Courtroom Assistant - Blythe

Superior Court of California, County of Riverside; Blythe (CA); On-site; USD 55,000 - 65,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Annual merit increase

Medical insurance

Dental insurance

Vision insurance

Disability insurance

Life insurance

CalPERS pension

Deferred compensation

Paid holidays

Bereavement leave

Tuition discounts

Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

Job summary

The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking detail-oriented, adaptable, and service-driven professionals to join our team as Courtroom Assistants. This combined role covers duties of a Courtroom Assistant and Court Services Assistant III, with assignments varying between courtroom proceedings and court services functions to support justice administration.

As a Courtroom Assistant, you will help judges with calendars, case files, and minute entries, while Court Services tasks

Qualifications

• Experience with court procedures and courtroom workflows is preferred.
• Ability to accurately document proceedings and minute entries.
• Strong organizational skills for case processing and records management.

Responsibilities

• Support judicial officers during court proceedings by reviewing calendars and organizing case files.
• Document court proceedings, rulings, and actions with official minute entries.
• Prepare and process court orders, judgments, warrants, writs, and other legal documents.
• Administer oaths, process exhibits, and perform specialized courtroom functions.
• Maintain accurate case records in the court's case management system and communicate with attorneys and staff.
• Coordinate and assign clerical work, train staff on court processes, and provide guidance on complex assignments.
• Review and resolve complex case processing issues to ensure timely progress.
• Receive, review, and process legal documents across divisions to ensure compliance.
• Schedule appearances and hearings, update calendars, and coordinate readiness.
• Attend calendar calls and communicate status to staff.
• Explain court procedures to the public and provide courteous service; interpret new procedures and adapt workflows.
• Provide operational support across divisions to address changing workloads and staffing.

Skills

Courtroom procedures

Documentation

Records management

Communication

Staff training

Tools

Case management system

Job description

The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking detail-oriented, adaptable, and service-driven professionals to join our team of Courtroom Assistants.

This unique opportunity combines the responsibilities of a Courtroom Assistant and Court Services Assistant III, offering a dynamic role for individuals who thrive in a fast-paced environment, enjoy variety in their work, and take pride in supporting the administration of justice. Whether supporting judicial officers during courtroom proceedings or performing essential case processing and court services functions, you'll play an important role in keeping Court operations running smoothly.

The Opportunity

As a Courtroom Assistant, you'll contribute to the efficient and orderly administration of justice through a combination of specialized courtroom and court services responsibilities.

This position is a combined assignment in which employees will be expected to perform the duties of both a Courtroom Assistant and Court Services Assistant III. Assignments will vary based on the Court's operational needs and may require employees to transition between courtroom proceedings and Court Services Assistant III functions.

This opportunity is ideal for experienced court professionals who are comfortable navigating complex procedures, managing competing priorities, and providing accurate, timely, and professional service in a variety of settings.

What You'll Do

Inside the Courtroom

• Support judicial officers during court proceedings by reviewing calendars, organizing case files, and ensuring necessary records and reference materials are available.

• Accurately document court proceedings, judicial rulings, and court actions by preparing official minute entries.

• Prepare and process court orders, judgments, warrants, writs, and other legal documents.

• Administer oaths and affirmations, process exhibits, and perform other specialized courtroom functions.

• Update and maintain accurate case records in the Court's automated case management system.

• Communicate with attorneys, Court staff, and outside agencies to facilitate the timely processing of court actions.

Performing Court Services Assistant III Functions

• Coordinate and assign clerical work, train staff on Court processes and procedures, and provide technical guidance on complex or difficult assignments.

• Research and resolve complex case processing issues, including filing discrepancies and procedural challenges, to ensure cases move forward efficiently.

• Review, receive, and process legal documents across multiple Court divisions, ensuring completeness, timeliness, and compliance with applicable legal requirements.

• Review case files to identify outstanding processing requirements and take appropriate action to ensure case readiness.

• Schedule court appearances and hearings, prepare and update court calendars, and coordinate case readiness and courtroom availability.

• Attend calendar calls and communicate case status, trial readiness, and courtroom availability to appropriate staff.

• Assist the public by explaining Court procedures, filing requirements, and available resources while providing professional and courteous service.

• Interpret and apply new Court procedures and processes and communicate effectively with Court staff and outside agencies.

• Provide operational support across Court divisions and branches as needed to address changing workloads and staffing demands.

Flexibility is essential. Employees must be prepared to perform both courtroom and Court Services Assistant III responsibilities as assigned, adapting to changing priorities and operational demands.

For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the Courtroom Assistant job description and Court Services Assistant III job description.

Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are f ourteen court facilities span ning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside’s 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is …

At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication!

We offer

• Annual merit increase(s) 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 programs
• 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

This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time. However, the deadline to apply for first round consideration is Sunday, October 25, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST.

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. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at wwww.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. 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.