Judicial Assistant Trainee

General Purpose

Open until filled. First round consideration will be given to applications received by August 18, 2025 at 4:00 pm.

Please review the minimum qualifications for this position and ensure that your “Work Experience” clearly includes the duties/experience that qualify you for this position.

Under supervision, performs basic courtroom duties while learning courtroom policies, practices and procedures such as assisting in the management of the logistical functioning and flow of courtroom activities to ensure the court runs in an efficient and professional manner; sets calendars and schedules hearings according to legal and procedural time limits; maintains the official record of the court; acts as liaison with judicial officers, legal counsel, court staff, all interested parties and the public to answer procedural questions and resolve problems;

and performs related duties as assigned.

Judicial Assistant Trainee is the trainee class in the Judicial Assistant series. Incumbents are assigned to a courtroom to perform courtroom duties while learning courtroom policies, practices and procedures applicable to the duties of Judicial Assistants. Assignments may include traffic, small claims, criminal arraignment, misdemeanor and less complex civil trial courts. Incumbents learn and perform highly responsible courtroom support functions that require developing knowledge of terminology, procedures and practices for their assigned areas, with a significant degree of independence and accountability for results.

Incumbents organize and manage courtroom support operations and activities by coordinating courtroom flow, maintaining the official record of the court and acting as liaison to judicial officers, legal counsel, court staff and the public.

Judicial Assistant Trainee is distinguished from Judicial Assistant I in that incumbents in the latter class perform more complex courtroom support functions and are assigned to departments requiring significant knowledge of court operations, policies and procedures.

A Judicial Assistant Trainee is expected to qualify for advancement to the Judicial Assistant I level, Step 1, following 12 months, depending upon background, experience and performance.

For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.

A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined above is graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent; and three (3) years of experience performing progressively responsible court‑related services duties; or an equivalent combination of education and experience. Completion of training in areas specified by the Court is highly desirable.

A valid California Class C driver's license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Court's vehicle insurance policy.

The ability to read and/or speak Spanish or another language is frequently required.

Required to submit a cover letter and current resume with application. Failure to submit cover letter and resume may result in disqualification from the recruitment process.

Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.

Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, include all current and previous related work experience within the previous 10 years.