Staffing

Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento
Family Law Facilitator’s Office
Paralegal Interview Exercise—Oral Exam
One of the primary responsibilities of a paralegal in the Superior Court’s Self Help
Center is explaining legal concepts and procedures. The customers of the Self Help
Center come from all walks of life, common only in that they are all going through highly
emotional, even life-changing, events. Most of our customers have little or no knowledge
of family law and procedures. Many customers have little formal education and have
difficulty reading and understanding legal terms and concepts.
With all of this in mind, please prepare a brief presentation (2-3 minutes) to explain to
our customers the residency requirements in marital dissolution cases. Relevant statutes
are attached for your reference.
In your presentation, please attempt to answer the following questions:

1. What is the residency requirement to file for dissolution of marriage in
California?
2. Who must meet this residency requirement?
3. What options are available to a person who wants to file for dissolution of
marriage in California but does not meet the residency requirements?
CALIFORNIA FAMILY.CODE
2320. A judgment of dissolution of marriage may not be entered unless one of the parties
to the marriage has been a resident of this state for six months and of the county in which
the proceeding is filed for three months next preceding the filing of the petition.
2321. (a) In a proceeding for legal separation of the parties in which neither party, at the
time the proceeding was commenced, has complied with the residence requirements of
Section 2320, either party may, upon complying with the residence requirements, amend
the party's petition or responsive pleading in the proceeding to request that a judgment of
dissolution of the marriage be entered. The date of the filing of the amended petition or
pleading shall be deemed to be the date of commencement of the proceeding for the
dissolution of the marriage for the purposes only of the residence requirements of Section
2320.
(b) If the other party has appeared in the proceeding, notice of the amendment shall be
given to the other party in the manner provided by rules adopted by the Judicial Council.
If no appearance has been made by the other party in the proceeding, notice of the
amendment may be given to the other party by mail to the last known address of the other
party, or by personal service, if the intent of the party to so amend upon satisfaction of
the residence requirements of Section 2320 is set forth in the initial petition or pleading in
the manner provided by rules adopted by the Judicial Council.
Paralegal Interview Questions
1. Describe the techniques you use to stay focused and productive despite
frequent interruptions and conflicting demands on your time.
2. Hypothetical: While conducting a workshop, one of your customers shares

allegations that the father of her child, who is recently released from prison
and not paying his child support has been abusing their child. The following
week, the father comes in to respond to the papers he was served and it is your
job to assist him. What issues does this raise for you and how will be address
them?
3. What does legal self-help within the Court setting mean to you?
4. Why do you want to work here?
5. Describe the techniques you use to deal with angry customers.

Paralegal Interview Questions
1. Describe the techniques you use to stay focused and productive despite frequent
interruptions and conflicting demands on your time.
o Lists
o Prioritization
o Budget time
2. Hypothetical: While conducting a workshop, one of your customers shares

allegations that the father of her child, who is recently released from prison and
not paying his child support has been abusing their child. The following week,
the father comes in to respond to the papers he was served and it is your job to
assist him. What issues does this raise for you and how will be address them?
o Confidentiality
o Weighing merits
o Value judgments
o Neutrality
o Equal access
o Advocacy
3. What does legal self-help within the Court setting mean to you?
o Access to justice
o Education
o Facilitate administration of justice
o Empowerment
4. Why do you want to work here?
5. Describe the techniques you use to deal with angry customers.

o Point out hostility
o Modeling
o Stay calm
o Cooling off period
o Provide options/choices
o Ask for help
o Talk it out afterwards
Today we are interviewing for the position of paralegal in the Family Law Facilitator’s
Office and the Self Help Center. In this position, you will assist customers of the Family
Court to prepare for self-representation. As a court employee, you must carry out your
duties impartially, while maintaining the confidentiality of both court and customer
information. There is currently one vacancy to be filled, but a second position will be
available in the coming weeks and both positions may be filled from these interviews.
Please begin with the presentation you have prepared:
What is the residency requirement to file for dissolution of marriage in

California?
Who must meet this residency requirement?
What options are available to a person who wants to file for dissolution of
marriage in California but does not meet the residency requirements?
Please comment on each of the following
Use of lay terminology
Ease of speaking
Clarity/understandability
PARALEGAL INTERVIEW EXERCISES
The following scenario and questions have been developed to determine your knowledge
of family law (first question) and your business writing skills (second question).
The Scenario:
A man waiting to be seen in the Facilitator’s Office walks up to you and demands to be
seen immediately. He is highly agitated and wants to see the judge today. He has been to the
police, the DA’s Child Abduction Unit, and the filing counter in the courthouse and no one
seems to be able to help him. He starts telling you that he came home from his job last night to
find his children, their mother, the van and many of the household things gone from the house.
He explains they had a fight the night before because he was fed up with her nagging him about
the money while she sits around eating bon bons while watching soap operas all day. She
doesn’t even get out of bed until 10:00 o’clock and will not even make his dinner. He also
confronted her with a love letter he found that she had written, but not sent, to another man in
Florida, saying how she can’t wait to leave here with the kids to move in with him. He is afraid
that he will never see his kids again. He can’t afford to hire an attorney to help him because the
District Attorney is already collecting half of his wages from his paychecks for another child.
He says that everyone he turns to for help tells him that he has to have court orders before they
can assist him. The last time he was here on his child support case, he had to wait several hours
only to be told that it was too late to get a blood test. He says this is very important and he
cannot wait for service. He has seen other people who came into our office after him get help
already. He has gotten the run around by everyone he has talked to and insists on getting help
now from us.
Please turn page for questions.

