Judicial Assistant I

California Correctional Health Care Services

Fresno, CA

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JOB DETAILS

SALARY

$47,278–$67,018 Per Year

SKILLS

Administrative Skills, Auditing, Background Investigation, Calendar Management, Cancer, Case Management, Class C License, Communication Skills, Computer Terminals, Copying Machines, Customer Support/Service, Data Entry, Dental Insurance, Disability Insurance, Document Scanners, Documentation, Documentation Review, Driver's License, Employee Assistance Plan, English Language, Establish Priorities, Fax Machines, Government Regulations, Green Transportation, Hazardous Materials/Substances, Health Maintenance Organization (HMO), Health Plan, Healthcare Reimbursement, Hearing Impairment, High School Diploma, Human Resources, Insurance, Journalism, Keyboards, Legal, Legal Documents, Mail Processing, Manual Dexterity, Material Moving, Multitasking, Office Equipment, Physical Demands, Preferred Provider Organization (PPO), Prescription Drugs, Process Analysis, Record Keeping, Regulations, Regulatory Requirements, Reimbursement, Retirement Plan, Sales Closing Skills, State Laws and Regulations, System Operations, Systems Maintenance, Time Management, Training Program, Typing, User Documentation, Willing to Travel, Word Processors

LOCATION

Fresno, CA

POSTED

2 days ago

Salary : $47,278.00 - $67,018.00 Annually
Location : Main Courthouse 1100 Van Ness Avenue Fresno, CA
Job Type: Full-time
Job Number: FSC00717
Department: Multiple Departments
Opening Date: 06/08/2026
Closing Date: 6/19/2026 4:00 PM Pacific

Description
Judicial Assistant I$22.73$23.87$25.07$26.33$27.65
$1,818$1,910$2,006$2,106$2,212
$3,940$4,138$4,346$4,564$4,793
$47,278$49,650$52,146$54,766$57,512
Judicial Assistant II$26.48$27.81$29.21$30.68$32.22
$2,118$2,225$2,337$2,454$2,578
$4,590$4,820$5,063$5,318$5,585
$55,078$57,845$60,757$63,814$67,018
External Job Candidates:

A Valid Typing Certificate is required to be submitted with application.

ValidTyping Certificates must include:

** 5 minute test time

** 35 net words per minute or higher- Name/location of test administrator

** Be dated within 12-months of the job closing date

List of accepted Typing Certificate locations and websites:

Internal Job Candidates:

No Typing Certificate is required if you are a current Office Assistant with the Fresno Superior Court.

Recruitment Activities:

Written Exam is tentatively scheduled to take place on Wednesday, July 1, 2026 and/or Thursday, July 2, 2026.

Selection Interviews are tentatively scheduled to take place on Thursday, July 16, 2026 and/or Friday, July 17, 2026.

Study guide for Judicial Assistants is located here:

All application materials must be included to be considered for review, a resume and valid typing certificate. Incomplete application packets will not be accepted.

A resume will not be considered in lieu of a completed application.

DEFINITION: Under immediate supervision, performs a full range of clerical and administrative duties in support of courtroom and other court operations in accordance with statutes, regulations, and established policies, procedures, and legal requirements.

DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS: Within this framework, Judicial Assistants are responsible for processing legal documents to ensure completeness and conformity to legal requirements. Judicial Assistants can be:

Assigned to the clerk's office;
Assigned to data entry in a courtroom;
Or assigned to clerk in a courtroom which includes participating in court proceedings in support of the judge.

Judicial Assistants may be required to explain court procedures to attorneys and the public in and outside of the courtroom. Judicial Assistants differ from Office Assistants in that only Judicial Assistants are assigned to work in the courtrooms and may be assigned to duties requiring greater knowledge of court procedures, rules and regulations.

Judicial Assistant I is the entry level classification in this series. Incumbents are subject to closer supervision and review. Judicial Assistant II is the experienced level classification in this series. Incumbents are fully trained and expected to perform assignments with a minimum of supervision and review.
Typical Tasks
REPRESENTATIVE DUTIES: The information listed below is meant to serve as samples of essential job functions and responsibilities for positions in this classification. This list is neither inclusive nor exclusive, but indicative of several types of duties performed.

All duties are subject to limitations established in the Court Human Resources policies, guidelines, and labor contract provisions. All duties are performed in accordance with California State Law, Rules of Court, and established statutes, rules, and procedures.

