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Join Our Team as a Courtroom Assistant!
Are you detail-oriented and thrive in a fast-paced, professional environment? We’re looking for a Courtroom Assistant to help ensure the smooth flow of court proceedings. In this journey-level role, you’ll support judges in calendared matters, record court actions, and help process judicial orders. If you're ready to be part of meaningful work that keeps the justice system moving, apply today!
The ideal candidate will possess a High School diploma/GED, and three (3) years of court related clerical experience which includes two (2) years in a court of law processing legal documents and one (1) year in a court-related, legal agency working with probate, family law, juvenile, civil, criminal or traffic codes.For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.
About the Riverside Superior Court
Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside’s 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, “…in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States.”
Competitive Compensation Package
- Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance
- A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
- A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status
- Optional deferred compensation programs
- Generous leave accruals
- Fourteen (14) paid holidays
- Bereavement leave
- Tuition discounts
- Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification
Application Process
Step II: Those candidates that are successful in the previous step may be invited to take online and/or in person pass/fail assessments. Those candidates passing the examination may be referred to step III in the selection process.
Step III: Those candidates that are successful in the previous step may be invited to an oral interview. Those candidates who are successful in the interview (weighted 100%) may be placed on the eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of employment.
Additional steps for the selection process will include a drug test, background and reference checks.
Status Notifications
You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile atwww.governmentjobs.com.
Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or [email protected] if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.
Unit: LIUNA
FLSA Status: Non-exempt
Reports to: Court Services Supervisor
Pay Scale ID/Level: CTRMASST / 11
Amount of Travel Required: 25 - 50%
Work Schedule: M – F 8 hrs. per day
Positions Supervised: None
At the Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, we are committed to not only providing a rewarding career but also taking care of our employees in every way possible. We understand that your health and well-being are just as important as your work, which is why we offer a powerhouse benefits package designed with YOU in mind.
Here’s what you get when you join our team:
- Top-Tier Health Coverage: Premium medical plans through CalPERS, plus Delta Dental and VSP Vision to keep you and your family healthy and smiling.
- Substantial Contributions: Receive court contributions towards the cost of medical, dental, and vision benefits for you and your family. Eight of our ten medical plan options are covered at 100%, which means you will have absolutely zero out-of-pocket monthly premium costs, helping you stay healthy without breaking the bank!
Medical, Dental & Vision Insurance Court Contributions:
- Employee Only: $1,153/month
- Employee + 1 Dependent: $1,932/month
- Employee + Family: $2,513/month
- Financial Flexibility: Save smart with a Flexible Spending Account (FSA) for healthcare and dependent care expenses.
- Peace of Mind: Secure supplemental life insurance benefits through Lincoln Financial.
- Court paid basic life/accidental dismemberment (AD&D) insurance in the amount of:
- $25,000/$25,000
- Golden Retirement: Build a strong future with a CalPERS pension and additional Nationwide 457(b) retirement savings options.
- Emotional Wellness: Access confidential support through our court provided Employee Assistance Program (EAP) whenever you need it.
Work-Life Balance You Can Count On:
- Generous Paid Time Off
- 14 Paid Holidays
- Alternative Work Schedule
- Depending on your role, you may be eligible for:
- 9/80 Schedule: Work 80 hours over 9 days.
- 4/10 Schedule: Work four 10-hour days with a three-day weekend, every week.
- Hybrid Work Options: Some positions may qualify for a hybrid schedule, blending in-office collaboration with the convenience of remote work.
- Bereavement Leave for life's toughest moments
- Tuition Discounts to help you grow and learn
Crushing Student Debt?
We’ve got you covered. We offer eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) and Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification—so you can keep building your career and wipe out your student loans.
This is more than a job—it’s a career with purpose, benefits, and a team that’s got your back.
