When typing the AKA name, you must type in last name, first name format and only then the "new" name shows up in the search field. (Nothing shows up if you type first name then last name). There is no way to know which person from the list is the ...
When searching for a party, the only information shown for each case are case #, open date, case type, status and primary staff. To further identify which case is what it would be helpful to add the party role for the case as well.