Courtroom Administrative Assistant I

Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino; California; On-site; USD 52,000 - 72,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, seeks a Judicial Assistant I to provide high-level administrative support to a judicial officer. The role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and professional communication in a fast-paced courtroom environment.

As the entry-level position, the incumbent will learn courtroom clerical duties, support case processing, and assist in training newer staff, with potential advancement to Judicial Assistant II upon demonstrated proficiency and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or GED; 3+ years clerical experience in a court or legal office preferred.
• Knowledge of court operations, calendar procedures, and basic legal terminology.

Responsibilities

• Prepare and maintain court calendars, review files, and post calendar information.
• Attend trials, hearings, and conferences; document actions and prepare summaries.
• Review pleadings for completeness and validity; process and distribute court orders and documents.
• Administer juries: oath, attendance, fees, and court reporter costs.
• Coordinate courtroom activities with document processing, jury services, and other units.

Skills

Organizational skills

Communication

Discretion

Courtroom etiquette

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Case management system

Microsoft Word

Job description

Superior Court of California, County of San Bernardino, seeks a Judicial Assistant I to provide high-level administrative support to a judicial officer. The role emphasizes accuracy, discretion, and professional communication in a fast-paced courtroom environment.

As the entry-level position, the incumbent will learn courtroom clerical duties, support case processing, and assist in training newer staff, with potential advancement to Judicial Assistant II upon demonstrated proficiency and