Superior Court of California, County of Kern
Mojave or Bakersfield
Assistant Court Supervisor - East Kern, Mojave - 2026-65
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Apply to Assistant Court Supervisor - East Kern, Mojave - 2026-65 at Superior Court of California, County of KernJob details
- Location
- Mojave or Bakersfield
- Work type
- Onsite
- Compensation
- $66,165 - $80,787/yr
- Posted
- 3 days ago
- Apply on
- governmentjobs.com
About this role
Description
ASSISTANT COURT SUPERVISOR
East Kern, Mojave - 2026-65
$31.81 - $38.84 HourlyThis promotional recruitment is open to all internal candidates that meet the minimum qualifications for the position.
This promotional opportunity closes at 5:00 PM on September 17, 2026.
This promotional opportunity closes at 5:00 PM on September 17, 2026.
DEFINITION:
Under general supervision and in a lead capacity, to assist in the assignment and training of staff; coordinate and perform the receipt, review, and processing of legal filings, actions, payments, and records related to Superior Court functions and proceedings; assist attorneys, agencies, the general public, and others on the more difficult questions of a procedural nature; and to serve as a Judicial Courtroom Assistant as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification functions as a lead position within the Superior Court. Positions in this classification may be assigned to the Appellate, Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Family Law Facilitator, Traffic, Juvenile, Probate, Exhibit Room, or Judicial Courtroom Assistant unit. Incumbents are expected to work independently and use good judgment within a framework of standard policies and procedures. A thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, and procedures governing Superior Court legal processing and Judicial Courtroom Assistant operations and activities within an assigned unit is required. The Assistant Court Supervisor is distinguished from subordinate staff by the former's responsibility to assign, direct, and monitor the work of others in a lead capacity.
Under general supervision and in a lead capacity, to assist in the assignment and training of staff; coordinate and perform the receipt, review, and processing of legal filings, actions, payments, and records related to Superior Court functions and proceedings; assist attorneys, agencies, the general public, and others on the more difficult questions of a procedural nature; and to serve as a Judicial Courtroom Assistant as required.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS:
This classification functions as a lead position within the Superior Court. Positions in this classification may be assigned to the Appellate, Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Family Law Facilitator, Traffic, Juvenile, Probate, Exhibit Room, or Judicial Courtroom Assistant unit. Incumbents are expected to work independently and use good judgment within a framework of standard policies and procedures. A thorough knowledge of the rules, regulations, and procedures governing Superior Court legal processing and Judicial Courtroom Assistant operations and activities within an assigned unit is required. The Assistant Court Supervisor is distinguished from subordinate staff by the former's responsibility to assign, direct, and monitor the work of others in a lead capacity.
Essential Functions
In a lead capacity, this position coordinates, directs and participates in the functions listed below. The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and level of performed by personnel assigned to this classification. Any one position in this class may not perform all the duties listed below, nor are the duties described intended to be an exhaustive list of all duties, responsibilities and skills required of personnel so classified.
- Assists with the daily schedules of subordinate staff; the receipt, review, and processing of legal forms, documents, actions, and fees; reviews and accepts/rejects documents as appropriate; handles the more complex transactions; and monitors work for conformance with established procedures as assigned.
- Assigns, directs, and monitors the work of others in a lead capacity on a daily or project basis; trains staff; acts as an information source; informally counsels employees regarding work issues; provides input to supervisors for employee performance report.
- Oversees, monitors, and reviews minute orders and judicial proceedings to ensure proper content and accuracy.
- Assists attorneys, agencies, and the general public by telephone or at a public counter; provides information regarding legal procedures/requirements; handles the more difficult and complex questions and issues; resolves procedural problems; may work in the courtroom when necessary.
- Processes documents filed, orders, and other records/actions; reviews/pulls files and checks for, obtains, and/or copies necessary accompanying documents; reviews documents for sufficiency of information and conformance with legal procedures; calendars hearings; prepares notices as appropriate; signs, signature stamps, or submits documents for judge's signature; files and/or enters documents/actions as appropriate.
