Financial Evaluator

Financial Evaluator

Salary

$53,716.32 - $66,730.92 Annually

Location

Stanley Mosk Courthouse, CA

Job Type

Full-Time

Job Number

R9706H

Department

71600 - ADMINISTRATION AND FINANCE

Opening Date

09/28/2026

Closing Date

10/12/2026 11:59 PM Pacific

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Position Description

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court's 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. At the heart of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experiences toward the goal of serving the community at large.

Accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans, are just some of the values that the Court offers to every member of its thriving workforce. Plan your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County - connect with us today.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Financial Evaluator plays an important role in helping the Court determine an individual's ability to pay or reimburse Court-assessed costs, including attorney fees, program fees, victim restitution and criminal fines. In this position, you'll conduct interviews, gather and analyze financial information, and provide findings to the Court. The role involves assisting with collection efforts, monitoring delinquent accounts, and responding to questions from defendants, responsible parties, attorneys, Court staff, and members of the public. This is a great opportunity for a detail-oriented professional who can work with sensitive financial information, apply Court policies and procedures, and communicate with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial evaluations, interviews, and investigations to determine ability to pay Court-assessed costs.
• Analyze financial records and information and prepare findings, agreements, forms, and reports for the Court.
• Establish payment plans in accordance with Court policies and procedures.
• Monitor accounts, identify delinquent payments, and assist with collection and cost recovery efforts.
• Provide customer service and support to defendants, responsible parties, attorneys, Court staff, and the public regarding payments and account status.

The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties, and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all the following requirements at the final filing date of this bulletin:

Graduation from high school or G.E.D equivalent -AND- at least two (2) years of experience performing financial evaluations and assessments of ability to pay.

• To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit our Applicant Support page.

Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, external departments, and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of Court and State financial and budget policies, practices, and procedures.
• Experience with financial management systems, determining ability to pay, or debt collections.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast-paced environment.

APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION

Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE.

Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:

EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.

ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the assessment process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately one (1) year and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Placement on an eligible list may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.

Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to

Ashley Betancourth, Staffing Partner.

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Superior Court of Los Angeles County is an equal opportunity employer.

Choices Benefit Plan

Benefits may be purchased using a tax-free monthly benefits allowance between $1,149.21 - $2,476.90 for the 2025 plan year (based on number enrolled in medical coverage). If the monthly cost of the benefits selected is less than the monthly allowance, the employee receives the difference as additional taxable pay, up to a maximum of $244.00. For detailed plan information, click here.

Insurance

The Choices plan includes a robust range of insurance options, including medical, dental, disability, life, and AD&D insurance.

Flexible Spending Accounts

Employees may contribute up to $266 per month into a tax-free Health Care Spending Account and up to $400 per month tax-free into a Dependent Care Spending Account. The Court contributes up to $375 per month to the Dependent Care Spending Account.

Leave Benefits

Vacation - All permanent and other designated categories of employees are eligible to earn paid vacation based on years of service. Vacation is based on continuous service and credited at the completion of each consecutive six-month period of employment.

Sick leave - Depending on the length of service and employment categories, up to one day of full pay per month of service is accrued monthly for qualifying service.

Holidays - 14 days per year.

Bereavement leave.

Retirement

Deferred Compensation Plan (457) - Optional tax-deferred supplemental retirement plan that includes a County match of up to 4% of employees salary.

Retirement Pension Plan administered by the Los Angeles County Employees Retirement Association (LACERA).

If the candidate is a "new member" of the Countys defined benefit plan (LACERA) on or after January 1, 2013, that persons pension will be limited under the Public Employees' Pension Reform Act (PEPRA). For these purposes, a "new member" is someone who first becomes a member of LACERA on or after January 1, 2013 - that is, someone first employed by the County on or after December 1, 2012 - unless she or he established reciprocity with another public retirement system in which she or he was a member before January 1, 2013. For further information, visit lacera.com.

Other Benefits

The Commuter Benefit Plan (CBP) - Allows employees to pay for eligible public transit expenses using pre-tax dollars (up to IRS limits).

Tuition Reimbursement - The Tuition Reimbursement Program provides eligible employees with tuition assistance (maximum $2000 per fiscal year) for courses toward a degree program at an accredited college and/or university. The program is intended to support the ongoing development of a highly effective workforce at the Court.

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)

The information contained herein concerning the benefit package available to incumbents in this classification is based on an employees appointment to a full-time, permanent position in the Court service in this class. The specific benefit package any individual employee may receive is subject to change based on that employees particular employment status and payroll title.

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INSTRUCTIONS: The information you provide on this application and supplemental questionnaire will be evaluated to determine your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Please be as specific as possible and include all information as requested. A resume or a reference to a resume will not be accepted in lieu of a complete application and questionnaire, or considered in determining your eligibility to participate in the next phase of the recruitment process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omission of a material fact, or partial information can result in disqualification from the examination process.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand the INSTRUCTIONS above.

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EDUCATION VERIFICATION: If your qualifications include a degree, a legible copy of your diploma or transcripts (unofficial transcripts are acceptable), must be attached to the application to receive credit. Failure to attach required documentation will result in disqualification of your application.

• Please check the box to indicate you have read and understand the EDUCATION VERIFICATION information above.

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Do you possess a high school diploma or G.E.D. equivalent?

• Yes
• No

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How many total years of full-time experience do you have conducting financial evaluations and assessments of ability-to-pay?

• Less than 2 years of experience
• 2 years but less than 3 years
• 3 years but less than 4 years
• 4 years but less than 5 years
• 5 years or more of experience
• No experience

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Describe your performing financial evaluations and assessments of ability-to-pay. If not applicable, indicate N/A. Use the following format:

• Name of the employer(s)
• Dates of employment
• Number of hours worked per week
• Describe the SPECIFIC DUTIES and LEVEL OF RESPONSIBILITY. Please describe specific duties ONLY.

DO NOT write "See Attached Resume."

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Describe your experience collecting accurate information through interviews or other investigative means, verifying information or data from relevant resources to resolve payment as indicated in your previous response. If you do not have this type of experience, indicate N/A.

07

Describe your experience with debt collection. If you do not have this type of experience, indicate N/A.

08

Are you fluent in any languages other than English? If yes, please list each language and indicate your proficiency in speaking, reading, and writing for each. If not applicable, indicate N/A.

Required Question

Employer Superior Court of California County of Los Angeles

Address 111 N. Hill Street

Room 203

Los Angeles, California, 90012

Website https://www.lacourt.ca.gov/