Judicial Assistant III - Courtroom Assignment

Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara; Santa Maria (CA); On-site; USD 60,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health premium (employee)

Health premium for Employee + Dependen

Health premium for Employee + Family

Dental premium (employee)

Dental premium for Employee + Dependen

Dental premium for Employee + Family

Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Time

14 Paid Holidays + Floating Holiday

Retirement contribution SBCERS Plan 8

Job summary

The Superior Court of California, County of Santa Barbara, Santa Maria office is seeking a Judicial Assistant III-Courtroom Assignment to support hearings and proceedings. You will attend court sessions, take minutes, maintain calendars, and assist with complex clerical tasks under supervision.

Minimum qualifications include one year as Judicial Assistant II or equivalent, plus training in legal terminology and court procedures.

Qualifications

• One year of experience at Judicial Assistant II level or equivalent.
• College-level courses or training in legal terminology and court procedures.
• Any combination of training, education, and experience that provides required knowledge.

Responsibilities

• Attends court sessions and takes minutes of actions and proceedings; requests clarifications of instructions and order of actions to properly note the official court record.
• Examines ledgers, reports, and other financial documentation for technical defects and accuracy.
• Maintains court records and files, such as records of court-appointed counsel and experts; receipts, marks, and takes custody of evidence.
• Impanels and polls jurors, records challenges, administers oath or affirmations to witnesses and jurors and records jury service and compensation due jurors.
• Advises attorneys, public agencies and the public on the status of cases and provides procedural information.
• Prepares and reviews for format and content a variety of court documents.
• Prepares court calendars and/or calendars cases for hearing, conferring with the appropriate individuals according to established procedures; distributes calendars and related case files for review.
• May lead, train and/or assign the work of less experienced Court Assignment clerks as directed by supervisor.

Skills

Confidentiality

Attention to detail

Judicial knowledge

Education

Legal terminology training

Job description

The position is located in Santa Maria

If you are looking for a stimulating and rewarding career working in a Courtroom, this position is for you. Our Courtroom Clerks keep the flow of the Court running efficiently working closely with Judicial Officers. We offer excellent benefits, too. Come join our organization as the best part is our employees.

Applicants who meet the minimum qualifications of the position will be invited to a one-hour and fifteen-minute performance exercise via Zoom. You will receive an email notification if you are invited to take the exam.

Testing dates & times

• Thursday, November 5th, 2026 8:00am, 12:00pm or 3:45pm
• Friday November 6th, 2026 8:00am, 12:00pm, or 3:45pm
• (You will only need to schedule for one test time)

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ADDITIONAL MONETARY/BENEFIT VALUE

• The Court pays 100% of employee health premium
• 100% of the medical premium for Employee + Dependent
• 100% of the medical premium for Employee + Family
• 100% of employee dental premium
• 100% of employee + dependent dental
• 100% of employee + family coverage dental
• Paid Vacation and Paid Sick Time
• 14 Paid Holidays + 1 Floating Holiday
• Biweekly Court contribution of approximately 32.47% of gross wages towards employee's mandatory retirement account. SBCERS Plan 8.
  • Retirement reciprocity
  • Time and service credit towards vacation accrual rate

Under general supervision, performs a variety of clerical and administrative duties related to court hearings and courtroom proceedings.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Judicial Assistant III is the journey and advanced journey level in the Judicial Assistant classification series. The Judicial Assistant III-Courtroom Assignment is distinguished from all other Judicial Assistants in that the primary focus of the courtroom assignment is clerical and administrative courtroom support work. The Judicial Assistant III-Courtroom Assignment is distinguished from the Judicial Assistant III-Office Assignment in that the primary focus of the office assignment is clerical and administrative legal processing support work. The Judicial Assistant III classification as a whole, both courtroom and office assigned positions, may act as an "lead-worker"; leading, training and assigning the work of subordinate and/or lesser experienced Judicial Assistants. The courtroom assigned Judicial Assistant III would typically be assigned responsibility for "peer" training of lesser experienced Judicial Assistant III-Courtroom Assignment employees as needed, while the office assigned Judicial Assistant III is typically assigned responsibility for leading, training and assigning the work of subordinate Judicial Assistants within an office based work unit, and/or may be assigned formal responsibility for overseeing, leading, training, and/or assigning a unique or specialty work load. The Judicial Assistant III-Office Assignment and Courtroom Assignment may be assigned to cover other Judicial Assistant III assignments as needed. The Judicial Assistant III classification as a whole, both courtroom and office assignments, are not included in the Judicial Assistant I/II flex series.

1. Attends court sessions and takes minutes of actions and proceedings; requests clarifications of instructions and order of actions to properly note the official court record.
2. Examines ledgers, reports, and other financial documentation for technical defects and accuracy.
3. Maintains court records and files, such as records of court-appointed counsel and experts; receipts, marks, and takes custody of evidence.
4. Impanels and polls jurors, records challenges, administers oath or affirmations to witnesses and jurors and records jury service and compensation due jurors.
5. Advises attorneys, public agencies and the public on the status of cases and provides procedural information.
6. Prepares and reviews for format and content a variety of court documents.
7. Prepares court calendars and/or calendars cases for hearing, conferring with the appropriate individuals according to established procedures; distributes calendars and related case files for review.
8. May lead, train and/or assign the work of less experienced Court Assignment clerks as directed by supervisor.
9. Performs related duties as assigned.

1. One year of experience performing the full range of duties of a classification equivalent to Judicial Assistant II with Court; OR
2. Successful completion of college level courses or equivalent specialized training in legal terminology, legal procedure, and court procedures; OR
3. Any combination of training, education, and experience that would provide the required knowledge and abilities.

Knowledge of:

office practices; basic mathematics; legal terminology; court rules and filing procedures; requirements of court documents; laws, policies, and procedures associated with all types of trials and court proceedings; preparing of case files, dockets and court calendars; computers, computer applications and automated databases.

Ability to:

maintain confidentiality; utilize sound judgment in performing court-related duties; pay attention to detail; understand, explain, and comply with a variety of detailed procedures; organize work tasks; establish and maintain professional, courteous working relationships with staff, legal community, and the public; establish work priorities; lead, train, assign and review work of others; use a computer and associated equipment, and applications to complete the work of the Court.