Clerk of Court 2 (41-1049) Prince of Wales

Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency or applicants with prior legal work experience or education in the legal field may receive consideration for advance step placement. Personnel rules will be applied to determine step placement for the successful internal candidate.

About the role

This position provides technical support, leadership, and supervision for all clerk’s office functions, including processing criminal, civil, small claims, minor offense, probate, and children's cases. Manages an assigned caseload and ensures efficient caseflow management, accurate court records, proper accounting practices, jury management, and compliance with court procedures and customer service standards.

Oversees caseflow within the Prince of Wales Court by analyzing performance, identifying improvements, preparing required reports, and ensuring adherence to time standards. Reviews and applies statutes, rules, and policies; collaborates with ACA and judges to implement new procedures; and trains staff on updates. Participates in district-wide projects and statewide committees, working closely with court leadership to support consistent practices and promote the efficient administration of justice.

Manages all personnel functions for a two-person clerical team, including hiring, training, evaluation, discipline, and compliance with administrative and personnel policies. Provides operational coverage, maintains broad knowledge of court functions, conducts staff meetings, and handles employee complaints and grievances in accordance with established procedures.

Manages and investigates complaints, serving as a liaison between the Prince of Wales Trial Court, state agencies, and local communities. Assists court leadership with assigned projects and issues. Acts as the local ADA Access Coordinator, ensuring appropriate accommodations and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Work Environment

Located just a three-hour ferry ride from Ketchikan, Prince of Wales Island is a vast, rugged island home to 11 small communities. Known locally as P.O.W., the island is the fourth largest island in the United States. The Prince of Wales Courthouse is located on the Klawock-Hollis Highway.

Responsibilities

• Plan, implement, and monitor all non-judicial activities of the Prince of Wales Trial Court.
• Direct the management and supervision of two court case managers.
• Provide technical support, leadership, and supervision for all clerk’s office functions, including processing criminal, civil, small claims, minor offense, probate, and children's cases.
• Manage an assigned caseload and ensure efficient caseflow management, accurate court records, proper accounting practices, jury management, and compliance with court procedures and customer service standards.
• Oversee caseflow within the Prince of Wales Court by analyzing performance, identifying improvements, and preparing required reports.
• Review and apply statutes, rules, and policies; collaborate with ACA and judges to implement new procedures; and train staff on updates.
• Participate in district-wide projects and statewide committees.
• Manage all personnel functions for a two-person clerical team, including hiring, training, evaluation, discipline, and compliance with administrative and personnel policies.
• Provide operational coverage, maintain broad knowledge of court functions, conduct staff meetings, and handle employee complaints and grievances.
• Manage and investigate complaints, serving as a liaison between the Prince of Wales Trial Court, state agencies, and local communities.
• Act as the local ADA Access Coordinator, ensuring appropriate accommodations and accessibility for individuals with disabilities.

Schedule

This position works in-person at the Prince of Wales court and is not a remote position. Full-time court employees are scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.

Benefits

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes:

• 12 paid holidays
• Medical, dental, and optional vision coverage
• Employer-paid life insurance
• Enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS)
• Access to the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan
• Personal leave accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs

For additional information, visit http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html.

Requirements

Minimum Qualifications:

• Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND one year of general clerical, office, or retail work experience.
• OR Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND completion of 36 semester credit hours or 48 quarter credit hours of coursework from an accredited college.

Additional Information

Documents to be attached to the application (required):

• A letter of interest, completed per the instructions below.
• Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
• Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations, if available.
• A list of three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you, including your most recent supervisor, along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses.

Letter of Interest: Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position and why you are the best candidate. The letter should be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.