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Clerk of Court Part-Time 20 hours (41-1086) Angoon Trial Court
Salary
$28.97 Hourly
Location
Angoon, AK
Job Type
Part Time
Job Number
55659
Department
Alaska Court System
Division
Trial Courts - 1st Judicial District
Opening Date
10/07/2026
Closing Date
10/21/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To
All Applicants
Bargaining Unit
Exempt Judicial
Range
12
Job Description
The Angoon Trial 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 courts traveling Magistrate Judge. This position is scheduled to work 20 hours per week.
Regular job duties will include:
This position provides front-counter and telephone customer service in accordance with Alaska Court System standards and procedures. Responsibilities include processing court filings, fees, fines, bail, marriage license applications, records requests, and other legal documents; performing notary and record search duties; and establishing and maintaining civil, small claims, criminal, and minor offense cases. The position also issues summonses, writs, jury notices, and other legal documents and ensures cases are accurately processed and maintained from initiation through closure.
This position supports jury administration by processing juror questionnaires, updating court records, excusing jurors as authorized, issuing jury summonses, and maintaining accurate juror records. The position also serves as an in-court clerk as needed, including operating courtroom recording equipment, preparing log notes and judicial orders, and administering oaths. Additional responsibilities include preparing bank deposits and reconciliation reports, maintaining court supplies and forms, and updating manuals and reference materials as needed. Performs other duties as assigned by the Magistrate, Rural Court Administrator, or Area Court Administrator.
Work Hours
This position is currently scheduled to work 20 hours per week. The work schedule for this position will be coordinated in consultation between the hiring supervisor and the selected applicant.
This position participates in the Supplemental Benefits System (SBS), Public Employees Retirement System (PERS), accrues personal leave, and receives up to 12 paid holidays. This position offers optional coverage for health insurance benefits. The employee will be responsible for paying one-half of the premium for the coverage elected.
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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 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.
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.
4) Highlight your experience in relation to the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed under the "Job Description" section of this recruitment.
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.
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
01
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 bulleted points 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
This position will work 20 hours per week. The actual schedule will be determined between the hiring manager and the successful applicant. 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/