What are the responsibilities and job description for the Judicial Assistant III - Courtroom Assignment position at Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara?
The position is located in Santa Barbara.
If you are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career working in a Courtroom, this position is for you. Our Courtroom Clerks keep the flow of the Court running efficiently working closely with Judicial Officers. We offer excellent benefits, too. Come join our organization as the best part is our employees. Apply now!
Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be invited to a one-hour and fifteen-minute performance exercise via Zoom. You will receive an email notification if you are invited to take the exam.
**Testing dates & times**
Tuesday, March 26, 2025
8:00am, 12:00pm or 3:45pm
or
Wednesday, March 27, 2025
8:00am, 12:00pm or 3:45pm
(You will only need to schedule one test time)
ADDITIONAL MONETARY/BENEFIT VALUE:
In addition to the base wage listed, employees in this classification receive:
- The Court pays 100% of employee health premium
- 100% of the medical premium for Employee Dependent
- 100% of the medical premium for Employee Family
- 14 Paid Holidays 1 Floating Holiday
- Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Time
- The Court pays 100% of employee dental premium
- Biweekly Court contribution up to $58.78 towards the cost of the dental premium for dependents
- Biweekly Court contribution of approximately 32.47% of gross wages towards employee's mandatory retirement account. SBCERS Plan 8.
Additionally, employees from current public employers (federal, state and/or local government) may qualify for:
- Time and service credit towards vacation accrual rate
Under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties related to court hearings and courtroom proceedings.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
The Judicial Assistant III is the journey and advanced journey level in the Judicial Assistant classification series. The Judicial Assistant III-Courtroom Assignment is distinguished from all other Judicial Assistants in that the primary focus of the courtroom assignment is clerical and administrative courtroom support work. The Judicial Assistant III-Courtroom Assignment is distinguished from the Judicial Assistant III-Office Assignment in that the primary focus of the office assignment is clerical and administrative legal processing support work. The Judicial Assistant III classification as a whole, both courtroom and office assigned positions, may act as a "lead-worker"; leading, training and assigning the work of subordinate and/or lesser experienced Judicial Assistants. The courtroom assigned Judicial Assistant III would typically be assigned responsibility for "peer" training of lesser experienced Judicial Assistant III-Courtroom Assignment employees as needed, while the office assigned Judicial Assistant III is typically assigned responsibility for leading, training and assigning the work of subordinate Judicial Assistants within an office based work unit, and/or may be assigned formal responsibility for overseeing, leading, training, and/or assigning a unique or specialty work load. The Judicial Assistant III-Office Assignment and Courtroom Assignment may be assigned to cover other Judicial Assistant III assignments as needed. The Judicial Assistant III classification as a whole, both courtroom and office assignments, are not included in the Judicial Assistant I/II flex series.
The Judicial Assistant III is the journey and advanced journey level in the Judicial Assistant classification series. The Judicial Assistant III-Courtroom Assignment is distinguished from all other Judicial Assistants in that the primary focus of the courtroom assignment is clerical and administrative courtroom support work. The Judicial Assistant III-Courtroom Assignment is distinguished from the Judicial Assistant III-Office Assignment in that the primary focus of the office assignment is clerical and administrative legal processing support work. The Judicial Assistant III classification as a whole, both courtroom and office assigned positions, may act as a "lead-worker"; leading, training and assigning the work of subordinate and/or lesser experienced Judicial Assistants. The courtroom assigned Judicial Assistant III would typically be assigned responsibility for "peer" training of lesser experienced Judicial Assistant III-Courtroom Assignment employees as needed, while the office assigned Judicial Assistant III is typically assigned responsibility for leading, training and assigning the work of subordinate Judicial Assistants within an office based work unit, and/or may be assigned formal responsibility for overseeing, leading, training, and/or assigning a unique or specialty work load. The Judicial Assistant III-Office Assignment and Courtroom Assignment may be assigned to cover other Judicial Assistant III assignments as needed. The Judicial Assistant III classification as a whole, both courtroom and office assignments, are not included in the Judicial Assistant I/II flex series.
- Attends court sessions and takes minutes of actions and proceedings; requests clarifications of instructions and order of actions to properly note the official court record.
- Examines ledgers, reports, and other financial documentation for technical defects and accuracy.
- Maintains court records and files, such as records of court-appointed counsel and experts; receipts, marks, and takes custody of evidence.
- Impanels and polls jurors, records challenges, administers oath or affirmations to witnesses and jurors and records jury service and compensation due jurors.
- Advises attorneys, public agencies and the public on the status of cases and provides procedural information.
- Prepares and reviews for format and content a variety of court documents.
- Prepares court calendars and/or calendars cases for hearing, conferring with the appropriate individuals according to established procedures; distributes calendars and related case files for review.
- May lead, train and/or assign the work of less experienced Court Assignment clerks as directed by supervisor.
- Performs related duties as assigned.
Lead Courtroom Clerk Assignment
An employee in the JAIII Courtroom classification may be chosen for an assignment as a lead. The person in the lead assignment will continue to work as a courtroom clerk. This assignment comes with a 5% allowance which is in addition to the regular courtroom clerk pay.
Examples of Duties:
- Prepare, facilitate, monitor, evaluate and document training and progress of courtroom clerks. Provide training manuals and handouts.
- Keep supervisor informed of any outstanding performance and any potential problems with courtroom clerks.
- In the absence of the supervisor, cover morning sick/tardy calls and adjust the clerks’ schedule accordingly to make sure each courtroom is covered.
- One year of experience performing the full range of duties of a classification equivalent to Judicial Assistant II with Court; OR
- Successful completion of college level courses or equivalent specialized training in legal terminology, legal procedure, and court procedures; OR
- Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.
Knowledge of: office practices; basic mathematics; legal terminology; court rules and filing procedures; requirements of court documents; laws, policies, and procedures associated with all types of trials and court proceedings; preparing of case files, dockets and court calendars; computers, computer applications and automated databases.
Ability to: maintain confidentiality; utilize sound judgment in performing court-related duties; pay attention to detail; understand, explain, and comply with a variety of detailed procedures; organize work tasks; establish and maintain professional, courteous working relationships with staff, legal community, and the public; establish work priorities; lead, train, assign and review work of others; use a computer and associated equipment, and applications to complete the work of the Court.
Salary : $60,639 - $72,442
