Magistrate Judge 4 (41-8202) Kotzebue
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Location: Kotzebue, AK 99752
Description:
Salary: $4,629.00 Biweekly
Location : Kotzebue, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 50230
Department: Alaska Court System
Division: Trial Courts - 2nd Judicial District
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: 5/6/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: Exempt Judicial
Range: 24
Job Description
This position will perform certain magistrate duties pursuant to AS 22.15, including jury trials, complex small claims trials and applications for search warrants and electronic monitoring. Preside over all phases of minor offense proceedings, district court criminal proceedings and felony proceedings when still in district court stage. Preside over protective order proceedings, small claims and formal district court civil proceedings at all stages including evictions, discovery, motions, trials and execution on judgement. Preside over presumptive death proceedings.
As a standing master, this position will preside over dissolution, divorce, custody, and domestic relations modification and enforcement actions, preside over Probate, Child in Need of Aid, and juvenile delinquency matters. They will conduct hearings in uncontested and contested proceedings and prepare recommendations to superior court judges who review the record before promulgating the final decision.
Additional duties may include serving as a training judge for other magistrates and deputy magistrates, serving on special committee assignments, and performing limited clerical functions.
This position will occasionally be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent may serve "on call" outside of regular office hours.
A Magistrate Judge 4 requires substantial knowledge of:
Magistrate Judges are appointed to a four-year term and serve a one-year probationary period. The probationary period may be extended. Following successful completion of the probationary period, an incumbent may only be removed from office for cause during their term. A Magistrate Judge may be reappointed to additional four-year terms.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree AND active membership in the Alaska Bar Association (ABA).
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.
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.
NOTE: Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide information regarding their involvement in any legal proceedings in which they were a party in a non-representative capacity, and undergo a criminal background and credit check.
What benefits do we offer?
Typical Benefits for Full Time Employees Include:
See 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: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
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 an LLB or JD degree.
AND
Active membership in the Alaska Bar Association.
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 INTERESTPlease 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.
WORK HISTORYIf 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.EDUCATIONIf 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 PROCEDUREApplicants 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 REVIEWTo 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 AND CREDIT CHECKSA criminal background check and credit 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: gov
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
01
Are you a current or former Alaska Court System employee? If yes, please list location and department.
02
ARE YOU A CURRENT STATE OF ALASKA RESIDENT AND IF APPOINTED WILL YOU BE A RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALASKA FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING APPOINTMENT?
03
Supplemental Questions are considered part of your official application. Failure to follow instructions represented in these questions may result in removal of your application from consideration. I acknowledge I understand
04
Are you at least 21 years of age?
05
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.
06
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.
07
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
Location : Kotzebue, AK
Job Type: Full Time
Job Number: 50230
Department: Alaska Court System
Division: Trial Courts - 2nd Judicial District
Opening Date: 04/22/2025
Closing Date: 5/6/2025 5:00 PM Alaska
Position Open To: Alaska Residents Only
Bargaining Unit: Exempt Judicial
Range: 24
Job Description
This position will perform certain magistrate duties pursuant to AS 22.15, including jury trials, complex small claims trials and applications for search warrants and electronic monitoring. Preside over all phases of minor offense proceedings, district court criminal proceedings and felony proceedings when still in district court stage. Preside over protective order proceedings, small claims and formal district court civil proceedings at all stages including evictions, discovery, motions, trials and execution on judgement. Preside over presumptive death proceedings.
As a standing master, this position will preside over dissolution, divorce, custody, and domestic relations modification and enforcement actions, preside over Probate, Child in Need of Aid, and juvenile delinquency matters. They will conduct hearings in uncontested and contested proceedings and prepare recommendations to superior court judges who review the record before promulgating the final decision.
Additional duties may include serving as a training judge for other magistrates and deputy magistrates, serving on special committee assignments, and performing limited clerical functions.
This position will occasionally be required to work evenings, weekends, and holidays. The incumbent may serve "on call" outside of regular office hours.
A Magistrate Judge 4 requires substantial knowledge of:
- Alaska Statutes and Alaska Rules of Court.
- Local ordinances and bail schedules.
- Formal courtroom proceedings.
- Advanced legal research techniques.
- Principles of law and complex office and policy management.
Magistrate Judges are appointed to a four-year term and serve a one-year probationary period. The probationary period may be extended. Following successful completion of the probationary period, an incumbent may only be removed from office for cause during their term. A Magistrate Judge may be reappointed to additional four-year terms.
PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS:Graduation from an accredited law school with a JD degree AND active membership in the Alaska Bar Association (ABA).
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.
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.
NOTE: Applicants invited to interview will be required to provide information regarding their involvement in any legal proceedings in which they were a party in a non-representative capacity, and undergo a criminal background and credit check.
What benefits do we offer?
Typical Benefits for Full Time Employees Include:
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Medical and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents
- Vision plan (optional)
- Employer-paid Basic Life insurance with additional coverage available
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan (optional)
- Personal leave accrual
See 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: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
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 an LLB or JD degree.
AND
Active membership in the Alaska Bar Association.
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.
- Post-secondary transcripts, if using education to meet minimum qualifications.
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):
- Copies of your most recent (2) performance evaluations or two (2) letters of recommendation.
- 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 INTERESTPlease 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.
WORK HISTORYIf 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.EDUCATIONIf 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 PROCEDUREApplicants 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 REVIEWTo 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 AND CREDIT CHECKSA criminal background check and credit 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: gov
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.
- Membership in the Public Employees Retirement System (PERS)
- Alaska Supplemental Annuity Plan (SBS) in lieu of contributions to Social Security
- Medical and dental coverage for employee and eligible dependents
- Vision plan (optional)
- Employer paid Basic Life Insurance with additional coverage available
- 12 paid holidays per year
- Personal leave accrual based on years of creditable state service
- Option to enroll in the Alaska Deferred Compensation Plan
For more information on the Alaska Court System, please visit: http://www.courts.alaska.gov
01
Are you a current or former Alaska Court System employee? If yes, please list location and department.
02
ARE YOU A CURRENT STATE OF ALASKA RESIDENT AND IF APPOINTED WILL YOU BE A RESIDENT OF THE STATE OF ALASKA FOR AT LEAST 6 MONTHS IMMEDIATELY PRECEDING APPOINTMENT?
- Yes
- No
03
Supplemental Questions are considered part of your official application. Failure to follow instructions represented in these questions may result in removal of your application from consideration. I acknowledge I understand
- Yes
- No
04
Are you at least 21 years of age?
- Yes
- No
05
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.
- Yes
- No
06
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.
- Yes
- No
07
The work schedule for this position is Monday - Friday from 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. Do you understand this requirement?
- Yes
- No
Required Question