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Deputy Magistrate 2
$42k-54k (estimate)
Full Time | Public Administration
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State of Alaska is Hiring a Deputy Magistrate 2 Near Galena, AK
The Alaska Court System (ACS) invites applications for a Deputy Magistrate 2 (salary range 16) in support of the Galena Trial Court.
Under general supervision of the Rural Court Administrator, Area Court Administrator, and Presiding Judge this position serves as the manager of clerical operations and as a judicial officer with limited court jurisdiction.
Trial Court Case Management- Review and process all case filings; initiate, maintain, and close criminal, civil, domestic violence and stalking, small claims, and traffic cases;
- Complete forms, orders, judgments, executions;
- Create and maintain ticklers to assure fines, restitution and community work service are completed;
- Enter case-related information into computer database;
- Maintain daily court calendar;
- Maintain and prepare case files for archive and microfilm retention;
- Act as local Americans with Disabilities (ADA) access coordinator, which involves providing assistance to persons having difficulty in hearing, observing, or participating in services offered by the court.
- Operate recording system in the courtroom;
- Host teleconferences for court proceedings and monitor if needed;
- Ensure courtroom is ready for daily use;
- Swear in witnesses and accept and maintain exhibits;
- Prepare log notes that are legible, accurate, and informative.
Deputy Magistrate
- Accept criminal complaints; issue summons and arrest warrants;
- Conduct bail hearings;
- Accept guilty and no contest pleas in misdemeanor and minor offense cases;
- Issue marriage licenses and perform marriages;
- Issue ex parte and emergency domestic violence orders;
- Issue ex parte and emergency stalking and sexual assault orders.
- Assist customers at the counter or over the telephone with inquiries and forms preparation;
- Perform notary public duties;
- Certify and distribute copies of court records;
- Operate and maintain equipment;
- Order supplies, forms, and materials;
- Prepare, collect and process daily mail;
- Issue receipts for fines, bail, restitution, and other revenue.
- Experience applying rules and regulations when processing documents.
- Experience providing superior customer service and interacting with management, co-workers, and members of the public.
- Ability and experience working independently and as part of a team in a detail-oriented environment.
- Experience multi-tasking and working with numerous interruptions without losing track of each assignment.
- Experience processing detailed documents or a detailed workload with consistency and accuracy.
- Outstanding work habits in punctuality, dependability, and appropriate use of leave.
- Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to establish priorities.
Work Schedule
This position is currently scheduled to work 30 hours per week. Hours for this position will be set in consultation with the successful applicant. This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA) and is not eligible for overtime compensation.
A criminal background check and employment credit check are required as part of the hiring process.
What benefits do we offer?
Typical Benefits for Full Time Employees Include:
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Medical and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents
- Vision plan (optional)
- Employer-paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan (optional)
- Personal leave accrual
IMPORTANT: Please attach a letter of interest in employment with the Alaska Court System. Failure to submit a letter may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit:
http://www.courts.alaska.gov
http://www.courts.alaska.gov
For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video:
VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts
VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts
The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.
Minimum Qualifications
- Must be a citizen of the United States of America and of the State of Alaska.
- Must be at least 21 years of age.
- Must be a resident of Alaska for at least six months immediately preceding appointment as a Deputy Magistrate 2 to perform judicial duties.
- Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND one year of general clerical, office, or retail work experience AND the ability to keyboard at least 40 words per minute (net). 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 AND the ability to keyboard at least 40 words per minute (net).
Additional Required Information
This applies to your application submission.
Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):
- A professional letter, completed per the instructions below.
- Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
- Keyboarding certification dated within one year showing a speed of at least 40 words per minute (net).
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 email address and/or daytime contact phone numbers.
Please attach a professional letter of interest 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) Express your interest in employment with the Alaska Court System.
Your letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. If you do not attach a separate, professional letter, you may not move on to the interview phase.
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.
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
E-Mail: recruitment@akcourts.gov
Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Fax Number: (907) 264-8262
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
- 11 paid holidays per year
- Personal leave accrual based on years of creditable state service
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan
Job Summary
JOB TYPE
Full Time
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
SALARY
$42k-54k (estimate)
POST DATE
03/28/2024
EXPIRATION DATE
04/09/2024
WEBSITE
alaska.gov
HEADQUARTERS
JUNEAU, AK
SIZE
3,000 - 7,500
FOUNDED
2017
CEO
MICHAEL DUNLEAVY
REVENUE
$5B - $10B
INDUSTRY
Public Administration
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