- Processes appeals and appellate cases; pulls and reviews necessary accompanying documents and forms; completes necessary forms; examines cases for timely filing of briefs; orders tapes/transcripts; files and receipts exhibits; calendars and tracks filing and hearing dates; prepares required notices; and enters documents/actions on computer data system.
- Sets up, tracks, and monitors cases; ensures proper procedures are followed and complete documentation is included; returns incomplete/improper documents; indexes cases and assigns case numbers; sets up calendar dates; prepares notices as appropriate for case; and records and updates actions.
- Preparation and maintenance of Court calendars and/or calendars motions, orders, and other hearings as appropriate to assignment; reviews, compiles, and prepares accompanying documentation; prints, copies, and distributes calendars as appropriate.
- Coordinates and participates in the receipt, storage, tracking, and releasing of exhibits as appropriate to assignments; maintains and updates related records and logs; ensures appropriate procedures are followed to maintain the safety and security of exhibits.
- Determines, receives, calculates, processes, and maintains records of fees, deposits, withdrawals, and/or billings as appropriate to assignment; prepares statements for money owed; records receipt of payments; provides lead supervision and/or participates in the collection of fees; operates cash register, balances transactions, and calculates, verifies, and/or prepares deposits/withdrawals.
- Researches, compiles, maintains, and reviews a variety of records, statistics, logs, and lists, and indexes; compiles data and prepares/runs related reports; checks for accuracy, balances calculations, corrects errors, and makes/distributes copies.
- Prepares and sends notices, forms and other correspondence to provide notification, request action, and obtain/relay information; determines notice required for various filings, hearings, and proceedings and to who notice is to be given.
- Prepares, types, and/or issues legal documents and Court records such as writs, abstracts, affidavits, orders, summons, and citations; checks documents for accuracy and conformance; seals, signs, and dates documents; copies and conforms endorsed copies.
- Enters pleadings; checks for payment of proper fees, timely service, and proper notice.
- Reviews and evaluates policies and procedures and makes recommendations as necessary; and reviews and designs forms utilized by the Court.
Other Functions
- Receives, sorts, distributes, and/or processes mail; prepares written responses to mailed documents and inquiries as appropriate.
- Attends meetings and participates on assigned committees.
- Purges and arranges for the destruction of Court documents and records.
- Oversees automated call center system and contacts vendors when problems arise.
- Approves supply order requests.
- Performs other duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
Educational equivalent to a high school diploma or G.E.D. AND two (2) years of progressively responsible experience performing Court Services Specialist I/II level or Judicial Courtroom Assistant I/II level work OR three (3) years of progressively responsible experience performing administrative, clerical or secretarial duties in a public or private sector organization with at least one (1) year of experience in a lead or supervisor capacity.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
Knowledge of: Codes, rules, policies, procedures and legal terminology applicable to a wide variety of Court operations and Courtroom support functions in all areas of litigation as applicable to assigned areas of responsibility, including but not limited to processing of legal documents, calendaring and preparation of cases for trial, custody of exhibits, juror service and other matters; basic practices and procedures of budgeting and purchasing; procedures and techniques for analyzing and improving work processes to enhance efficiency and productivity; general functions and organization of the judicial system, including the various divisions of the Court and the roles and functions of other legal and law enforcement agencies; state and local statutes and Rules of Court that govern general Court operations; legal courtesies and Courtroom demeanor; office administrative practices and procedures, including record keeping and filing, using alphabetical, numeric and chronological indexing methods; regulations and procedures governing the maintenance and disclosure of public records; Court policies and procedures applicable to the receipt and accounting for a variety of payments; principles and practices of customer service and telephone etiquette; principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including, spelling, grammar and punctuation; principles and practices of effective supervision; Court human resources policies and contract provisions.
