, courtroom, jury, financial, and customer service operations. Ensures compliance with court rules, statutes, policies, and procedures; assists with developing and implementing local practices; and supports court-wide projects and process improvements.
Supervises, trains, and evaluates in-court clerks; monitors workflow and case processing; assists with personnel matters and staff concerns; and provides coverage for court operations as needed. Serves as Clerk of Court in their absence and assumes associated administrative and supervisory responsibilities.
Manages court cases from opening through closure, reviews filings, processes judicial assignments, schedules hearings and trials, monitors motions and deadlines, maintains case files, processes appeals and bankruptcy notices, and distributes court orders and judgments. Provides front-counter and telephone customer service, processes filings and payments, and assists the public, attorneys, judges, and court staff with court-related matters.
* Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may receive consideration for an advance step placement.
* Personnel rules will be applied to determine step placement for the successful internal candidate.
The work hours for this position are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break.
The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.
Minimum Qualifications:
A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate AND two years of technical or professional legal work experience.
OR
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college.
Additional Required Information Documents to be attached to the application (REQUIRED):
A professional letter of interest, completed per the instructions below.
Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations or two (2) letters of recommendation.
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.
LETTER OF INTEREST Please attach this to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application email it to recruitment@akcourts.gov. Your letter should: 1) Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling and punctuation. 2) Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position. 3) Explain why you are the best candidate for the position. 4) Highlight your experience in relation to the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed under the "
Job Description: " section of this recruitment.
Benefits:
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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