Question 1: (Family Law Knowledge)
What questions would you ask and things would you do to assist him with his problem(s)? [Feel
free to explore any issue that may be pertinent. Please limit your answer to this sheet only.]
Question 2: (Business Writing Skills)
Write a formal memorandum to your supervisor explaining what you said and did to diffuse the
situation with this agitated, frightened customer. [Please limit your answer to this sheet only.]
Employment - Current Openings
Job Title: Resource Attorney

Closing Date/Time: Continuous
Salary: $6,275.27 - $8,688.45 monthly
Job Type: Full-Time
Location: Los Angeles County, California
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Description Benefits Supplemental Questions
General Purpose
Under general direction provides legal assistance and services to self-
represented litigants in a variety of legal matters.
Distinguishing Characteristics
Resource Attorney provides legal and procedural assistance to self-
represented litigants in a variety of legal matters.
Resource Attorneys are distinguished from Managing Resource Attorney in

that the latter is responsible for the administration and supervision of staff
in the litigant assistance programs.
Examples of Essential Duties, Responsibilities, and Skills:
The following examples are intended to describe the general nature and
level of work 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 assigned to this
classification.
1. Educates and assists self-represented litigants regarding court

procedures and provides general direction for completion of court
documents and compliance with state and local rules and law.
2. Develops and provides educational materials to self-represented

litigants concerning the law and procedures and provides referrals to
other court-based services, lawyer referral services, legal service
providers and other community agencies.
3. Assists in the review, analysis, and implementation of legislation,

statutory mandates, rules of court and applicable law relating to self-
represented litigants.
4. Conducts research to enable the court to be responsive to self-

represented litigants’ needs.
5. Assists in planning, implementing, and administering established

policies and procedures and functions consistent with legal, court,
and departmental requirements.
6. Assists in the supervision of assigned Paralegal staff, student interns,

and other staff or volunteers to ensure the quality of service is
maintained at each of their assigned Centers.
Other Duties:
1. Assists in the daily operations of the office.
2. Prepares correspondence and reports.
3. Performs other court-related duties as assigned.
Knowledge of:
1. Litigant assistance programs, including legal aid and legal assistance

services.
2. Provisions of general, family, domestic violence, probate,

landlord/tenant or consumer law, legal processes, and rules of court.
3. Principles, practices, methods and materials of legal research and

analysis.
4. Procedures, policies, forms and documents used for self-represented

litigants.
5. Principles and practices of sound business and legal communication.
Ability to:
1. Analyze problems and legal issues and identify solutions.
2. Apply legal principles to case facts and make sound decisions.
3. Research, analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents.
4. Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, in English

using good business English and appropriate legal terminology.
5. Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports,

studies and other written materials.
6. Exercise sound, expert independent judgment within general policy

guidelines.
7. Operate a computer using standard business software and operate

standard office equipment.
8. Work with people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds.
9. Use tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive, complex and/or
confidential issues and situations and upset individuals.
10. Maintain confidentiality of Court documents and records.
11. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial

officers, Court and County employees, members of the public and
others encountered in the course of work.
Qualifications:
Selection Requirements
Graduation from an accredited law school –AND- A member of the
California State Bar in good standing –AND- Three (3) years’ experience
practicing law.
Licenses and Certificates:

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.
DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
• Some assignments may require bilingual skills in languages

consistent with the demographics of Los Angeles County.
• Certification of forty (40) hours of training in mediation techniques

and approaches, including training in domestic violence.
Special Requirements:
Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles Resource Attorneys are
prohibited by Court policy from practicing law during their employment. This
includes prohibition from receiving fees and appearing in any court on behalf
of another person.
Examination Information:
Part I: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based on
submitted application materials. All applicants meeting the minimum
requirements are not guaranteed advancement to the interview phase of the
examination. Only the most qualified applicants, based on the results from
Part I, will be invited to Part II, an oral interview.
Part II: Oral Interview and writing exercise, weighted 100%, covering
education, experience, technical knowledge, critical analytical ability, and
general ability to perform the duties of the position.
If five or less qualified candidates apply, this examination will consist of an

evaluation of education and experience based on the application information
weighted 100%.
Your application and any information relative to your candidacy will be

handled in strict confidence and will be thoroughly reviewed by the
examining committee. It is extremely important that all questions on your
application be answered completely. Submitted applications must contain
complete information. Incomplete applications will not receive consideration.
Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application, but will be
considered as supplemental information when attached to the application.
Applicants must achieve a score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on

the eligible list.
This examination will remain open until the needs of the Court are
met and may close at anytime without advance notice. All applicants
are encouraged to apply immediately.
Sample Interview Questions
(The first two questions test customer service skills)

1. This question is a hypothetical situation. It is a busy day in the Family Law
Facilitator’s Office. All other paralegals are busy assisting customers. You are
assisting a customer with a response to the papers she was served at the front
counter. There are eight other customers waiting for assistance from you, but you
should have enough time to help all of them before the office closes for the day if
you can keep them focused and on task. A customer who you assisted twenty
minutes earlier comes up to your window, interrupting your discussion with the
customer already at your window, to ask if you will do a Proof of Service. She is
trying to finish all of her Court business in this one trip so she will not have to
come back another day. She will not be ignored and she insists that the help she
needs will be quick and that, because of her work schedule, she cannot come back
on another day. How would you handle this situation?
2. What specific techniques would you use to diffuse a volatile situation with an
angry customer?
(This question addresses the ability of the applicant to view our work realistically)
3. In 2003, the Family Law Facilitator’s Office assisted over 50,000 customers,
which averaged out to over 4,100 customers per month or over 200 customers per
day. With that volume, we still turn away hundreds of customers every month.
Given the volume of customers seeking our assistance, how will you reconcile
yourself to never being able to fully serve the needs of your customers?
(This question measures the ability to work as part of a team)

4. You are assisting a customer with an order to show cause. Another paralegal is
assisting a customer in the next carrel. While waiting for your customer to
complete his declaration, you overhear the other paralegal giving erroneous
information. What would you do?
(This question tests for bias and ability to identify ethical issues)
5. Hypothetical: On Monday you assist a woman who has been referred to our
office by CPS to get an emergency change of custody based upon credible
allegations of sexual abuse of her 7 year old daughter in the father’s home. On
Thursday, you are assisting a man who has just lost custody of his children
through an emergency hearing of which he received no notice. You ask to see his
paperwork and recognize this as the same case you assisted with on Monday.
What issues does this raise for you and how would you proceed?
SUPERIOR COURT OF CALIFORNIA
COUNTY OF SACRAMENTO
OFFICE OF THE FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR
HOW TO DRAW THE LINE BETWEEN

