Financial Evaluator

Los Angeles Superior Court; California (MO); On-site; USD 50,000 - 80,000; Full time

Job summary

Superior Court of Los Angeles County is hiring a Financial Evaluator to determine an individual’s ability to pay Court‑assessed costs, including fees and restitution. The role involves interviewing, gathering financial data, and providing findings to the Court, with responsibilities that include setting payment plans and assisting with cost recovery.

Ideal candidates will handle sensitive financial information with discretion, have strong communication skills, and be adept with Excel/Word while

Qualifications

• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of Court and State financial and budget policies.

Responsibilities

• Conduct financial evaluations, interviews, and investigations to determine ability to pay Court‑assessed costs.
• Analyze financial records and information and prepare findings, agreements, forms, and reports for the Court.
• Establish payment plans in accordance with Court policies and procedures.
• Monitor accounts, identify delinquent payments, and assist with collection and cost recovery efforts.
• Provide customer service and support to defendants, responsible parties, attorneys, Court staff, and the public regarding payments and account status.

Skills

Oral communication

Written communication

Multitasking

Time management

Education

High school diploma or GED

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Financial management systems

Job description

The Superior Court of Los Angeles County is the largest unified trial court in the United States. The Court’s 582 judicial officers and its dedicated workforce of over 4,600 full-time employees serving across 36 facilities work purposefully and seamlessly to achieve the mission to provide equal access to justice to all of Los Angeles County. At the heart of the Superior Court of Los Angeles County is commitment and collaboration between team members who contribute professional skill sets and meaningful work experiences toward the goal of serving the community at large.

Accessible career paths, a healthy work-life balance, job stability, and comprehensive total rewards including generous pay and benefits, a robust public sector pension, and Court matched 401K/457 individual savings plans, are just some of the values that the Court offers to every member of its thriving workforce. Plan your future with the Superior Court of Los Angeles County – connect with us today.

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY

The Financial Evaluator plays an important role in helping the Court determine an individual’s ability to pay or reimburse Court‐assessed costs, including attorney fees, program fees, victim restitution and criminal fines. In this position, you’ll conduct interviews, gather and analyze financial information, and provide findings to the Court. The role involves assisting with collection efforts, monitoring delinquent accounts, and responding to questions from defendants, responsible parties, attorneys, Court staff, and members of the public. This is a great opportunity for a detail‑oriented professional who can work with sensitive financial information, apply Court policies and procedures, and communicate with professionalism and discretion.

Key Responsibilities

• Conduct financial evaluations, interviews, and investigations to determine ability to pay Court-assessed costs.
• Analyze financial records and information and prepare findings, agreements, forms, and reports for the Court.
• Establish payment plans in accordance with Court policies and procedures.
• Monitor accounts, identify delinquent payments, and assist with collection and cost recovery efforts.
• Provide customer service and support to defendants, responsible parties, attorneys, Court staff, and the public regarding payments and account status.

The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties, and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin.

MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS

To qualify, you must meet all the following requirements at the final filing date of this bulletin:

Graduation from high school or G.E.D equivalent -AND- at least two (2) years of experience performing financial evaluations and assessments of ability to pay.

To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit our Applicant Support page.

Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40‑hour workweek. Part‑time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

• Excellent oral and written communication skills, with the ability to work effectively with staff, external departments, and outside agencies.
• Demonstrated proficiency in Microsoft Excel and Word.
• Knowledge of Court and State financial and budget policies, practices, and procedures.
• Experience with financial management systems, determining ability to pay, or debt collections.
• Ability to manage multiple assignments and meet deadlines in a fast‑paced environment.

WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING

This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:

EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire.

ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job‑related qualifications will be invited to participate in the assessment process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job‑related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities.

ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately one (1) year and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Placement on an eligible list may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Other vacancies may be filled using this list.

Questions regarding this posting may be e‑mailed to

Ashley Betancourth, Staffing Partner.

Superior Court of Los Angeles County is an equal opportunity employer.