Administrative Assistant (41-9013) Appellate
Salary
$30.88 Hourly
Location
Anchorage, AK
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
54547
Department
Alaska Court System
Division
Appellate Courts
Opening Date
07/09/2026
Closing Date
7/14/2026 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To
All Applicants
Bargaining Unit
Exempt Judicial
Range
13
Job Description
ADMINISTRATIVE SUPPORT TO CLERK OF THE APPELLATE COURTS
Provides administrative support to the Clerk of Court, including managing communications, coordinating schedules and travel, maintaining records and court documents, and assisting with payroll, purchasing, and office operations. Oversees courtroom and facility usage, supports hiring processes, and maintains appellate court calendars.
Serves as a liaison for Alaska Bar Association matters by tracking cases, maintaining records, coordinating attorney admissions and swearing-in ceremonies, and preparing related materials.
Assists with special events, judicial ceremonies, and projects, and provides additional support to the Clerk of Appellate Courts as needed.
ADMINSTRATIVE SUPPORT TO APPELLATE CLERKS OFFICE
Supports the operations of the Appellate Clerk's Office by managing communications, processing mail, and providing front desk coverage. Assists with case processing, including handling filing fees, maintaining records, and supporting the preparation and review of appellate case materials.
Coordinates appellate procedures such as oral argument scheduling, mediation program support, and maintaining related statistics. Oversees publication of appellate decisions, ensures accuracy of case information, and manages case file archiving and storage.
Work Hours
Full-time court employees are currently scheduled to work 37.5 hours per week. The work hours for these positions 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.
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:
For information about what state courts do, please watch the following short video:
VIDEO: The who, what, when, where and how of state courts
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.
OR
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.
OR
A bachelors degree from an accredited college.
Additional Required Information
This applies to your application submission.
Documents to be Attached to the Application (REQUIRED):
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-secondary institution reports the other institution as one whose transcript is given full value, or full value is given in subject areas applicable to the curricula at the post-secondary institution. It is your responsibility to provide such evidence when applying.
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.
MULTIPLE VACANCIES NOTICE
This recruitment may be used for more than one (1) vacancy. The applicant pool acquired during this recruitment may be used for future vacancies for up to sixty (60) days after this recruitment closes. Interested applicants are encouraged to apply to each recruitment notice to ensure consideration for all vacancies.
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: recruitment@akcourts.gov
Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501
Phone Number: (907) 264-8242
Careers with the State of Alaska offer MANY benefits
The following information describes typical benefits available to employees of the State of Alaska. Actual benefits received may differ by bargaining unit or branch of government, position type, or be prorated for other than full time work.
For a quick breakdown of the insurance, health, and retirement benefits available for State Employees you can view an orientation video from Division of Retirement and Benefits. (Please note this video is specifically designed for new State Employees.)
Insurance Benefits
The following employee groups are covered by Union health trusts. Contact the appropriate Union for additional information.
Employer paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available (amount depends on Bargaining Unit)
Optional Insurance Benefits
Employee-funded flexible spending accounts for tax savings on eligible health care or dependent care expenses
Retirement Benefits
See https://drb.alaska.gov/retiree/ for additional information
Paid Leave & Other Benefits
01
Are you a current or former Alaska Court System employee? If yes, please list location and department.
02
Are you a current state employee? If so, please indicate the bargaining unit to which you belong at the time of the application. Enter NONE complete this question if you are not a current state employee.
03
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?
04
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.
05
Did you submit the required documents used to meet the minimum qualifications for this position (e.g., transcripts)?
06
Did you include a list of three (3) professional references in your application, consisting of individuals who have had supervisory authority over you, including your most recent supervisor, along with their daytime phone numbers and email addresses?
07
Are you proficient at speaking another language besides English? If "Yes" - which language?
08
The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Do you understand this requirement?
Required Question
Employer State of Alaska
Address PO Box 110201
Juneau, Alaska, 99811
Phone (800) 587-0430 (Statewide toll-free number)
(907) 465-4095 (Juneau and out-of-state callers)
Website http://workplace.alaska.gov/