LEGAL ADVICE AND LEGAL INFORMATION
One of the difficult challenges we face is providing self-represented litigants

with the vital information they need, without rendering “legal advice”. As
representatives of the Court, we must remain ever mindful of our absolute duty of
impartiality. We must not give information or advice for the purpose of giving one
party an advantage over the other party.
Advising a party what to do, as opposed to how to do what the party desires
to do, crosses the impartiality line. Communications and explanations should always
be rendered in an impartial manner, so as not to advantage or disadvantage any
litigant. The following guidelines may help in differentiating between providing “legal
advice” and “legal information”:
Information we CAN provide:
1. Information contained in docket reports, case files, indexes, and other

reports.
2. Answers to questions concerning court rules, procedures and ordinary

practices. These questions are frequently phrased as “can I…” or
“how do I…”
3. Examples of forms or pleadings to help guide litigants.
4. Answers to questions about completing forms.
5. Explanations as to the meaning of terms and documents used in the

Court process.
6. Answers to questions concerning the computation of deadlines and

dates.
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Things we CANNOT do:
1. Provide information if we are unsure.
2. Advise a litigant whether to take a particular course of action.

Questions phrased as “should I…” must be referred to private legal
counsel. We may also direct people to various books in the law library
where they can read about the law and form their own opinion.
3. Take sides in a case or proceeding before the Court.
4. Provide information to one party that we would be unwilling to provide

to all other parties.
5. Disclose the outcome of a matter submitted to a Judge for decision,

before the outcome is made public, or the judge directs disclosure of
the matter.
John M. Greacen, a clerk of the United States Bankruptcy Court, District of

New Mexico, has written articles on the subject of legal advice versus legal
information. He suggests the following five points be followed in dispensing
information to the public:
1. We have an obligation to explain court processes and procedures to

litigants, the media and other interested persons. Court staff have a
unique understanding of the way in which the court functions, which is often
superior to the knowledge of attorneys who practice before the court. It works
to everyone’s advantage for Court staff to share their knowledge, and the
Court will operate more efficiently when everyone is operating under the
same expectations regarding the ground rules and procedures applied.
2. We have an obligation to inform litigants, and potential litigants, of how

to bring their problems before the Court for resolution. It is entirely
appropriate for the Court staff to apply their specialized expertise to go
beyond providing general information, such as answering a question “how do
I file a lawsuit?”, to giving detailed procedural guidance on how to request a
hearing. We can also answer questions about what the Court looks for in an
application for an award of attorney’s fees, a request to enter default
judgment, a child enforcement order, etc. We can also refer people to
applicable statutes and rules, published case decisions, and sample
pleadings. It is entirely appropriate to inform people as to the reason behind
the rules, such as explaining due process requirements in relation to a proof
of service. We want the public to understand that the rules are not there to
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thwart them, or make things difficult for non-lawyers; the rules are there to
ensure due process and allow disputes to be decided on the merits.
3. We cannot advise litigants whether to bring their problem before the

Court, or what remedies to seek, although we inform about alternatives
to litigation, and we can direct litigants to sources of information about
potential remedies. We cannot advise litigants whether to avail themselves
of a particular procedural alternative, since we cannot possibly know enough
about a litigant’s personal position to know what is in the litigant’s best
interest. This is uniquely the role of private legal counsel, where a
confidential attorney/client relationship exists.
4. We must always remember the absolute duty of impartiality. We must

never give advice or information for the purpose of giving one party an
advantage over another. We must never give advice or information to
one party, which we would not give to the opponent. Giving procedural
information, or suggestions on where to access legal information, applies to
all sides. Having informed litigants helps the process for all concerned.
Advising a party what to do, as opposed to how to do something the party has
already chosen, crosses the line from impartiality to partiality. We owe equal
duties to both sides.
5. We should be mindful of the basic principle that counsel may not

communicate with the Judge ex parte. We should not let ourselves be
used to circumvent that principle. We must not allow ourselves to be used
as ex parte messengers to the Judge or Court Clerk who will decide a
particular matter. Some Court Clerks can enter judgments, and perform other
functions traditionally relegated to a judicial officer. We must be careful not to
advocate on behalf of a litigant in our communications with decision makers in
Court.
Knowing where to draw the line is one of the most difficult challenges we face
in helping people to help themselves. Practical considerations sometimes
blur the lines, but we must remember, above all else, not to give information if
we are uncertain about its accuracy, and to treat all persons and parties to a
controversy with the same level of respect, and to give each of them equal
assistance.
ANY QUESTIONS ABOUT WHETHER A QUESTION INVOLVES LEGAL

ADVICE vs. LEGAL INFORMATION SHOULD BE REFFERED TO THE
SUPERVISOR.
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RULES FOR WORKING IN THE
FACILITATOR’S OFFICE
1. Do not solicit business from people using the Facilitator’s office.

Attorneys who volunteer in the Facilitator’s office occasionally are asked for
business cards from those whom they are assisting. Once you have begun a
pro bono assignment you are not allowed to assist that client for a fee.
Therefore, once you begin work in the Facilitator’s office for the day, you may
accept payment for services from none of those people. If a customer needs
legal advice or other services that this office cannot provide, you may help
them on a pro bono basis, or refer them to the pro per clinic, attorney referral
book, Lawyer Referral Service, or other non-profit legal service organization
such as the Voluntary Legal Services Program.
2. Make sure that everyone signs an intake form before you assist him or
her. The intake form has important acknowledgements concerning the types
of services provided in this office. The statistical information is essential for
office funding purposes and gives us facts about what legal problem the
litigant has, whether the District Attorney is involved and income information
for referral purposes. Additionally, the information gathered can be used to
provide statistics about the people we serve.
Be sure to review the form after service is rendered to be certain that it

reflects the full range of issues addressed. Otherwise funding may be
unnecessarily lost.
If the person is illiterate or does not speak English, make sure the
acknowledgement is fully translated and explained to the person before he or
she signs the intake form. The person translating should complete the
Translator section of the Intake Sheet.
3. Do not make estimates about the outcome of motions or other matters

