Chambers Judicial Assistant ; Ketchikan

Overview

JOIN the Superior Court team and play a key role in supporting the work of justice! As a Chambers Judicial Assistant to the Honorable Judge Lybrand (salary range 12), you will manage the daily operations of a judge’s chambers and serve as the primary point of contact for attorneys, court staff, and the public.

You’ll coordinate hearings, maintain the judge’s calendar, and ensure that cases move smoothly through the court process. This position prepares and distributes orders and correspondence, reviews filings for accuracy, and keeps detailed records in the court’s case management system. You’ll also handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, timesheets, travel requests, and expense reporting.

We’re looking for someone who is organized, professional, and able to handle sensitive information with discretion. If you thrive in a fast-paced, detail-oriented environment and enjoy helping the court system operate efficiently, we’d love to hear from you!

• Manage the daily operations of a judge’s chambers and serve as the primary point of contact for attorneys, court staff, and the public.
• Coordinate hearings and maintain the judge’s calendar to ensure cases move smoothly through the court process.
• Prepare and distribute orders and correspondence; review filings for accuracy; keep detailed records in the court’s case management system.
• Handle administrative tasks such as scheduling, timesheets, travel requests, and expense reporting.

We offer full-time work with hours Monday – Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. with a one-hour lunch break. The position is assigned to the court’s partially-exempt service and employees serve at-will to the hiring authority. The Ketchikan Court is located on Main Street in Alaska’s first city and the "Salmon Capital of the World."

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

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The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.

LEGAL RIGHT TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT
The State’s online recruitment system requires applicants to certify that they have a legal right to accept employment in the United States. It is the responsibility of the employee to maintain the appropriate documentation to accept or continue legal employment. The State of Alaska does not function as an employer sponsor.

Minimum Qualifications
Graduation from high school or completion of a GED.
Two years of progressively responsible, fully qualified work experience as an administrative assistant.

Substitution
Completion of an appropriate vocational training course of study (e.g., legal secretary, paralegal, or office skills) will substitute for one year of the required administrative assistant work experience. A bachelor’s degree will substitute for one year of the required administrative assistant work experience. Twelve months of work experience performing general clerical work that demonstrates skills equivalent to a Court Case Manager 1 will substitute for one year of the required administrative assistant work experience.

Note:

Work experience as a legal administrative assistant is preferred.

Additional Notes
Positions in this job classification are in the partially-exempt service and serve at-will to the appointing authority.

• Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED): Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
• Documents to be Submitted at the Time of Interview (REQUIRED): Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations, if available; a list of three (3) professional references with supervisory authority, including daytime phone numbers and email addresses.

Work History and Education If using work experience not documented in your application, provide employer name, job title, dates of employment, and whether full or part-time. Copies of academic transcripts may be required at time of interview.

Selection Procedure Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications. If not qualified, a notice will be sent within two weeks after the closing date. Appeals may be made to the Human Resources Director. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.

NePOTism Review Applicants with a spouse or close relative employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered without approval of the Administrative Director.

Background Check A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer. For questions about background disclosures, contact the Human Resources Department.

Contact Recruitment
E-Mail: recruitment
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Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501