Courtroom Judicial Assistant (Multiple Vacancies) Fairbanks In-Court

Courtroom Judicial Assistant For In-Courts

The Courtroom Judicial Assistant for In-Courts will provide advanced clerical support to the judicial officer in the courtroom. Responsibilities include preparing the courtroom for daily proceedings, ensuring necessary case files or supplies are available, opening all computer applications, performing microphone tests, and preparing the jury room if required. You will prepare logs/tag reports and other forms used in the courtroom, make sure all parties are present and connect telephonic or video parties, if necessary, closely monitor the recorder at all times during proceedings, prepare and distribute court orders and judgments in the courtroom, calendar future court hearings and result hearings.

This position will also be responsible for maintaining witness lists and exhibit lists, data entry in the case management, processing documents in the electronic file system, and securing the courtroom and any exhibits at the end of the day. Out-of-court duties will include, but not limited to, importing documents in the electronic file system, docketing non-motion paperwork filed in open court into CourtView and correctly processing and distributing files and paperwork when hearings are complete. This position may occasionally take weekend or holiday duty to support District Court arraignments.

The Fairbanks Trial Court is located in the beautiful Rabinowitz Courthouse at 101 Lacey Street in Downtown Fairbanks. Our building is located next to Golden Heart Plaza, the Alaska Siberia World War II Memorial, several bike paths, and the Chena River. Our professional, collegial team takes immense pride in public service. The workplace culture is supportive, team-centered, and mission-orientated to foster fairness and respect. 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.

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.

The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.

Minimum Qualifications

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.

Additional Required Information

Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):

• Keyboarding certification dated within one year showing a keyboarding speed of at least 40 words per minute (net).
• Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
• Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations, if available.
• A list of three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you, including your most recent supervisor, along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses.
• Two (2) writing samples each at least one page in length.

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: and In addition, keyboarding tests are given at any Alaska Job Center location. A list of locations is available at: .