State of Alaska
Magistrate Judge 4 (41-3200) Anchorage
State of Alaska, Anchorage, Alaska, United States, 99507
Overview
The Alaska Court System is accepting applications from qualified individuals to serve as a Magistrate Judge 4 in the Anchorage Trial Court. A Magistrate Judge is responsible for the legal work required to conduct hearings and other related activities in accord with appropriate state statutes, municipal codes, and court rules. Duties require a high degree of independent judgment to determine if the action cited in the case is supported by the facts. Under general direction of the Presiding Judge, and pursuant to Alaska Statute (AS 22.15) and Alaska Rules of Court, the children’s magistrate judge team’s caseload includes presiding over child in need of aid and juvenile delinquency cases. Additionally, the magistrate judge will handle domestic violence/stalking protection cases; dissolution & default divorce/custody cases; mental health commitments; and change of name matters. The incumbent will have occasional “on-call” after-hours/weekend duty dealing with search warrants; arrest warrants; telephonic bail hearings; and telephonic delinquency arraignments. Responsibilities
include presiding over child in need of aid and juvenile delinquency cases, and handling domestic violence/stalking protection cases; dissolution & default divorce/custody cases; mental health commitments; and change of name matters. Occasional on-call after-hours/weekend duties include dealing with search warrants; arrest warrants; telephonic bail hearings; and telephonic delinquency arraignments. Required and Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and requirements include: Alaska Statutes and Alaska Rules of Court. Regulations and local ordinances. Formal courtroom proceedings. Advanced legal research techniques. Principles of law and complex office and policy management. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Must be a citizen of the United States of America and of the State of Alaska. 2. Must be at least 21 years of age. 3. Must be a resident of Alaska for at least six months immediately preceding appointment as magistrate. Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree AND active membership in the Alaska Bar Association (ABA).
Term and Appointment Magistrate Judges are appointed to a four-year term and serve a one-year probationary period. Following successful completion of the probationary period, an incumbent may only be removed from office for cause. A Magistrate Judge may be reappointed to additional four-year terms.
Application Materials
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please attach a letter of interest, comprehensive resume, a list of three professional references, and a writing sample no more than 10 pages in length. Note: Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide information regarding involvement in any legal proceedings in which they were a party in a non-representative capacity, and undergo a criminal background and credit check. Documents to Attach (REQUIRED):
Letter of interest; post-secondary transcripts if education is used to meet minimum qualifications. Documents to Submit at Interview (REQUIRED):
Copies of most recent two performance evaluations or two letters of recommendation; a list of three professional references with contact information. Benefits and Equal Opportunity
Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time Employees
include 12 paid holidays; medical, dental, and optional vision coverage; employer-paid life insurance; enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS); access to the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan; and personal leave accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs. EEO Statement:
The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity. Contact and Accessibility
Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: (907) 264-8242 Additional information about the Alaska Court System and the application process is available upon request.
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The Alaska Court System is accepting applications from qualified individuals to serve as a Magistrate Judge 4 in the Anchorage Trial Court. A Magistrate Judge is responsible for the legal work required to conduct hearings and other related activities in accord with appropriate state statutes, municipal codes, and court rules. Duties require a high degree of independent judgment to determine if the action cited in the case is supported by the facts. Under general direction of the Presiding Judge, and pursuant to Alaska Statute (AS 22.15) and Alaska Rules of Court, the children’s magistrate judge team’s caseload includes presiding over child in need of aid and juvenile delinquency cases. Additionally, the magistrate judge will handle domestic violence/stalking protection cases; dissolution & default divorce/custody cases; mental health commitments; and change of name matters. The incumbent will have occasional “on-call” after-hours/weekend duty dealing with search warrants; arrest warrants; telephonic bail hearings; and telephonic delinquency arraignments. Responsibilities
include presiding over child in need of aid and juvenile delinquency cases, and handling domestic violence/stalking protection cases; dissolution & default divorce/custody cases; mental health commitments; and change of name matters. Occasional on-call after-hours/weekend duties include dealing with search warrants; arrest warrants; telephonic bail hearings; and telephonic delinquency arraignments. Required and Preferred Qualifications
Knowledge and requirements include: Alaska Statutes and Alaska Rules of Court. Regulations and local ordinances. Formal courtroom proceedings. Advanced legal research techniques. Principles of law and complex office and policy management. Minimum Qualifications: 1. Must be a citizen of the United States of America and of the State of Alaska. 2. Must be at least 21 years of age. 3. Must be a resident of Alaska for at least six months immediately preceding appointment as magistrate. Preferred Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree AND active membership in the Alaska Bar Association (ABA).
Term and Appointment Magistrate Judges are appointed to a four-year term and serve a one-year probationary period. Following successful completion of the probationary period, an incumbent may only be removed from office for cause. A Magistrate Judge may be reappointed to additional four-year terms.
Application Materials
TO BE CONSIDERED:
Please attach a letter of interest, comprehensive resume, a list of three professional references, and a writing sample no more than 10 pages in length. Note: Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide information regarding involvement in any legal proceedings in which they were a party in a non-representative capacity, and undergo a criminal background and credit check. Documents to Attach (REQUIRED):
Letter of interest; post-secondary transcripts if education is used to meet minimum qualifications. Documents to Submit at Interview (REQUIRED):
Copies of most recent two performance evaluations or two letters of recommendation; a list of three professional references with contact information. Benefits and Equal Opportunity
Exceptional Benefits for Full-Time Employees
include 12 paid holidays; medical, dental, and optional vision coverage; employer-paid life insurance; enrollment in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) and Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS); access to the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan; and personal leave accrued for vacation, illness, or personal needs. EEO Statement:
The Alaska Court System is an EEO employer and proudly promotes diversity. Contact and Accessibility
Mailing Address: 820 West 4th Avenue, Anchorage, AK 99501 Phone: (907) 264-8242 Additional information about the Alaska Court System and the application process is available upon request.
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