Ability to: Plan, organize, integrate and supervise the work of a Court operations unit; coordinate work with other units and sections to accomplish Court and department requirements; set priorities and allocate staff and other resources to meet needs in a timely, effective manner; establish and maintain staff and work schedules to meet desk coverage needs, ensuring that all statutory, rule and procedural requirements are met; Train staff and monitor staff performance in meeting Court customer service expectations; understand, interpret, explain and apply a wide variety of complex specialized information, including codes, rules, policies, procedures, forms and legal terms in supervising technical and operational activities of the unit; identify technical and operational issues and opportunities, analyze problems and alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports and other written materials; exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines or within areas of assigned responsibility; organize and maintain files and filing systems, including codifying and indexing official documents in accordance with regulations and standard office procedures; operate a computer using standard business software and operate other standard office equipment; work in an environment that includes frequent interruptions simultaneous attention to multiple tasks and meeting legally established deadlines; communicate clearly and effectively in English, use tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive, complex and/or confidential issues and situations and upset individuals; understand and respect limits of authority; maintain confidentiality of Court documents and records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, Court and County employees, members of the public and other encountered in the course of work.
Possession of a valid Class C California Driver's License is required at the time of appointment.
Knowledge of: Codes, rules, policies, procedures and legal terminology applicable to a wide variety of Court operations and Courtroom support functions in all areas of litigation as applicable to assigned areas of responsibility, including but not limited to processing of legal documents, calendaring and preparation of cases for trial, custody of exhibits, juror service and other matters; basic practices and procedures of budgeting and purchasing; procedures and techniques for analyzing and improving work processes to enhance efficiency and productivity; general functions and organization of the judicial system, including the various divisions of the Court and the roles and functions of other legal and law enforcement agencies; state and local statutes and Rules of Court that govern general Court operations; legal courtesies and Courtroom demeanor; office administrative practices and procedures, including record keeping and filing, using alphabetical, numeric and chronological indexing methods; regulations and procedures governing the maintenance and disclosure of public records; Court policies and procedures applicable to the receipt and accounting for a variety of payments; principles and practices of customer service and telephone etiquette; principles and practices of sound business communication; correct English usage, including, spelling, grammar and punctuation; principles and practices of effective supervision; Court human resources policies and contract provisions.
Ability to: Plan, organize, integrate and supervise the work of a Court operations unit; coordinate work with other units and sections to accomplish Court and department requirements; set priorities and allocate staff and other resources to meet needs in a timely, effective manner; establish and maintain staff and work schedules to meet desk coverage needs, ensuring that all statutory, rule and procedural requirements are met; Train staff and monitor staff performance in meeting Court customer service expectations; understand, interpret, explain and apply a wide variety of complex specialized information, including codes, rules, policies, procedures, forms and legal terms in supervising technical and operational activities of the unit; identify technical and operational issues and opportunities, analyze problems and alternatives and develop sound conclusions and recommendations; prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports and other written materials; exercise sound independent judgment within general policy guidelines or within areas of assigned responsibility; organize and maintain files and filing systems, including codifying and indexing official documents in accordance with regulations and standard office procedures; operate a computer using standard business software and operate other standard office equipment; work in an environment that includes frequent interruptions simultaneous attention to multiple tasks and meeting legally established deadlines; communicate clearly and effectively in English, use tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive, complex and/or confidential issues and situations and upset individuals; understand and respect limits of authority; maintain confidentiality of Court documents and records; establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, Court and County employees, members of the public and other encountered in the course of work.
Selection Procedures
All applicants are required to submit an online application. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application.
Status Notifications: You will be notified by email through the governmentjobs.com site during the process of this recruitment. Some email accounts have been known to place these emails in the spam/junk file. Please check your email folders and/or accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and kern.courts.ca.gov If your email address should change, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com
Applicants are welcome to apply online using the computer terminal at our Main office located on the second floor at 1415 Truxtun Ave, Bakersfield, California 93301. We are open Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., and closed during Court holidays.
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Equal Opportunity Employer
Benefits
Superior Court of California, County of Kern offers a comprehensive benefit package which includes but is not limited to medical, dental, and vision insurance coverage; prescription coverage; life insurance; a defined benefit retirement plan and additional deferred compensation option; and Employee Assistance Program (EAP).
Agency Information
EmployerSuperior Court of California, County of KernAddress 1415 Truxtun AvenueBakersfield, California, 93301 Phone(661) 610-6238
Website http://www.kern.courts.ca.gov
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