Typical tasks:

Receives, sorts, prepares, examines, and processes legal documents for accuracy, conformity, jurisdiction, and/or validity; certifies and issues documents which primarily occurs in the clerk's office, but may also be required in the courtroom;
Attends court sessions and records minutes of actions and proceedings as clerk to a judge; participates in court proceedings by reading charges and recording pleas; administers oaths or affirmations to witnesses and jurors; and reads jury verdicts;
Receives, records, marks, secures, takes custody of exhibits, and maintains control of evidence including weapons, hazardous material, and other valuable items during court proceedings;
At the discretion of a judge, prepares and issues legal orders including but not limited to, warrants, writs, orders, petitions, subpoenas, abstracts, and other official documents on behalf of the court; and recalls warrants, prepares judgments, and dismissals;
Copy, seals, scans, and destroys cases in accordance with established codes and court procedures;
Impanels juries and records challenges and proceedings during jury selection; documents jury services; computes compensation due; and ensures attorneys have paid jury and court reporter fees;
Coordinates jury room activities including jury dismissal, checking in jurors, answering questions regarding procedure, preparing panel lists, preparing jury summonses, and processing jury pay, mileage reimbursement, and requests for excusal;
Maintains court calendars and other relevant court case information;
Performs clerical duties such as filing, typing, data entry, copying, scanning, assembling, and distributing legal documents;
Operates telephone systems including screening, transferring, or referring calls;
Operates office equipment including, but not limited to, word processors, copiers, scanners, fax machines, computer terminals, and microfiche readers;
Sends and retrieves physical files from various court locations; boxes files; and conducts file searches;
Without providing legal advice, assists the public, attorneys, justice partners, and court staff in person and/or by phone; provides complex procedural and other information regarding status of legal cases and case histories; and answers inquiries and explains court and legal filing procedures, processes, forms, fees, and basic Rules of Court;
Receives, processes, and records payments of fines, fees, and other charges at the public counter or through mail; and balances a cash drawer on a daily basis;
Maintains records of statutory time limits for rulings of submitted cases, maintains manual logs, and automated case files;
Performs a variety of duties for limited periods of time for the purpose of professional development and/or to provide relief coverage;
Pulls and delivers court records and documents as requested; certifies and exemplifies copies of requested records; retrieves files and assembles documents; accesses databases and court case management systems to update and retrieve information; and reviews documents for completeness;
Processes incoming case correspondence; makes docket entries; notifies parties of orders and requests of the court; and calendars court hearings in the case management system. Functions may be performed in the clerk's office or in the courtroom;
Performs other duties as assigned.

EXPECTED KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

As applicable to assigned areas of responsibility.

Knowledge of:

Laws, legal codes, terminology, court procedures and rules, precedents, government regulations, and executive orders;
Legal forms, documents, legal waivers and legal time limits, and terminology relating to all court divisions including, but not limited to, Civil, Criminal, Family Law, Juvenile, Probate, and Traffic;
Policies and procedures related to the division to which assigned and regulations governing the intake, maintenance, disclosure, transfer, and safeguarding of subpoenaed records, court documents, public records, court exhibits, and court related information;
Appropriate levels of confidentiality regarding sensitive and confidential court documents and records.
Principles of office organization, practices, and procedures including recordkeeping and filing;
Cash handling skills and application of basic arithmetic;
Telephone etiquette and principles of customer service;
Office equipment, automated case management systems, and software applications;
Well versed in the English language and the fundamental principles of spelling, grammar, and punctuation.

Skills and Ability to:

Maintain regular and consistent work hours;
Keyboard extensively and type accurately at a minimum of 35 words per minute to perform the duties of the position;
Oral Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in speaking so others will understand;
Oral Comprehension: The ability to listen and to understand information and ideas presented through spoken words and sentences;
Written Expression: The ability to communicate information and ideas in writing so others will understand;
Written Comprehension: The ability to read and understand information and ideas presented in writing;
Assist people of diverse socioeconomic backgrounds and temperaments;
Respond appropriately to sensitive and/or confidential issues;
Remain flexible while working in a high pressure environment which requires planning, organizing, prioritizing, and completing work rapidly and accurately in spite of frequent interruptions;
Simultaneously work on multiple tasks and meet legal, procedural, and established deadlines;
Screen and evaluate the judicial officer's correspondence, telephone calls, and visitors to ensure Judge's involvement only in * Documenting/Recording Information: Entering, recording, storing, or maintaining information in written or electronic form;
Understand and be able to comprehend and apply a variety of administrative and departmental policies as well as procedures, laws, and rules;
Effectively represent the department in situations requiring tact, diplomacy, and poise;
Answering phones, filing court documents, or maintaining office supplies or equipment;
Processing Information: Compiling, categorizing, calculating, tabulating, auditing, or verifying information or data;
Provide quality customer service, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial officers, court employees, members of the public, and others encountered in the course of work.

Minimum Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

Education:

Level I/II: Graduation from High School or G. E.D. equivalent.

Experience:

Level I: A minimum of two years full-time clerical experience in a Court or legal office preparing or processing legal documents. Up to one year of business training in an approved school or training program can be substituted for a maximum of one year of experience.

Level II: Two and one half years of increasingly responsible clerical experience in the Fresno Superior Court. One year of business training in an approved school or training program can be substituted for a maximum of one year of experience.

OR

Level I/II: Any combination of relevant experience and/or education that would demonstrate that the individual possess the necessary knowledge, skills, and abilities as determined by the Court Executive Officer.

Other:

Level I/II: Type at a rate of 35 wpm and possess a typing certificate. The typing certificate must be from an authorized agency and must be dated within one calendar year to the closing date of the position.

License: A valid California class C driver's license or the ability to utilize an alternative method of transportation when needed to carry out job-related essential functions.
Additional Information
WORKING CONDITIONS: The incumbent will primarily work in a climate-controlled office setting under artificial lighting. Incumbent may also be required to travel and occasionally may be exposed to a variety of altering weather conditions (extreme cold or hot weather).
Physical Demands:

Strength, dexterity, coordination, and vision to use a keyboard, computer monitor, and other office equipment on a daily basis and for extended periods of time;
Fine finger manipulation, dexterity, and coordination to handle files and single pieces of paper;
Forceful and repetitive gripping, grasping, and pinching;
Occasional lifting and carrying of objects weighing up to 25 lbs. such as files, stacks of paper, and other materials;
Frequent reaching for items on shelves, above, at, and below desk/shoulder level;
Exerts up to 20 lbs. of force occasionally, and/or up to 10 lbs. of force frequently, and/or a negligible amount of force constantly to move, torque, twist, push, and pull objects;
Frequently sit for extended periods; frequently stand for extended periods; and frequently walk, move, bend, stoop, lift, and stretch;
Able to move to different locations such as, but not limited to: courtrooms, clerk's office, various departments, other court facilities, and desk assignments based on the operational needs of the Court; * Able to traverse inside and outside over uneven ground and pavement;
Perform repetitive writing, typing, copying, filing, scanning, and document stamping;
Employees are regularly required to verbally communicate both in person and by telephone;
Corrected hearing and vision to normal range.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATIONS: Convictions, depending on the type, number and date, may be disqualifying. Court employees shall be subject to a modified background investigation and fingerprinting. False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal.
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Medical, Dental, Vision, and Prescription health benefits:
Choice of Blue Shield (HMO, PPO, HDHP) or Kaiser (HMO, HDHP) health plans effective on your first day of employment. Choice of Delta Dental DPPO or Metlife Dental DHMO plans effective on your first day of employment. Vision coverage through VSP or Kaiser Vision is also available effective on your first day of employment. The Court pays towards employee coverage plus an additional amount per year for family health benefit premiums.

Flexible Spending Accounts:
Medical and dependent care reimbursement accounts available. Set pre-tax dollars aside to pay for eligible medical, dependent care, and qualified parking expenses.

Basic Life/AD&D Insurance:
$15,000 Basic Group Life/AD&D insurance provided by employer.
Short Term Disability Insurance (STD):

STD administered through California State Disability Insurance (SDI).
Retirement:
The Fresno Superior Court participates in the Fresno County Employees Retirement Association (FCERA). Placement in Benefit Tier I or Tier V is contingent upon a candidate's recent employment circumstances. Additionally, FCERA has reciprocity with several California public retirement systems. More information about FCERA can be found at Retirement benefits are integrated with Social Security.
Vacation/Sick:

Paid Time Off (PTO) is initially accrued at the rate of approximately 20 days per year based on being on a continuous paid status; pro-rated for hours worked. Accrual rate increases based on length of service.
Paid Holidays:
The following is a schedule of Court recognized paid holidays for Court employees:
January 1 - New Year's Day
Third Monday in January - Martin Luther King, Jr. Day
February 12 - Lincoln's Birthday
Third Monday in February - President's Day
March 31 - Cesar Chavez' Birthday
Last Monday in May - Memorial Day
June 19 - Juneteenth
July 4 - Independence Day
First Monday in September - Labor Day
November 11 - Veteran's Day
Last Thursday in November - Thanksgiving Day
Friday following Thanksgiving
December 25 - Christmas Day

Additional Benefits Available:

Employee Assistance Program (EAP)
Deferred Compensation (457b, 457 Roth)
Group Universal Life Insurance
Whole Life Insurance
Cancer Insurance
Disability Insurance
Accident Insurance
Tuition Reimbursement

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A valid typing certificate is required for further consideration. Have you attached a typing certificate that verifies your ability to type a minimum of 35 WPM for 5 minutes issued within one year of your application date?Applications received without a valid typing certificate will NOT be considered.

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Have you submitted professional references only (e.g., current or former supervisors, managers, or colleagues from a professional setting) with your application materials?

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Judicial Assistant I

California Correctional Health Care Services

Fresno, CA

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California Correctional Health Care Services

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