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Deputy Magistrate 2 (30 hours) 41-8308 Cordova

State of Alaska

Alaska, AK

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JOB DETAILS
SKILLS
Accounting, Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA), Annuities, Calendar Management, Case Management, Compensation and Benefits, Customer Service Management, Customer Support/Service, Detail Oriented, Equipment Maintenance/Repair, Establish Priorities, Facilities Management, Mail Processing, Multitasking, Operations Management, Order Supplies, Organizational Skills, System Operations, Team Player, Teleconferencing, Vision Plan
LOCATION
Alaska, AK
POSTED
30+ days ago


The Alaska Court System invites applications for a Deputy Magistrate 2 (salary range 16) in support of the Cordova 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.

Courtroom Judicial Assistant
  • 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 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.

Customer Service, Facility Management, Trial Court Accounting
  • Assist customers 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.
 

An ideal candidate will possess some or all of the following knowledge, skills, and abilities.  Please address these in the required letter of interest:
    
  1. Experience applying rules and regulations when processing documents.
  2. Experience providing superior customer service and interacting with management, co-workers, and members of the public.
  3. Ability and experience working independently and as part of a team in a detail-oriented environment.
  4. Experience multi-tasking and working with numerous interruptions without losing track of each assignment.
  5. Experience processing detailed documents or a detailed workload with consistency and accuracy.
  6. Outstanding work habits in punctuality, dependability, and appropriate use of leave.
  7. Possess excellent organizational skills and the ability to establish priorities.


Work Schedule
This position is currently scheduled to work 30 hours per week.  Hours will be set in consultation with the successful applicant.  The 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: 
  • 12 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
 
Personal leave accrual is based on years of creditable state service. Those new to state service will accrue 4 weeks of paid leave (with cash value) over the course of their first year of service. That accrual rate will increase after 2 years of service.
 
See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html for additional information.
   
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
  
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.

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