Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara ยท 1 day ago
Judicial Assistant III - Courtroom Assignment
Santa Barbara, CA
Full-time
Onsite
Entry, Mid Level
1+ years expThe Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara is seeking a Judicial Assistant III for courtroom assignments. This role involves performing clerical and administrative duties related to court hearings and proceedings, ensuring the efficient flow of court activities.
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Responsibilities
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
Qualification
Required
One year of experience performing the full range of duties of a classification equivalent to Judicial Assistant II with Court
Successful completion of college level courses or equivalent specialized training in legal terminology, legal procedure, and court procedures
Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities
Knowledge of office practices
Knowledge of basic mathematics
Knowledge of legal terminology
Knowledge of court rules and filing procedures
Knowledge of requirements of court documents
Knowledge of laws, policies, and procedures associated with all types of trials and court proceedings
Knowledge of preparing of case files, dockets and court calendars
Knowledge of computers, computer applications and automated databases
Ability to maintain confidentiality
Ability to utilize sound judgment in performing court-related duties
Ability to pay attention to detail
Ability to understand, explain, and comply with a variety of detailed procedures
Ability to organize work tasks
Ability to establish and maintain professional, courteous working relationships with staff, legal community, and the public
Ability to establish work priorities
Ability to lead, train, assign and review work of others
Ability to use a computer and associated equipment, and applications to complete the work of the Court
Benefits
The Court pays 100% of employee health premium
100% of the medical premium for Employee + Dependent
100% of the medical premium for Employee + Family
100% of employee dental premium
100% of employee + dependent dental
100% of employee + family coverage dental
Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Time
14 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
Biweekly Court contribution of approximately 32.47% of gross wages towards employee's mandatory retirement account. SBCERS Plan 8.
Company
Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara
The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara is comprised of 7 locations in Santa Barbara, Santa Maria and Lompoc.
201-500 employees
Funding
Current Stage
Growth StageLeadership Team
Marcos Ybarra
Acting Chief Financial Officer
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