Court Services Assistant I
Salary
$17.05 - $21.37 Hourly
Location
Historic Courthouse, 939 W. Main Street, El Centro, CA 92243, CA
Job Type
Full Time
Job Number
2026-15
Department
Operations
Opening Date
07/29/2026
Closing Date
8/5/2026 4:00 PM Pacific
Max Number of Applicants
100
General Purpose
This recruitment will establish eligibility lists for current and future CSA I vacancies at all locations.
About the Position
Under supervision, performs basic office support and court operations duties while learning court policies, practices and procedures applicable to assigned section responsibilities; and performs related duties as assigned.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS
Court Services Assistant I is the entry-level class in the Court Services series. Under direction, performs varied court operations assignments of routine to moderate difficulty requiring developing knowledge of court policies and procedures, the application of established procedures and deadlines and customer service skills.
Court Services Assistant I is distinguished from Court Services Assistant II in that incumbents in the latter class perform a wider variety of desk assignments of moderate difficulty and complexity requiring journey-level knowledge of court policies and practices, application of established procedures and deadlines and significant customer service skills.
Examples of Essential Duties
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Minimum Qualifications; Licenses; Special Requirements
A typical way of obtaining the knowledge, skills and abilities outlined is: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent.
Licenses; Certificates; Special Requirements:
A valid California Class C drivers license and the ability to maintain insurability under the Courts vehicle insurance policy.
The ability to read and/or speak Spanish or another language is frequently required.
Additional Information
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, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience.
Selection Procedure:
Step I: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and have submitted required documents; eligible candidates will be referred to step II in the selection process.
Step II: Those candidates that are successful in the previous step will be invited to participate in the required written assessment. Assessment is scheduled for Monday, August 10, 2026, Time TBD. Candidates will receive confirmation via email before the scheduled test.
Step III: Candidates that pass the written assessment with a 70% or better may be invited to participate in an oral interview.
Step IV: Those candidates who are successful in the interview may be placed on the eligibility list. Placement on the eligibility 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 during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and imperial.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
Reasonable Accommodations
The Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at (760) 336-3530 or HR@imperial.courts.ca.gov 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.
Job Code: P10
Salary Range: 002
Bargaining Unit: SEIU- Clerical/Technical Unit
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
The Court offers a competitive compensation package. Total compensation includes not only your salary, but also the benefits paid by the Court on your behalf. These Court provided benefits add significantly to the overall value of your compensation.
Pay Practices
This is an non-exempt hourly position with biweekly paydays. Medicare is paid at a rate of 1.45% by both, Court and Employee.
Leave Provisions
Sick leave is accrued at a rate of .0500 per hour worked based on max of 80 hours per pay period. Max amount accrued per pay period is 4 hours per pay period.
Vacation time is accrued based on years of service capped at 240 hours:
Jury leave is paid at employees regular rate of pay by the court. Employee retains mileage or expense reimbursement only.
Military Leave provided in accordance with the law.
Bereavement leave is 9 days per rolling 12 months.
Benefits
Health Insurance is available at a shared cost. The Court will subsidize a percentage of the medical premium and employee is responsible for the rest. The percentage subsidized by the Court depends on coverage plan chosen.
Coverage is also available for registered domestic partners and eligible dependents at employees expense.
Vision and Dental Insurance is optional and paid by the employee.
Basic life Insurance of $20,000.00 is paid by the Court. Optional Supplemental Life and Dependent Insurance is available at the employees expense.
Long Term Disability Insurance is available at the employees expense.
Workers Compensation is paid by the Court.
State Disability Insurance is paid by employee at 1.3% rate with no maximum wage limit.
Deferred Compensation (457(b) Plan) is available at the employees expense.
Employee Assistance Program is paid by the Court.
Tuition Reimbursement up to $1,200 per calendar year subject to pre-approval and availability of funds.
Retirement
ICERS - For Employee/Employer contributions rates visit ICERS Employee/Employer Contributions Rate. Rates are X hourly rate X hours worked per pay period (up to 80 hours per pay period).
Holidays
14 paid holidays per year. The Court recognizes the following holidays:
New Years Day
Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
Lincolns Birthday
Presidents Day
Cesar Chavez Day
Memorial Day
Juneteenth
Independence Day
Labor Day
Native American Day
Veterans Day
Thanksgiving Day
Friday after Thanksgiving
Christmas Day
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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the application screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Stating "see resume" does not fulfill the requirements of the question. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and certify that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?
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What is your highest level of education?
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Which location(s) are you interested in?
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Did you attach the required Cover Letter and Resume? Failure to submit cover letter and resume will result in disqualification from the recruitment process.
Required Question
Employer Superior Court of California, County of Imperial
Address 939 W Main Street
El Centro, California, 92243
Phone 7603363530
| Location | El Centro, CA |
| Salary | $17.05–$21.37 Per Hour |