Judicial Assistant III - Courtroom Assignment

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Judicial Assistant III - Courtroom Assignment

Location: Santa Maria

Overview

This is a fulfilling and rewarding career opportunity that involves working directly in a courtroom alongside Judicial Officers to ensure the smooth and efficient operation of court proceedings. The position provides outstanding benefits, including substantial employer-covered health insurance premiums and retirement contributions.

Requirements

Candidates must satisfy one of the following employment criteria:

• One year of experience performing the complete range of responsibilities comparable to a Judicial Assistant II with the Court; OR
• Successful completion of college-level coursework or equivalent specialized training in legal terminology, legal procedures, and court protocols; OR
• Any combination of training, education, and experience that equips the candidate with the necessary knowledge and skills.

Knowledge of: office practices; basic mathematics; legal terminology; court regulations and filing processes; requirements for court documents; laws, policies, and procedures related to all types of trials and court hearings; managing case files, dockets, and court schedules; computers, software applications, and automated databases.

Ability to: maintain confidentiality; apply sound judgment in performing court-related tasks; focus on details; understand, explain, and adhere to various detailed procedures; organize work tasks; build and sustain professional, courteous working relationships; set work priorities; guide, train, assign, and review the work of others; operate a computer and related equipment.

Examples of Duties

• Attend court sessions and record minutes of actions and proceedings.
• Review ledgers, reports, and other financial documents for technical errors and accuracy.
• Maintain court records and files, and assume responsibility for evidence.
• Select and poll jurors, administer oaths, and document jury service.
• Inform attorneys and the public about case statuses and provide procedural guidance.
• Prepare and review various court documents for correct format and content.
• Compile court calendars and/or schedule cases for hearings.
• May lead, train, and/or assign tasks to less experienced Court Assignment clerks.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

Additional Benefits and Compensation

In addition to the base salary, employees in this role receive:

• The Court covers 100% of employee health, dental, and dependent/family insurance premiums.
• Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Leave.
• 14 Paid Holidays plus 1 Floating Holiday.
• A biweekly Court contribution of approximately 32.47% of gross wages toward the employee's mandatory retirement account (SBCERS Plan 8).
• Employees from current public employers may be eligible for retirement reciprocity and service credit toward vacation accrual.

How to Apply

How to Apply: Apply now at https://www.governmentjobs.com/careers/sbcourts/jobs/5298735/judicial-assistant-iii-courtroom-assignment?pagetype=jobOpportunitiesJobs

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications will be invited to participate in a one-hour-and-fifteen-minute performance exercise conducted via Zoom.

Testing Dates and Times (You only need to schedule one session):

• Tuesday, April 28, 2026: 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, or 3:45 PM
• Wednesday, April 29, 2026: 8:00 AM, 12:00 PM, or 3:45 PM

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