# Clerk of Court 4 (41-1046) Ketchikan — Alaska Court System · Alaska Jobs [← The Board](https://alaskajobs.org/) · [State & local government jobs](https://alaskajobs.org/jobs/government) # Clerk of Court 4 (41-1046) Ketchikan Alaska Court System - **Location** — Ketchikan, AK - **Salary** — $3,252.00 Biweekly (Range 18) - **Type** — Full Time - **Open to** — All Applicants - **Bargaining unit** — Exempt Judicial - **Timing** — Year-round - **Posted** — 2026-07-13 - **Closes** — 2026-07-27 - **Source** — Workplace Alaska (State of Alaska) (synced) Job Description ** 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. Major Duties and Responsibilities Trial Court Management & Support Provides leadership, technical support, and oversight of Ketchikan Court clerk operations, including case processing, case flow management, court records, financial activities, jury administration, and customer service. Ensures compliance with Alaska Court System rules and First District policies while supervising and supporting clerical staff to maintain accuracy, efficiency, and high-quality service. Monitors court performance, implements process improvements, reviews policies and procedures, serves as Probate Registrar, and collaborates with judges, court administration, and statewide partners on initiatives that promote effective administration of justice. Human Resources Management Supervises a clerical staff of nine by managing work assignments, position descriptions, recruitment, hiring, training, performance evaluations, employee development, and disciplinary actions. Ensures compliance with administrative and personnel policies, including timekeeping, leave administration, and Family and Medical Leave requirements. Provides training for new and existing employees, maintains comprehensive knowledge of court operations to provide operational support and staff coverage, leads staff meetings to promote communication and professional development, and addresses employee concerns by responding to complaints, conducting investigations, and administering grievance procedures. Facility and Materials Management Manages court technology and data systems by troubleshooting issues, maintaining accurate records, ensuring data integrity, and coordinating with information systems staff on computer-related matters. Oversees facility operations by coordinating maintenance and repairs, monitoring improvement projects, responding to facility use requests, and recommending enhancements to ensure safe and efficient court operations. Develops and prioritizes the annual court budget and evaluates requests for supplies, equipment, and personnel to support operational needs and effective resource management. Additionally, you will attend to other matters as assigned by the Area Court Administrator (ACA), Presiding Judge, or other judges. This may include personnel matters, special projects, research, and various requests for information and assistance as needed. The ideal candidate will possess the following knowledge, skills, and abilities. Please detail how you possess these traits in the required letter of interest. Recent supervisory experience which includes assigning and delegating work, setting priorities, and mentoring staff. Project management experience. Experience prioritizing objectives and working efficiently throughout interruptions. Experience working with high-priority, confidential, or sensitive information. Ability and demonstrated experience in successfully training staff. Strong oral and written communication skills. Experience researching and analyzing federal and state laws, regulations, and/or court cases. Advanced competency in MS Office software. This position is in the partially-exempt service; the incumbent serves "at-will" to the hiring authority. Work Schedule 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. Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time Employees 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. See http://doa.alaska.gov/drb/index.html for additional information. For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: http://www.courts.alaska.gov The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity. For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video: VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts Minimum Qualifications A high school diploma or General Educational Development (GED) certificate AND four years of administrative level work experience, of which two years must be at the level equivalent to a Clerk of Court 3 or Court Supervisor 4 with the Alaska Court System or similar work experience with another employer. OR A bachelor's degree from an accredited college in business administration, public administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field AND two years of administrative level work experience. The required work experience is met by service such as a Clerk of Court 3 or Court Supervisor 4 with the Alaska Court System or similar work experience with another employer. Additional Required Information This applies to your application submission. Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED): A letter of interest, completed per the instructions below. A list of three (3) professional references who have had supervisory authority over you along with their daytime contact phone numbers and email addresses. LETTER OF INTEREST Please attach this to your application before submitting it online or, if unable to attach to your application email it to recruitment@akcourts.gov . Your letter 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) Explain why you are the best candidate for the position. Your letter will be used to help determine which applicants will advance to the interview phase of the recruitment and selection process. If you do not attach a professional letter of interest, you may not move on to the interview phase. LEGAL 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 Alaska Court System does not sponsor visas. WORK EXPERIENCE 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 transcripts are required to verify educational credentials used to meet or support the minimum qualifications for the position and are required with each application. SPECIAL INSTRUCTIONS FOR FOREIGN EDUCATION Education completed in foreign colleges or universities may be used to meet the minimum qualifications listed above. If utilizing this education, you must show that the education credentials have been submitted to a private organization that specializes in the interpretation of foreign educational credentials and that such education has been deemed to be at least equivalent to that gained in conventional U.S. education programs; or an accredited U.S. post-seco [Apply at the source ↗](https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/alaska/jobs/5408559/clerk-of-court-4-41-1046-ketchikan) ## Express confidential interest Alaska politics is a small world. If you can't be seen job-hunting, submit a sealed interest : the employer sees only your alias and pitch. Your name and contact stay sealed until they request an introduction and you approve it . 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