Judicial Assistant to Appellate Justice

Job Posting: Judicial Assistant, Judicial Secretary I, or Judicial Secretary II JO#6687

Judicial Council of California

JC-522722

• Judicial Assistant, Judicial Secretary I, or Judicial Secretary II JO#6687

Judicial Assistant to Appellate Justice

$6,350.00 - $7,718.00 per Month

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date: 7/25/2026

Application Methods:

By Mail

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Job Description and Duties

RESPONSIBILITIES

• Provides legal secretarial support to court attorneys and other professional staff and performs a variety of standard office support work.
• Tracks assigned work to ensure timely preparation, distribution, and/or filing of draft and final opinions, orders, and correspondence.
• May serve as judicial secretary to a pro tem. justice, a supervising and/or a writ attorney. May substitute for judicial assistants to appellate court justices on a limited basis during absences or while vacancies are being filled.
• Is comfortable using Microsoft 365 programs as well as Adobe Acrobat, and is willing to learn other court-utilized software programs.
• Assists in development, troubleshooting, and implementation of various computer applications such as macros, templates, autotext, and other technology-based operational efficiencies; organizes and maintains written and electronic information for assigned area.
• Must be available to work overtime.

In addition to those listed above, responsibilities for Judicial Assistant may also include:

• Edits, proofreads, and reviews opinions and court orders and other related documents, using the electronic case management and document management systems, for correctness and accuracy with respect to grammar, spelling, punctuation, content, and organization; conforms opinions to uniform style using the California Style Manual and other style manuals, ensuring compliance with California Rules of Court.
• Prepares final opinions by checking cited facts for accuracy against all documents in the court's record; validates legal authorities cited using resources found in the physical and/or electronic law library and computer databases.
• Organizes and routes work using a document management system and follows up to ensure coordination and completion of assigned work; exercises skill in setting priorities; works closely with the Clerk's Office to ensure that materials are received and sent out in timely fashion.
• Maintains, updates and generates weekly and monthly reports.

Minimum Requirements

This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• Judicial Assistant to Appellate Justice

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Position Details

Job Code #:

JC-522722

Position #(s):

156-100-2362-XXX

Working Title:

Judicial Assistant, Judicial Secretary I, or Judicial Secretary II JO#6687

Classification:

Judicial Assistant to Appellate Justice

$6,350.00 - $7,718.00

New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

# of Positions:

1

Work Location:

Sacramento County

Telework:

In Office

Job Type:

Permanent, Full Time

Department Information

OVERVIEW

The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, located in Sacramento, is accepting applications for Judicial Assistant, Judicial Secretary I, or Judicial Secretary II. Ideal applicants are detail-oriented, exhibit excellent written communication and grammar skills, enjoy working both independently and as part of a small team, and are comfortable using technology to improve workplace processes. Remote work privileges and other generous benefits are available. The individual(s) selected will be appointed at a level commensurate with their qualifications.

Department Website: http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers

Application Instructions

Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.

Final Filing Date: 7/25/2026

Who May Apply

This is a non-testing Classification, therefore, anyone meeting the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification may apply for this position. Individuals in specific programs, such as the Welfare to Work Program, are encouraged to apply and will be given priority according to the applicable Laws and Rules. Please note on your application your current participation in these programs.

Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).

How To Apply

Completed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. A completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included, when submitting your application in hard copy.

Address for Mailing Application Packages

You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:

Judicial Council of California

Primary Cert Contact

Attn: Please Apply in Benefits Section Below

455 Golden Gate Avenue

San Francisco, CA 94102-3688

Required Application Package Documents

The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.

Desirable Qualifications

In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Judicial Secretary I: Equivalent to graduation from high school and two years of general secretarial or legal processing experience. Or One year as an Appellate Court Records Assistant or two years as an Office Assistant II in the judicial branch.

Judicial Secretary II: Equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of legal secretarial experience. Or Two years as a Judicial Secretary I in the judicial branch.

Directly related college-level course work may be substituted for required experience on a year-for-year basis

Judicial Assistant: Equivalent to six (6) years of legal secretarial experience, including four (4) years of technical legal research.

OR

Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience, including technical legal research. Additional directly related experience and/or college-level coursework may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for either of the paths outlined above.

OR

One (1) year as a Deputy Clerk OR two (2) years as a Lead Judicial Secretary or Assistant Deputy Clerk III OR three (3) years as a Judicial Secretary II with the judicial branch.

Equivalent years of experience performing the duties of a class comparable in the level of responsibility to the classes listed above in a California Superior Court or California state-level government entity also qualify

OTHER

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment authorization to work in the United States will be required.

Benefits

HOW TO APPLY

For earliest consideration, please apply by July 17, 2026, with completed online application, cover letter, and resume. The position will remain open until filled.

To complete the online application, please visit www.courts.ca.gov/about/careers and search for Job ID# 6687.

The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for Human Resources: 415-865-4260.

PAYMENT & BENEFITS

Judicial Secretary I: $4,760 - $5,787 per month

Judicial Secretary II: $5,239 - $6,365 per month

Judicial Assistant: $6,350 - $7,718 per month

Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027.

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.

Contact Information

The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.

Department Website: http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers

Human Resources Contact:

Mikayla Spruell

(916) 643-7015

jobs@jud.ca.gov

Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.

EEO Contact:

Sandra Grace

(415) 865-8944

Sandra.Grace@jud.ca.gov

California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.

Supplemental Questionnaire

Supplemental Questions

To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, we will review your responses to the following questions. Your answers should not exceed a total of two pages.

1. Describe the method(s) you use for tracking tasks, appointments, and deadlines, using examples to demonstrate how it helps you meet deadlines.

2. Describe a particularly complex or unusual task that you have previously encountered and how you resolved it.

3. Describe your experience with the California Style Manual, The Bluebook, or other style manuals as they applied to your previous work or education.

Equal Opportunity Employer

The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.

It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.