Legal Staff Paralegal in Dillingham, AK

Government

Dillingham, AK

Legal Staff Paralegal in Dillingham, AK

Legal Staff

Min 1 yrs required

No

Job Title: Court Case Manager 2 (41-3335) Dillingham

Job Responsibilities:
The Court Case Manager 2 at the Dillingham Trial Courts is responsible for a variety of duties essential to the effective operation of the court system. Primary responsibilities include:

- Setting up and maintaining criminal and civil files, entering initial and updated information into computer systems.
- Coordinating the scheduling of hearings and trial dates, notifying all parties involved.
- Monitoring and routing pleadings and motions to the judicial officer.
- Preparing legal documents such as summons, bench warrants, arrest warrants, and judgments.
- Distributing court documents to relevant agencies.
- Responding to inquiries regarding criminal proceedings and generating receipts for funds received.
- Transferring files and paperwork to out-of-town courts, filing, and filling out disbursement forms for releasing funds.
- Maintaining the master jury list, screening jurors for qualifications, monitoring jury attendance, excusals, and deferments.
- Preparing the jury room and juror pay cards.
- Responding to questions from the public, court staff, and other agencies without providing legal advice.
- Answering phones and directing calls to appropriate staff.
- Preparing the courtroom and operating electronic recording equipment, troubleshooting any issues, and keeping log notes of court proceedings.
- Preparing forms for the judicial officer’s signature, swearing in witnesses and jurors, securing and maintaining exhibits.
- Serving as a bailiff during trials as required.

Legal Right to Accept Employment:
Applicants must certify their legal right to accept employment in the United States through the State’s online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska. The State of Alaska does not provide sponsorship for employment.

Work Hours:
The position is full-time with a schedule of hours per week. Work hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 . to 4:30 ., with a one-hour lunch break.

Benefits Available to Full-Time Employees:
- 12 paid holidays per year.
- Medical and dental coverage for employees and eligible dependents.
- Optional vision plan.
- Employer-paid Basic Life Insurance with additional coverage options.
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS).
- Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) as an alternative to Social Security contributions.
- Optional Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan.
- Personal leave accrual.

Education and Experience Information:
Applicants must meet one of the following qualifications:

- Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate and one year of advanced clerical work experience equivalent to a Court Case Manager 1 with the **Members Only** or an equivalent position with another employer.
- Graduation from high school or completion of a GED certificate and completion of a two-year paralegal curriculum from an accredited institution.
- A bachelor's degree from an accredited college.

Additional Required Information:
Applicants must attach post-secondary transcripts if using education to meet minimum qualifications. During the interview phase, candidates must provide:

- Copies of the two most recent performance evaluations or two letters of recommendation.
- A list of three professional references with supervisory authority, including their contact information.

Work History:
Applicants must provide detailed work history, including the employer’s name, job title, dates of employment, and whether the position was full or part-time.

Selection Procedure:
Applicants must meet the minimum qualifications to proceed to the interview phase. If disqualified, applicants will receive notification within two weeks of the closing date. Disqualified applicants may appeal the decision to the Human Resources Director within five workdays. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.

Nepotism Review:
Applicants with a spouse, close relative, or household member employed by the **Members Only** may require approval from the Administrative Director to avoid conflicts of interest.

Background Check:
A background check will be conducted before an employment offer. Applicants with certain prior convictions may be exempt from disclosure requirements.

Salary Information:
The position offers a salary of hourly.