Appeals Clerk III

County-of-Riverside; Riverside (CA); On-site; USD 52,000 - 68,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increase

Medical coverage

Dental coverage

Vision coverage

Disability insurance

Life insurance

CalPERS pension

Deferred compensation

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Tuition discounts

PSLF eligibility

TEPSLF eligibility

Job summary

County of Riverside is seeking an Appeals Clerk III to lead a team, resolve complex case issues, and ensure accuracy in legal documents and processes. The role involves training staff and supporting efficient court operations behind the scenes.

The ideal candidate will have a high school diploma or GED and at least two years of related clerical experience in a court setting, including calendar preparation or jury-related duties.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED required.
• Two years of legal court-related clerical or higher-level experience in a court of law.
• Experience processing legal documents, preparing court calendars and/or assisting with jury selection, or providing training.

Responsibilities

• Lead and support a team to ensure accurate, efficient legal processes.
• Help resolve complex case issues and advise staff as needed.
• Train staff and promote adherence to high standards of accuracy.

Skills

Leadership

Attention to detail

Problem solving

Team coordination

Education

High school diploma or GED

Job description

Are you ready to take on a leadership role where your expertise, attention to detail, and problem-solving skills directly support the pursuit of justice? Join our team as an Appeals Clerk IIIand play a vital role in keeping legal processes accurate, efficient, and moving forward.

In this high-impact position, you’ll lead and support a team, help resolve complex case issues, train staff, and ensure legal documents and processes meet the highest standards of accuracy. You’ll be a trusted resource and leader helping make the justice system work behind the scenes.

The ideal candidate will possess a high school diploma or GED and two (2) years of legal court related clerical or higher-level experience in a court of law processing legal documents, preparing court calendars and/or performing jury selection duties, or providing one-on-one training.

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

Benefits:

• A annual merit increase 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 program s
• 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

Selection Procedures:

All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those candidates deemed most qualified may be invited to an online or written assessment, if applicable. Candidates who take and successfully pass the assessment may be invited to an oral panel interview. Candidates who are successful in the interview may be placed on an eligible list. Placement on an eligible list is not a guarantee of employment. Additional steps for the selection process may include a comprehensive background check and drug test.

Status Notifications

You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com.

Reasonable Accommodations

Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or [e-mail] if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.

• Unit: LIUNA
• FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
• Reports to: Division Manager
• Amount of Travel Required: Less than 10%
• Work Schedule: M – F 8 hrs. per day
• Positions Supervised: None
• Pay Scale ID / Level: APCLKIII / 11