Deputy Clerk II, ACS
Location: Anchorage, Alaska
Description: Workplace Alaska is looking of Deputy Clerk II, ACS right now, this career will be delegated in Alaska. For detail informations about this career opportunity please read the description below. Do you thrive in a fast-paced and detail-oriented work environment?
Would you like to be part of a team where customer service skills are a key component?
The Alaska Court System (ACS) is recruiting for a Deputy Clerk II within the Criminal Division of the Anchorage Trial Courts. The Deputy Clerk performs responsible functions which support daily operations of the division. Regular job duties include:
Accept charging documents for filing; assign case numbers; set up case files and calendar cases for arraignment; coordinate prisoner transport with local transport sections and correctional facilities for in-custody arraignment;
Enter identifying data into index at inception of each case; enter arraignment calendaring information; enter arrest/bench warrant information and prepare same for issue;
Process out-of-town cases for proceedings in Anchorage; coordinate future court dates with court of origin; maintain index of out-of-town cases; return paperwork to court of origin at conclusion of proceedings;
Review case files for accuracy; type and issue warrants/summons/orders to show cause as ordered by judge/magistrate; prepare and process orders for psychiatric reports; recall warrants ordered quashed by judge;
Close case files; screen files to ensure proper order in compliance with existing procedure; disperse closing documents to appropriate parties/agencies;
Document felony cases; prepare files before and after grand jury proceedings; coordinate cases being presented to grand jury; maintain index of search warrants issued by judge/magistrate;
Reopen cases based on defendants' failure to comply/petition to revoke probation, following existing procedure; route files to judge for issue of summons/warrant;
Interview defendants during non-custody arraignments; may travel to and from jail to conduct interviews of in-custody defendants who request court-appointed counsel; complete financial statement given by defendant; make recommendation to the judge regarding appointment or denial of counsel;
Interview parent(s) or legal guardian(s) in juvenile or child in need of aid cases as directed by Children's Court; interview defendants in civil contempt charges, criminal indictments, paternity cases, certain child custody and probate cases, among others;
Upon completion of training, Deputy Clerks II are required to train for weekend duty for one month; duties for the weekend clerk include processing in-custody arraignments.
We provide a variety of benefits for eligible employees, which are a significant part of the total compensation package. These benefits include:
Medical and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents
Vision plan (optional)
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
37.5 hour work week
11 paid holidays
Personal leave accrual of at least 15 hours per month
Retirement programs with a wide variety of investment options
Supplemental Benefits System (SBS)
Deferred Compensation Plan (optional)
Convenient downtown parking provided at no cost to employees
The list of applicants generated from this recruitment may be used to fill any future vacancies of this job class in the Anchorage Criminal Division occurring within 60 days of the closing date.
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit:
http://www.courts.alaska.gov
View Class Specifications for this job:
Minimum Qualifications:
Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND one year of office clerical experience AND the ability to type at least 40 words per minute.
Substitution:
Additional office clerical work experience will substitute for the high school diploma or GED certificate on a month-for-month basis.
Completion of 36 semester credit hours or 48 quarter credit hours of coursework from an accredited college will substitute for the year of required office clerical experience.
Completion of an appropriate vocational training course of study such as legal secretary, paralegal, or office skills will substitute for the required office clerical experience on a month-for-month basis.
Job Specific Information:
The following is a list of job specific questions for this position.
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Are you comfortable working in a fast-paced environment with daily deadlines and multiple demands? Please explain in your Cover Letter.
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Will your references support that you have excellent organizational skills?
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Do you have work experience comparing data entry for accuracy and completeness, identifying discrepancies, and making needed corrections? Please describe in your Cover Letter.
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Do you possess good work habits including initiative, punctuality, and dependability? Please explain in your Cover Letter.
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Are you able to prioritize multiple tasks and work independently as well as a member of a team without much supervision? Please explain in your Cover Letter.
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Are you proficient in the use of Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook? Please describe your experience in your Cover Letter.
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Does your work history demonstrate excellent interpersonal skill and the ability to handle stressful and sometimes hostile situations with tact and diplomacy? Please describe your specific experience in your Cover Letter.
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Do you have at least one year of experience that required typing of 40 wpm and computer keyboard competency? Please describe in your Cover Letter.
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Do you have six months of experience communicating information about policies and procedures to the general public in person, over the phone, or in writing? Please explain in your Cover Letter.
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Do you have a spouse or any close relative(s) employed by the Alaska Court System? ("Close relative" means father, mother, son, daughter, brother, sister, husband, wife, grandfather, grandmother, grandson, granddaughter, uncle, aunt, first cousin, niece, nephew, father-in-law, mother-in-law, brother-in-law, sister-in-law, son-in-law and daughter-in-law, including those involving half or step relationships. "Spouse" includes not only a husband or wife, but also any person with whom the applicant maintains a shared household and conjugal relations). If "yes" indicate name(s), location(s), and job title(s) in the Applicant Cover Letter.
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If you were eligible to this career, please email us your resume, with salary requirements and a resume to Workplace Alaska.
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This career will be started on: Thu, 12 Jul 2012 20:26:45 GMT
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