pending before the Court. Many times people will ask what their chance of
prevailing on a motion may be, or they might ask about the other side’s
chances of prevailing. We should never estimate the chances of failure or
success. We can explain the showing the Court requires to grant a motion,
but we cannot state what the outcome will be. Doing so goes beyond giving
legal information and enters the realm of advocacy.
4. Do not gossip or discuss what you know about a person or case with
customers. You may know someone involved in a case, or may be asked
personal questions by people using the Facilitator’s office about others
involved in their case. Do not discuss or share your personal knowledge of
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other people with customers or other members of the public. It compromises
the Court’s impartiality, and detracts from the professionalism of the office.
5. Do not be afraid to tell someone that you do not know the answer. It is
best to be honest with people and tell them that you do not know the answer.
We should, however, try to find the answer. We may call a Court clerk, or
another agency while the person waits. Sometimes we may have to reach
the answer ourselves. We may even need to send the person away for the
day while we research the question. It is always better to admit that you do
not have the answer rather than give an answer that you are not sure of.
6. Make sure you are referring the person to the correct place before
sending him or her there. There is nothing worse than being shuffled from
one place to another. We should not add to a person’s frustration by sending
them to the wrong place. Make sure you understand what the person needs,
or where they have to go, before sending them to someone else. If you are
not sure, ask the supervisor.
7. The Facilitator’s Office works on a drop-in basis, and does not provide
extensive information on the phone. We are not equipped to provide
anything but basic information on the phone. The information provided is
limited to our location, available services, appointments for workshops and
some referrals. Otherwise, people should be asked to come to the office for
help. This way we can look at their file and papers and get an accurate
picture of what is happening. Too many times people give inaccurate
information, particularly over the phone. There are some instances that
require telephonic information. If someone calls from out of state or a very
long distance, we may try to help them over the phone. Nevertheless, we
must be careful to tell the person we are helping that we cannot guarantee
the accuracy of the information because we do not have the papers in front of
us. In such cases, preface the information with an “if” [“If such and such
happened, then you can do such and such.”].
8. Dress appropriately. You are representing the Court and should dress in a
professional manner. We want people to know how to appear in Court, so we
should set an example by the clothes we wear.
9. Treat everyone with respect. Many of the people coming to the Facilitator’s
Office will be irritable and frustrated because they have been to other places
and did not receive the information that they needed, or they did not
accomplish what they set out to do. Even though we may not tell them what
they want to hear, we can always treat them with respect. Be sensitive to the
needs of various people. You will be working with a multitude of cultures,
disabilities and idiosyncrasies, so be patient and use some empathy.
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10. Direct people with children to the children’s playroom when possible. If
the child is too young to go to the playroom, explain to them that we can
provide service to them today only if the child(ren) remain quiet. If a
child becomes disruptive, promptly but politely ask the parent to take
the child(ren) out of the office until quieted down. Also suggest that
when the parent returns, they should make other arrangements for their
children.
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[Final Draft]
Uniform Model Classification # 202a

LEGAL PROCESS CLERK
Definition
Under general supervision, this specialized clerical level position performs a full range of clerical duties in support
of court operations.
Representative Titles
Court Services Clerk, Deputy Clerk, Court Processing Specialist, Court Services Assistant.
This is the entry and journey level of the Legal Process Clerk series. Incumbents perform a variety of legal process
duties. This class is distinguished from the higher level Senior Legal Process Clerk class in that the latter performs
the more difficult work with more independence of action, exercises a greater degree of discretion in completion of
tasks, and/or is responsible for mentoring, training, and assigning work of lower level clerks. This class is
distinguished from the Courtroom Clerk class in that the latter performs clerk activities related to court hearings and
courtroom proceedings. This class is distinguished from the Court Clerk class in that the latter performs the full
range of legal processing, courtroom, and judicial support duties.
Representative Duties
1. Receives and examines legal documents for accuracy, completeness, and conformity to requirements; returns
unacceptable documents; affixes seals and stamps to endorse, certify, and/or file documents.
2. Prepares and maintains documents and exhibits; files legal documents and related case materials; retrieves and
delivers files and documents to court or appropriate parties.
3. Provides information regarding court procedures; answers inquiries and explains legal filing processes;
explains fees and fines; assists individuals in locating material and information.
4. Verifies, enters, retrieves, corrects and updates information in manual or automated recordkeeping systems.
5. At the direction of a judge, prepares and issues legal orders such as warrants, writs, orders, subpoenas,
abstracts, and other official documents on behalf of the court; recalls warrants, exonerates bail, prepares
judgments, and dismisses or seals cases in accordance with established codes and court procedures.
6. Prepares a variety of documents related to court operations including court minutes, court calendars, notices of
hearings, court appearances, or petitions; coordinates the flow of documents necessary for court assignments.
7. Accepts fines and fees; makes appropriate journal entries; issues receipts and balances cash drawers.
8. Performs duties in support of jury activities such as drawing jury pools, qualifying jurors, impaneling juries,
and keeping records on juror compensation.
Judgment and Responsibility

Incumbents work on an established set of tasks in accordance with pre-established policies, procedures, and
standards under the general direction of a supervisor. Assignments typically require the integration of technical
knowledge with interpersonal and communication skills dealing with the public in high visibility, high volume
environments. Incumbents have no responsibility for the work of others.
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Qualification Guidelines
Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities
including the knowledge of court and legal processes is qualifying. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge
and abilities would be: an educational level equivalent to a high school diploma or GED and one to two years of
clerical experience in a court environment.
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Uniform Model Classification # 210a

ATTORNEY
Definition
Under general direction, this professional level position performs legal research activities on behalf of the court by
examining, analyzing, and interpreting available information and submitting recommendations for resolving issues
before the court.
Civil Case Management Attorney, Staff Attorney, Legal Research Attorney, Program Attorney, Deputy County
Counsel, Probate Attorney, Judicial Attorney.
This is the entry and journey level of the Attorney series. This class is distinguished from the higher level Senior
Attorney class in that the latter performs the more difficult and complex legal duties and/or may serve as a
leadworker, mentoring and coordinating the duties of attorneys and other legal staff.
1. Reviews and summarizes evidence, procedural history, and legal contentions on matters before the court.
2. Identifies and analyzes factual and legal issues relevant to the disposition of matters; researches legal
authorities.
3. Briefs judges on research and analysis pertaining to matters before the court, identifies and discusses
unresolved issues necessary for the disposition of matters, and formulates dispositions.
4. Responds to judges’ inquiries on procedural and substantive issues during trials and hearings; attends and
assists at trials and hearings; conducts reviews of documents at the request of judges.
5. Prepares pleadings, written legal reports, opinions, briefs, appeals, and other legal documents in connection
with trials, hearings, and other legal proceedings.
6. May serve as legal adviser to the court judicial officers, staff, or judicial committees on specific matters before
the court.
7. May assist with the drafting of legislative measures and other legal work required by the court.

Incumbents perform their work under general direction. Attorneys conduct extensive legal research using
independent judgment, discretion, and initiative. Erroneous recommendations, decisions, or failure to achieve
objectives may result in substantial delays and considerable expenditure of resources. Incumbents in this class have
no responsibility for the work of others.
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Knowledge of the principles of civil and criminal law, trial procedure, and rules of evidence; statutory and
constitutional laws of the State of California; the principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research and
writing; and the ability to present statements of facts and law and argue clearly and logically on behalf of the court
is required. A typical way of obtaining the required knowledge and abilities would be: graduation from an
accredited law school, active membership in the State Bar of California, and work experience of two years as a
practicing licensed attorney.
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Uniform Model Classification # 210b

SENIOR ATTORNEY
Definition
Under limited direction, this professional level position performs the most complex legal work of the court; acts as
legal advisor and provides technical research assistance to the court judges, executive, and managerial staff; may
plan, assign, and review the work of other attorneys.
Lead Court Research Attorney, Judicial Staff Counsel, Research Attorney, Senior Legal Research Attorney, Senior
Probate Attorney.
This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Attorney series. Incumbents may serve as a leadworker,
mentoring and coordinating the work of attorneys and other legal staff. This class is distinguished from the lower
level Attorney class in that it performs more complex legal research work demanding a higher degree of
resourcefulness and knowledge. This class is distinguished from the higher level Supervising Attorney class in that
the latter has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance assessments, training, etc.,
for a staff of attorneys, senior attorneys, and other legal staff.
1. Researches difficult legal questions and prepares memoranda, documents, and summaries of alternatives for
the judge(s) and executive staff’s consideration.
2. May train, review work, and schedule assignments of other legal staff.
3. Reviews appealed cases; researches pertinent issues and law; and prepares preliminary opinion for the courts’
consideration.
4. Confers with judges, attorneys and the public with respect to procedural and substantive legal issues and
requirements of individual cases.
5. Assists with the drafting of legislative proposals.
6. Writes proposed decisions on matters currently before the court; processes petitions for Writs of Habeas
Corpus.
7. Advises judges on a variety of civil and criminal issues and proceedings.
8. Obtains investigation reports and advises the judges as to proper disposition.

Incumbents in this classification receive limited direction within a broad framework of policies and procedures and
may oversee the work of other legal staff. Assigned duties require the exercise of judgment to choose among
possible actions, often without clear precedents. Erroneous recommendations, decisions, or failure to achieve
objectives may result in substantial delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
[Final Draft]
Knowledge of legal principles, precedents and their application, statutory and constitutional laws of the State of
California, principles of civil and criminal law, the principles, methods, materials and practices of legal research
and writing, and the ability to present statements of fact and law and argue clearly and logically in written and oral
form is required. A typical way of obtaining the required knowledge and abilities would be: graduation from an
accredited law school, active membership in the State Bar of California, and work experience of two years in the
class of Attorney or four years in the practice of law.
[Final Draft]
Uniform Model Classification # 210c

SUPERVISING ATTORNEY
Definition
Under minimal direction, this professional supervisory level position assigns, supervises and evaluates the work of
a staff of attorneys providing legal support to the court; advises the court on legal aspects of administrative and
operational issues; performs difficult and complex legal work.
Supervising Research Attorney, Assistant Supervising Probate Attorney.
This is the supervisory level of the Attorney series. Incumbents spend a substantial portion of their time
supervising the work of other attorneys as well as performing research for the most difficult cases. This class is
distinguished from the lower level Senior Attorney class in that it has overall supervisory responsibility, including
hiring, firing, discipline, performance assessments, etc. for a functional unit comprised of attorneys, senior
attorneys, and other legal staff. The Senior Attorney class may mentor, train, and assign the work of attorneys, but
does not have full supervisory responsibility.
1. Selects, trains, evaluates, and supervises attorneys within the work unit; provides work assignments and assists
staff with the more difficult cases.
2. Meets regularly with judges of the court to obtain information regarding operational problems; develops
practices and procedures that effectively serve the bench.
3. Researches, analyzes, and interprets existing laws and ordinances, court decisions, pending legislation, and
other legal authorities.
4. Writes proposed decisions for judges on matters before the court.
5. Advises judges on a variety of issues and proceedings, including civil, criminal, family law, probate, and
juvenile.
6. Confers with other attorneys and other agencies regarding legal matters.
7. Confers with judges, attorneys, court staff, and the public on procedural matters and legal issues.
8. Represents the court on task forces and State and national organizations.

Incumbents in this classification receive minimal direction within a broad framework of policies and procedures.
They are responsible for the work of other attorneys and other legal staff. Erroneous decisions or recommendations
could result in critical delays and modifications to projects or operations. Failure to achieve objectives could result
in considerable expenditure of resources.
[Final Draft]
Knowledge of supervisory principles and practices applicable to developing and overseeing the work of
professional staff; the principles of civil and criminal law, trial procedure, and rules of evidence; statutory and
constitutional laws of the State of California; and the principles, methods, materials, and practices of legal research
and writing is required. A typical way to obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: graduation from an
accredited law school, active membership in the State Bar of California, and work experience of two years in the
class of Attorney; or five years experience in the practice of law including two years of supervisory experience over
attorneys.
[Final Draft]
Uniform Model Classification # 211

PARALEGAL
Definition
Under general supervision, this technical level position assists attorneys in the preparation of legal documents,
research, analysis, and hearing agendas; prepares standard documents; interviews clients; assists in case preparation
and other duties required by the legal staff.
Legal Assistant, Paralegal Technician.
This is an entry and journey level technical classification that provides a varied range of technical legal assistance to
one or more attorneys engaged in administrative, civil, or criminal law. Work performed is under the general
direction and technical review of an attorney. This class is distinguished from the Legal/Judicial Secretary class in
that the former is assigned more technical and complex tasks and requires a higher level of training. This class is
distinguished from the Law Clerk class in that the latter requires more comprehensive legal training and experience
in preparation for an entry-level attorney position.
1. Assists attorneys in pre-trial case preparation; organizes, controls, and prepares exhibits based on factual
research; reviews and summarizes depositions and other legal documents; arranges for witnesses and informs
them of substantive legal aspects of case; prepares exhibit and trial notebooks.
2. Researches and analyzes law sources such as statutes, ordinances, court decisions, criminal pleadings, police
reports, legal documents, and articles; analyzes elements of case with attorney to identify legal questions;
researches authorities and pertinent cases on specific points of law; abstracts pertinent case law for use in
preparation of briefs.
3. Analyzes probate, guardianship, and conservatorship petitions for compliance with statutes, ordinances, and
court orders; recommends granting petitions and correcting deficiencies; assists probate judge with preparation
of court orders; and contacts civil attorneys regarding changes to petitions.
4. Prepares or assists attorneys in the preparation of various legal documents, such as complaints, petitions,
responsive pleadings, motions, discovery demands and responses, declarations and affidavits, exhibits, and
memoranda of points and authorities.
5. Conducts and/or reviews client and witness interviews and reports; reviews information to ensure sufficiency
and accuracy.
6. Performs case status monitoring.
7. Maintains accurate records and files and may maintain the law library.

Incumbents generally perform standard or routine assignments under general supervision. Incumbents generally
have no responsibility for the work of others. Errors in judgment or failure to complete assignments could have a
negative result on the outcome of a hearing and result in expenditure of resources of the court.
[Final Draft]
Any combination of training and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge and abilities
including the knowledge of legal research techniques for gathering, compiling, analyzing, and presenting legal
information verbally and in writing, and filing procedures and legal terminology is qualifying. A typical way to
obtain the required knowledge and abilities would be: completion of an accredited paralegal training program or
three years of experience researching and drafting a variety of legal documents, preferably supplemented by
coursework in legal office practices and business law.
[Final Draft]
Uniform Model Classification # 213

FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR
Definition
Under limited direction, this professional level position provides services mandated by Family Code 10000-10012
which includes the development, planning, implementation, and administration of a family law program providing
legal services to litigants not represented by counsel. This position facilitates and expedites family law proceedings
related to child support, spousal support, and health insurance matters.
N/A
Incumbents are responsible for the administration and operation of the court’s family law facilitator program.
Incumbents may have responsibilities for the direct supervision of paraprofessional staff, clerical support, and
volunteers. Incumbents in this class specialize in family law as compared to the generalist legal duties assigned to
the Attorney series.
1. Plans, implements, and administers family law program activities.
2. Develops and implements operational policies and procedures.
3. Designs content of, and conducts clinics for, litigants unrepresented by counsel in Family Court.
4. Provides educational materials to parents concerning the process of authenticating parentage and establishing,
modifying, and enforcing child and spousal support in the courts.
5. Distributes necessary court forms and voluntary declarations of paternity; provides assistance in completing
forms.
6. Selects, assigns, monitors, and evaluates the work of subordinate staff; oversees the recruitment, training,
scheduling, and supervising of volunteers.
7. Identifies community resources related to family law program services and community-based organizations.
8. Provides referrals to the district attorney, family court services, and other community agencies and resources
that provide services for parents and children.

