What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Case Manager 2 Anchorage Probate/Children's position at State of Alaska?
Salary : $27.44 Hourly
Location : Anchorage, AK
Job Type : Full Time
Job Number : 49169
Department : Alaska Court System
Division : Anchorage Probate
Opening Date : 01 / 31 / 2025
Closing Date : 2 / 17 / 2025 5 : 00 PM Alaska
Position Open To : All Applicants
Bargaining Unit : Exempt Judicial
Range : 12
Job Description
The Anchorage Probate / Children's Division of the Alaska Court System (ACS) is looking for a detail-oriented individual to become a Court Case Manager 2 (salary range 12). The incumbent will review documents to determine their compliance with applicable court rules, statutes, and local procedures.
Employees transferring from another State of Alaska agency may receive consideration for an advance step placement.
Responsibilities will include :
- Accept petitions for filing and open cases; assign judges / magistrates for new cases; accept filing fees as required and prepare receipts for same; open case in computer system;
- Issue summons and subpoenas as required; prepare Guardian ad Litem assignments as required; take necessary calendaring action and route cases to the magistrate;
- Process documents filed with the court and determine what action is required;
- Receive case files as they are returned from chambers or other offices; review new paperwork and orders to determine necessary action;
- Process and distribute orders and judgments to parties and agencies;
- Perform data entry of new documents and events as required in the case management system and in motion tracking.
You will have shared responsibility for processing Probate, CINA, and delinquency case files. These include processing documents which require court action such as motions, stipulations, opposition and reply memoranda while determining if documents are properly filed in accordance with technical provisions of statutes and court rules; ensuring motions are accompanied by supporting documents, and that all documents are signed and affidavits are notarized. The incumbent will notify counsel, agencies, or pro se litigants in a timely manner of any deficiencies discovered, citing the appropriate rule or statute.
LEGAL RIGHT TO ACCEPT EMPLOYMENT
The State's online recruitment system, Workplace Alaska, 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.
The Environment Located in the Nesbett Courthouse, the Probate / Children's Division is made up of ten Court Case Managers 2, and three Courtroom Judicial Assistants under the supervision of the Court Supervisor 4.
The Work Hours 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.
Typical Benefits for Full-Time Employees Include :
See http : / / doa.alaska.gov / drb / index.html for additional information.
IMPORTANT : Please attach a letter of interest in employment with the Alaska Court System. Failure to submit a letter may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit :
http : / / www.courts.alaska.gov
For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video :
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The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity.
Minimum Qualifications
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 AND the ability to keyboard at least 40 words per minute (net).
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 AND the ability to keyboard at least 40 words per minute (net).
A bachelor's degree from an accredited college AND the ability to keyboard at least 40 words per minute (net).
Additional Required Information
This applies to your application submission.
Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED) :
Documents to be Submitted at the Time of Interview (REQUIRED) : If you are selected to advance to the interview phase of the recruitment process, you must provide the following at the time of the interview (if not already attached to your application) :
LETTER OF INTEREST
Please attach a professional letter of interest to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application, email it to
Your letter of interest should :
1) Be professionally written and include proper format, grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
2) Explain how you meet the minimum qualifications of the position.
3) Express your interest in employment with the Alaska Court System.
The letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process.
KEYBOARDING CERTIFICATION REQUIRED
Attach a recent keyboarding certification (dated within one year) to your application that verifies your keyboarding speed of 40 wpm or higher (net). Online keyboarding tests (often at no cost) are accepted with a valid website address noted on the document. Acceptable websites include : and
In addition, keyboarding tests are given at any Alaska Job Center location. A list of locations is available at : http : / / www.jobs.state.ak.us / offices
WORK HISTORY
If using work experience not already documented in your application, provide the employer's name, your job title, dates of employment and whether full or part-time. Applications will be reviewed to determine if the responses are supported and Minimum Qualifications are clearly met. If they are not, the applicant will not advance to the interview and selection phase of the recruitment.
EDUCATION If post-secondary education is required to meet the Minimum Qualifications, you must fill in the Education and Training section of the application. If you have not obtained a degree, please indicate the number of credit hours earned in the Degree Obtained field. Copies of academic transcripts will be required at time of interview.
SELECTION PROCEDURE Applicants will be required to meet the Minimum Qualifications as outlined above. Unfortunately, we cannot always interview all applicants. If your application is considered "not qualified," you will be sent a notice within two weeks after the closing date for this recruitment. If you believe your application was improperly disqualified, you may appeal this decision to the Human Resources Director at 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501-2005 within five workdays from the date the notice is mailed to you. Qualified applications will be forwarded to the hiring supervisor.
NEPOTISM REVIEW To avoid a conflict of interest and the appearance of impropriety, applicants who have a spouse, close relative, and / or regular member of their household employed by the Alaska Court System may not be considered for employment without the approval of the Administrative Director.
BACKGROUND CHECK A background check will be conducted prior to an employment offer being made. Applicants who have prior convictions that have been set aside under the terms of a suspended imposition of sentence (SIS) may answer "no" to these questions. If you are not sure if your situation requires disclosure, please contact the Human Resources Department at (907) 264-8242. The Court System reserves the right to confirm all background information.
Contact Information
Contact Title : Recruitment
E-Mail :
Mailing Address : 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone Number : (907) 264-8242
The Alaska Court System provides a variety of benefits for eligible employees, which are a significant part of the total compensation package. The following are typical benefits available to full-time employees. Actual benefits received may differ by position type or be prorated for other than full time work.
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit : http : / / www.courts.alaska.gov
Are you a current or former Alaska Court System employee? If yes, please list location and department.
Have you carefully read the minimum qualifications for this position, and do you certify that you possess the required education and / or experience to meet the minimum qualifications as stated? Attaching a resume is NOT an alternative to filling out the application in its entirety. Noting "see resume" or any similar response on any portion of your application may lead to a determination your application is incomplete and removal from consideration for this job opening.
Have you attached (or submitted) the required letter of interest detailing how your knowledge, skills, and abilities pertain to the bulleted points listed in the job description?Failure to submit a letter of interest may disqualify you from consideration for an interview.
Have you attached (or submitted) the required keyboarding certification (dated within one year) showing a speed of at least 40 words per minute (net) that follows the directions listed in the job announcement?
Are you proficient at speaking another language besides English? If "Yes" - which language?
Were you referred to this vacancy by a current Alaska Court System employee? If yes, please provide their name and court location.
The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 8 : 00 a.m. to 4 : 30 p.m. Do you understand this requirement?
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