Courtroom & Court Services Specialist

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 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