POSITION OVERVIEW – The Chief Deputy Clerk is a senior executive-level position that reports directly to the Clerk of Court. Under the direction of the Clerk, the Chief Deputy manages the Operations activities of the Clerk’s Office and assists in the performance of the statutory duties of the office. This position will serve with full authority over all court operations in the Clerk of Court’s absence. The Chief Deputy assists the Clerk in providing management and leadership of all non-judicial functions and activities of the Court. The Chief Deputy Clerk advises the Clerk of Court on policy matters; establishes and maintains relationships with other court units, governmental agencies, the Bar, the community, and professional organizations; and analyzes and interprets trends, statistics, and patterns to help the court anticipate challenges and opportunities for growth and change. The Chief Deputy will assist the Clerk with the development, implementation, and refinement of procedures to enhance the productivity and the efficiency of the Clerk’s Office; participate in organizational and strategic planning; and engage in the application of the Guide to Judiciary Policy, U.S. Code, Federal Rules of Procedure, and Local Rules of the Court.
The Chief Deputy is principally responsible for effectively managing Court support services including automation, case administration, courtroom services, intake, records management, training, statistical reporting, quality control, and technology needs. The Chief Deputy will be involved in space and security initiatives including COOP planning and Facility Security Committees.
The Court has three Article III District Court Judicial Positions, two Full-time U.S. District Court Magistrate Judges, one Part-Time U.S. District Court Magistrate Judge, chambers employees, and approximately 30 Clerk’s Office employees. The business of the Court is conducted at three divisional offices located in Anchorage, Fairbanks, and Juneau, Alaska. The position requires interaction with Judges, lawyers, and other senior officials, within and outside the Judiciary. Travel to divisional offices and to conferences (both locally and nationally) is required.
