Legal Assistant to Staff Counsel II

Judicial Branch of California; San Francisco (CA); Hybrid; USD 55,000 - 75,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Health/Dental/Vision benefits

14 paid holidays per year

Annual/sick leave options

Personal holiday

Transit pass subsidy

Pre-Tax Parking Savings

CalPERS Retirement Plan

401(k) and 457 plans

Employee Assistance Program

Life and AD&D Insurance

FlexElect

PSLF eligibility

Job summary

Commission on Judicial Performance is the independent state agency responsible for investigating complaints of judicial misconduct and for disciplining judges. The role supports confidential, detail-oriented administrative tasks in a San Francisco office with a blend of in-person and remote work.

The team emphasizes work-life balance, offers a robust benefits package, and requires professional English communication, meticulous filing, and reliable handling of sensitive information.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of Microsoft Word and standard administrative office practices and procedures, including filing, business letter writing, and the correct business English.
• Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in English, verbally and in writing, with attorneys, judges, commission staff, and the public; operate standard office equipment; use standard and custom computer applications; maintain confidentiality and discretion.

Skills

Microsoft Word

Administrative office practices

Effective communication

Confidentiality and discretion

Typing and transcribing

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

Copiers

Scanners

Fax machines

Job description

The Commission on Judicial Performance is the independent state agency responsible for investigating complaints of judicial misconduct and for disciplining judges.

The Commission on Judicial Performance strives for work-life balance and includes substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package including pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station.

The successful candidate will be expected to work in the San Francisco office. At present, commission employees work remotely two days a week and are in the office three days a week.

The Commission on Judicial Performance offers a comprehensive benefits package that includes:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 transit pass subsidy per month
• Pre-Tax Parking Savings Program
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Commission on Judicial Performance is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Equivalent of a high school education and two years of general secretarial or legal processing experience. Additional directly related college-level education may be substituted for the experience on a year-for-year basis.

KNOWLEDGE AND ABILITIES

Knowledge of Microsoft Word and standard administrative office practices and procedures, including filing, business letter writing, and the standard format for correspondence and other documents; and correct business English, including spelling, grammar and punctuation.

Ability to communicate effectively and professionally in English, verbally and in writing, with attorneys, judges, commission staff, and the public; operate standard office equipment, such as personal computers, multi-line telephones, copiers, scanners, and fax machines; use standard and custom computer applications; perform detailed work with a high degree of accuracy; establish and maintain hard copy and electronic files and records; accurately type and transcribe; and maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion.