Courtroom Operations Specialist

State of Alaska; Palmer (AK); On-site; USD 42,000 - 62,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

12 paid holidays

Medical, dental, and vision coverage

Employer-paid life insurance

Public Employees Retirement System (P<

Alaska SBS

Job summary

The Alaska Court System seeks a full-time Court Clerk to support daily court operations. You will monitor recording equipment, keep detailed logs, and maintain decorum in the courtroom. Duties include preparing the courtroom, testing equipment, and coordinating hearings with judges and parties.

Other responsibilities include administering oaths, handling orders and exhibits, and ensuring juror safety. The role may require overtime and serving as backup for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED and one year of office clerical experience.
• Keyboarding speed of 40 words per minute (net).
• Substitutions allowed: college credits or vocational training may replace experience.

Responsibilities

• Maintain clear, accurate court records via electronic recording equipment and log notes.
• Prepare courtroom, operate/testing equipment, and relay information to judge or clerk.
• Administer oaths, distribute orders, care for exhibits, and ensure juror safety during trials.
• Fill in as backup for evening, weekend, and holiday clerks; overtime as needed and assist training.

Skills

Keyboarding 40 wpm

Education

High school diploma or GED

36 semester/48 quarter hours substitute for experience

Legal secretary / paralegal training

Job description

The Alaska Court System seeks a full-time Court Clerk to support daily court operations. You will monitor recording equipment, keep detailed logs, and maintain decorum in the courtroom. Duties include preparing the courtroom, testing equipment, and coordinating hearings with judges and parties.

Other responsibilities include administering oaths, handling orders and exhibits, and ensuring juror safety. The role may require overtime and serving as backup for evening, weekend, and holiday shifts.