Court Case Manager ; Palmer Civil - ACS

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Performs advanced legal technician duties in the processing of civil cases, including dissolutions, name changes, protective orders, appeals, and post‑conviction relief matters. Reviews and screens civil pleadings requiring court or clerk determination, monitors cases until procedurally complete for signature, and ensures all filings comply with applicable rules, statutes, and required forms. Processes and routes ripe matters with appropriate notations, handles requests for defaults and default judgments (including backup support for small claims), distributes judgments and orders to parties and attorneys, and maintains organized and complete case files.

You will serve as a primary resource for complex procedural questions, responding to inquiries from court personnel, attorneys, agencies, and the public in writing, by phone, and in person, while working closely with judges and their staff. Responsible for detailed data entry into the case management system, including docketing motions, dispositions, judicial reassignments, parties, and attorneys; processing ticklers and Civil Rules 4(j) and 41(e) reports;

and maintaining accurate motion tracking through initial entries and subsequent updates.

Full‑time court employees are currently scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for this position are Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one‑hour lunch break.

We offer a competitive benefits package that includes 12 paid holidays
, medical, dental, and optional vision coverage
, and employer‑paid life insurance
. Employees are enrolled in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and the Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS), with access to the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan
. Personal leave is accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs.

Enjoy peace of mind and long‑term security while serving your community.

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• 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 Alaska Court System or an equivalent position with another employer.
• Graduation from high school or completion of a General Education Development (GED) certificate AND completion of a two‑year paralegal curriculum from an accredited institution.
• A bachelor's degree from an accredited college.

• Post‑secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
• A list of at least three (3) professional references, who have had supervisory authority over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses.
• Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations, if available.

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