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Clerk of Court 3 (41-3114) Kodiak
Salary
$2,751.75 Biweekly
Location
Kodiak, AK
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
55998
Department
Alaska Court System
Division
Trial Courts - 3rd Judicial District
Opening Date
11/03/2026
Closing Date
11/17/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To
All Applicants
Bargaining Unit
Exempt Judicial
Range
14
Job Description
The Clerk of Court 3 (salary range 14) provides leadership, supervision, and technical support for all clerk's office operations, ensuring efficient case management, accurate court records, and compliance with Alaska Court Rules, policies, and procedures. This position oversees staff performance, case flow, courtroom and jury operations, hearing schedules, and customer service while identifying and implementing operational improvements.
Additional responsibilities include overseeing daily court operations, including staff recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluations, employee relations, and compliance with personnel policies and procedures. Assigns and prioritizes workloads, conducts staff meetings, and promotes employee development, morale, and effective communication. Manages court financial operations, ensuring proper cash-handling procedures and accurate collection and disbursement of fines, restitution, and other funds. Processes marriage licenses, maintains court documents and financial records, and serves as a liaison to the public, attorneys, judges, and community organizations by addressing concerns and supporting community outreach. Oversees court technology, facilities, equipment, and resources; collaborates with judges and court administrators; and provides operational and backup support to other Third District courts, including reporting, special projects, and other duties as assigned.
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.
The Work Hours
Full-time court employees are currently scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for these positions are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break.
Exceptional Benefits
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.
See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html for additional information.
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit:
For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video:
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
A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate AND two years of advanced general clerical or legal clerical work experience AND the ability to keyboard at least 40 words per minute (net). The required work experience is met by service such as a Court Case Manager 1, Court Case Manager 2, Court Supervisor, Clerk of Court, Chambers Judicial Assistant, or Chief Deputy Clerk with the Alaska Court System or similar work experience with another employer.
OR
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in any field AND one year of advanced general clerical or legal clerical work experience AND the ability to keyboard at least 40 words per minute (net). The required work experience is met by service such as a Court Case Manager 1, Court Case Manager 2, Court Supervisor, Clerk of Court, Chambers Judicial Assistant, or Chief Deputy Clerk with the Alaska Court System or similar work experience with another employer.
OR
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field 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):
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.
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 professional letter of interest, you may not move on to the interview phase.
LEGAL 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 Alaska Court System does not sponsor visas.
WORK EXPERIENCE
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 transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications for the position and are required with each application.
SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION
Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES NOTICE
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to sixty (60) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
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.
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: http://www.courts.alaska.gov
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Are you a current or former Alaska Court System employee? If yes, please list location and department.
02
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?
03
Have you attached (or submitted) the required letter of interest detailing how your knowledge, skills, and abilities pertain to the duties listed in the job description? Failure to submit a letter of interest may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.
04
Have you attached (or submitted) the required keyboarding certification (dated within one year) showing a speed of at least 40 words per minute (net) that follows the directions listed in the job announcement? Failure to submit a keyboarding certification may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.
05
Did you submit the required documents used to meet the minimum qualifications for this position (e.g., transcripts)?
06
Did you include a list of three (3) professional references in your application, consisting of individuals who have had supervisory authority over you, including your most recent supervisor, along with their daytime phone numbers and email addresses?
07
Are you proficient at speaking another language besides English? If "Yes" - which language?
08
The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Do you understand this requirement?
Required Question
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/