Incumbents receive limited direction within a broad framework of policies and procedures and may supervise other
staff, including volunteers. Assigned duties require the exercise of judgment to choose among possible actions,
often without clear precedents. Erroneous recommendations, decisions, or failure to meet compliance and achieve
objectives could result in substantial delays and considerable expenditure of resources.
[Final Draft]
Knowledge of Family Law principles and court procedures; program and policy development and implementation;
family law-related resources and referral services is required. A typical way of obtaining the required knowledge
and abilities would be: graduation from an accredited law school, active membership in the State Bar of California,
and work experience of five years in the practice of law including a minimum of three years of mediation or
litigation experience in the field of family law.
Reference Table
Trial Court Uniform Model Classifications
Revised October 2006
Classification Levels
All classifications have a numbering convention. Refer to the beginning of each section for a description of each numbered category. A title without an alpha
character following the number indicates a single classification at the level described in “Job Definition.” column. Classifications in a series are identified with a
number and an alpha character, with the alpha characters designating the various levels of classifications described below.
A= Entry-level classes are designed to provide an on-the-job training opportunity to an employee who has limited directly related work experience
and is not yet prepared to perform the full range of work assigned to the journey-level class or has not obtained the required certification to perform the
full range of duties.
A=Journey-level classes are designed to recognize those positions that require the incumbent to perform a broad range of tasks usually under general
supervision. A journey-level position is fully trained in the scope of duties associated with this level.
B=Advanced Journey/Lead-level classes possess a specialized technical or functional expertise. They typically are assigned significant
responsibilities above the journey level; possess specialized knowledge, abilities, skills, and experience; and often exercise independent judgment in the
performance of their duties. Advanced journey-level classes often provide technical, functional, or lead supervision over lower-level positions.
C=Supervisor-level classes recognize full, first-line supervisory positions that plan, assign, and evaluate the work of subordinates and are responsible
for a program area within a work unit, division or department.
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TABLE OF CONTENTS
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Section I Executive/Management- 100 Series 3
Section II Court Process- 200 Series 7
Section III Accounting/Fiscal- 300 Series 25
Section IV Information Technology- 400 Series 28
Section V Administrative- 500 Series 31
Section VI General Services- 600 Series 44
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Nbr Classification Title Job Definition Representative Titles Distinguishing Characteristics
101 Court Executive Officer Under executive direction of Clerk of the Court, This is a single incumbent executive level position that is appointed by
the presiding judge or executive Consolidated Court and serves at the pleasure of the judges, and is responsible for
committee of the court, this Administrator, Court providing strategic direction and program and budget development and
executive level position Administrator, Trial Court coordination, and goal setting for the court. It is the highest non-
provides strategic direction and Executive. judicial position in the court.
has overall management
authority and responsibility for
the non-judicial components of
a court system.
102 Assistant Court Under administrative direction Assistant Clerk of the Court, This executive level position directs the development and
Executive of the Court Executive Officer, Assistant Court implementation of organizational goals, policies and programs for all
this executive level position Administrator, Chief or a significant part of the court’s operations. This class is
Officer/Deputy assists in managing all or a Assistant Executive Officer, distinguished from the lower level class of Court Division/Branch
Court Administrator i significant part of the court’s Chief Deputy Executive Administrator/Director in that the latter is responsible for a distinct
non-judicial operations. Officer, Deputy Court division or branch of the court or geographic location. This class is
Executive Officer. distinguished from the higher level class of Court Executive Officer in
that the latter has overall management authority and responsibility for
the administrative and operational components of a court system.
103 Court Division/Branch Under administrative direction, Consolidated Court Branch This executive or senior management position directs plans, organizes,
Administrator/Director this executive or senior Administrator, Court and coordinates the activities and operations in one or more major
management level position Branch Manager, Court administrative or operations divisions or branches of the court. This
manages the operation of a Division Manager, Division class is distinguished from the lower level classes of Court
major division or branch of a Manager, Regional Court Administrative Manager and Court Operations Manager in that the
court that has multiple sections Administrator. Chief latter are management positions responsible for one or more
and/or locations. Financial Officer, Chief programs, functions, or operational units of a court. This class is
Information Officer, HR distinguished from the higher level class of Assistant Court
Director, Managing Executive/Deputy Court Administrator in that the latter assists in
Attorney managing all or a significant part of the court’s administrative
functions.
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Use 102 for operations or administrative executive positions in organizations
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104 Court Operations Under administrative direction, Administrative Services This management position is responsible for one or more programs,
Manager this management or senior Manager, Assistant Division functions, or operational units, may assist in the overall administration
management level position Chief, Assistant Division of a major division or branch, and assists in the preparation and
manages one or more Manager, Business administration of budgets for the unit or program. This class is
programs, functions or Manager, Court Operations distinguished from the higher level Court Division/Branch
operational units of the court, Manager, Court Program Administrator/Director class in that the latter is an executive position
and may assist in the overall Manager, Court Services that is responsible for a major administrative function, division or
administration of a major Manager, Court Reporter branch of the court with multiple sections and/or locations.
division or branch. Manger, Judicial Services Incumbents may manage a smaller and/or less complex division.
Manager.
105 Court Administrative Under administrative direction, Court Accounting Manager, This management position is the first management level in the court
Manager this management or senior Financial Services Manager, and is responsible for program development, coordination and goal
management level position is Information Systems setting in a court-wide administrative function such as fiscal, human
responsible for a court-wide Manager, MIS Manager, resources, facilities, information technology, etc. This class is
administrative function such as Court Human Resource distinguished from the higher level Court Division/Branch
fiscal, human resources, Manager, Labor Relations Administrator/Director class in that the latter is an executive position
facilities, or information Manager, Court Training that is responsible for a major administrative function, division or
technology, Manager, Court Facilities branch of the court with multiple sections and/or locations.
Manager Incumbents may manage a smaller and/or less complex division.
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201a Court Clerk Under general supervision, this Deputy Court Clerk, This is the entry and journey level of the Court Clerk series in courts
specialized clerical level Judicial Assistant, Court that have one class series to perform the full range of legal processing,
position performs legal Services Representative, courtroom, and judicial support duties (as opposed to one class series
processing, calendaring, Court Services Clerk, for courtroom duties and another for legal document processing). In
courtroom, and judicial support Courtroom/Legal Process these courts, incumbents at this level perform a variety of legal
duties. Clerk. processing functions and also perform the duties of a courtroom clerk.
This class is distinguished from the higher level Senior Court Clerk
class in that the latter typically performs the more difficult and
complex legal processing, courtroom, and judicial support duties
and/or has a role in leading, training, and assigning work for lower
level clerks. The Court Clerk series is distinguished from the Legal
Process Clerk series in that the latter performs primarily legal
processing work and not courtroom clerk work. The Court Clerk
