Judicial Assistant II: Court Ops & Case Management

Alaska Court System; Utqiaġvik (AK); On-site; USD 55,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Alaska Court System in Utqiagvik is seeking a Chambers Judicial Assistant 2 to provide direct administrative and case management support to a Superior Court judge. The role involves organizing court documents, managing calendars, and acting as the primary point of contact for callers and visitors in a remote community.

The position also requires preparing judicial reports and serving as case management clerk for children’s and probate cases, handling hearings, pleadings, and confidential files

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Three years of progressively responsible, fully qualified work experience as an administrative assistant.
• Ability to keyboard at least 40 words per minute (net).
• Substitution: legal secretary/paralegal/office skills substitutes for one year of experience; bachelor’s degree substitutes for one year; other clerical experience substitutes for one year.

Responsibilities

• Prepare, organize, and distribute judicial correspondence, orders, judgments, and other court documents; manage the judge's calendar, meetings, travel, and appointments; act as primary contact for calls and visitors with professionalism and discretion.
• Prepare and track required judicial reports, including pay affidavits, leave reports, and pending decision listings.
• Serve as case management clerk for children’s and probate cases: open new cases, schedule hearings, process pleadings and orders, monitor files for accuracy and timeliness, maintain confidentiality.
• Assist with case processing, scheduling, document preparation, and other administrative duties as needed.
• Provide guidance and training to staff on case management systems; offer remote technical support to judges and court staff; support Clerk of Court as assigned.

Skills

Administrative support

Typing 40 wpm

Education

High school diploma or GED

Bachelor’s degree substitution for one year of experience

Legal/secretarial training substitution for one year

Job description

Alaska Court System in Utqiagvik is seeking a Chambers Judicial Assistant 2 to provide direct administrative and case management support to a Superior Court judge. The role involves organizing court documents, managing calendars, and acting as the primary point of contact for callers and visitors in a remote community.

The position also requires preparing judicial reports and serving as case management clerk for children’s and probate cases, handling hearings, pleadings, and confidential files