series is further distinguished from the Courtroom Clerk series in that
the latter performs clerk activities related to court hearings and
courtroom proceedings.
201b Senior Court Clerk Under general supervision, this Deputy Clerk, Court This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Court Clerk
specialized clerical level Services Representative, Sr. series. This class may act as lead to both the Legal Process Clerk and
position performs a variety of Court Services Clerk, Court Courtroom Clerk classes and may also be used as a bridge
complex legal processing, Services Assistant, Deputy classification to the Courtroom Clerk series. This class is distinguished
calendaring, courtroom, and Court Clerk. from the lower level Court Clerk class by the responsibility for the
judicial support duties and/or more difficult and highly technical legal processing, courtroom, and
acts as a leadworker over judicial support work and/or by the responsibility for leading, training
subordinate staff. and assigning work of lower level clerks. This class is distinguished
from the higher level Supervising Court Clerk class in that the latter
has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
performance assessments, training, etc., for a staff of court clerks and
other clerical staff.
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Use 201 Court Clerk for generalist support (i.e., perform support work in both the court room and general processing. Use 202 and 203 for specialists (i.e., 202 for legal
processing work outside the courtroom and 203 for courtroom clerk to support court hearings and courtroom proceedings)
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201c Supervising Court Clerk Under general direction, this Court Services Supervisor, This is the supervisory level of the Court Clerk series. This class is
supervisory position plans, Judicial Services primarily used in courts that use the Court Clerk series to perform the
organizes, and supervises the Supervisor, Court full range of legal processing, courtroom, and judicial support duties.
work of the Court Clerk class, Supervisor. This class is also used by courts that have one supervisor class to
or the Legal Process Clerk and supervise both the Legal Process Clerk and Courtroom Clerk classes.
Courtroom Clerk classes, and This class is distinguished from the lower level Senior Court Clerk
other clerical staff. class in that Supervising Court Clerk incumbents have full supervisory
authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance assessments,
training, etc., for a staff of court clerks, with the majority of time spent
on supervisory work. The Senior Court Clerk class is responsible for
leading, training, and assigning the work of lower level clerks and/or
performs the more complex court clerk duties requiring specialized
knowledge of legal processing, courtroom procedures and operations,
and judicial services, but does not have full supervisory authority.
202a Legal Process Clerk Under general supervision, this Court Services Clerk, This is the entry and journey level of the Legal Process Clerk series.
specialized clerical level Deputy Clerk, Court Incumbents perform a variety of legal process duties. This class is
position performs a full range Processing Specialist, Court distinguished from the higher level Senior Legal Process Clerk class in
of clerical duties in support of Services Assistant that the latter performs the more difficult work with more
court operations. independence of action, exercises a greater degree of discretion in
completion of tasks, and/or is responsible for leading, training, and
assigning work of lower level clerks. This class is distinguished from
the Courtroom Clerk class in that the latter performs clerk activities
related to court hearings and courtroom proceedings. This class is
distinguished from the Court Clerk class in that the latter performs the
full range of legal processing, courtroom, and judicial support duties.
202b Senior Legal Process Under general supervision, this Court Services Clerk, Senior This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Legal Process
Clerk specialized clerical level Court Support Assistant, Clerk series. This class is distinguished from the lower level Legal
position performs a variety of Deputy Clerk, Lead Legal Process Clerk class by the responsibility for the most difficult and
complex document processing Procedures Clerk complex legal process work and/or by the responsibility for leading,
duties and/or acts as a training, and assigning work of legal process staff. This class is
leadworker to staff engaged in distinguished from the higher level Supervising Legal Process Clerk in
legal process clerical work of that the latter has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing,
the court. discipline, performance assessments, training, etc., for a staff of legal
process clerks, senior legal process clerks, and other clerical staff.
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202c Legal Process Supervisor Under general direction, this Supervising Deputy Clerk, This is the supervisory level of the Legal Process Clerk series. This
supervisory position plans, Court Services Supervisor, class is distinguished from the lower level Senior Legal Process Clerk
organizes, and supervises the Court Services Clerk. class by having full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing,
work of legal process clerks discipline, performance assessments, training, etc., for legal process
and other clerical employees. clerks, with the majority of time spent on supervisory work. The
Senior Legal Process Clerk class may perform the more complex legal
process clerk duties requiring specialized knowledge of document
processing operations and/or acts as a leadworker by leading, training,
and assigning the work of legal process clerks, but does not have full
supervisory responsibility.
203a Courtroom Clerk Under general supervision, this Court Clerk, Judicial Clerk, This is the entry and journey level in the Courtroom Clerk series.
specialized clerical level Deputy Clerk, Judicial Incumbents independently perform clerical and administrative
position performs a variety of Assistant. courtroom support work. This class is distinguished from the higher
clerical and administrative level Senior Courtroom Clerk class in that the latter performs the more
duties related to court hearings difficult and highly technical courtroom work and/or has responsibility
and courtroom proceedings. for leading, training, and assigning work of courtroom clerks. The
Courtroom Clerk Series is distinguished from the Legal Process Clerk
Series in that the latter performs legal processing work, while the work
performed by this class is related to court hearings and courtroom
proceedings.
203b Senior Courtroom Clerk Under general supervision, this Lead Courtroom Clerk, This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Courtroom Clerk
specialized clerical level Senior Judicial Assistant, series. This class is distinguished from the lower level Courtroom
position performs a variety of Courtroom Clerk, Judicial Clerk class by the responsibility for the more difficult and highly
complex courtroom clerk duties Clerk. technical courtroom work and/or by the responsibility for leading,
and/or provides lead training, and assigning work of courtroom clerks. It is distinguished
supervision to subordinate staff from the higher level Supervising Courtroom Clerk class in that the
that works on court hearings latter has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
and courtroom proceedings. performance assessments, training, etc., for a staff of courtroom clerks
and senior courtroom clerks.
203c Supervising Courtroom Under general direction, this Court Services Supervisor, This is the supervisory level in the Courtroom Clerk series. This class
Clerk supervisory position plans, Supervising Judicial is distinguished from the lower level Senior Courtroom Clerk class in
organizes and supervises the Assistant, Supervising Court that it has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
work of courtroom clerks. Clerk. performance assessments, training, etc., for a staff of courtroom clerks,
with the majority of time spent on supervisory work. The Senior
Courtroom Clerk class performs the more difficult and highly technical
clerical and administrative courtroom work requiring specialized
knowledge of court procedures and operations and/or acts as a
leadworker leading, training, and assigning the work of courtroom
clerks, but does not have full supervisory responsibility.
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204a Calendar Clerk Under general supervision, this , Judicial Assistant, , , This is the entry and journey level of the Calendar Clerk series.
specialized clerical level Assistant Calendar Incumbents perform clerical duties required in the preparation and
position assists with the Secretary/Technician, Court scheduling of the court’s hearings and conferences, and assist the
preparation, maintenance, and Calendar Technician higher level Supervising Calendar Clerk class in the preparation of the
control of the court’s master master calendar. In the absence of a supervising calendar clerk, this
and other calendars (e.g., class may assume the duties and responsibilities of the higher level.
criminal calendar, civil law and This classification is distinguished from other clerical classifications
motion calendar, family law by the nature or specialization of court calendar work.
calendar, trial calendar, etc.).
204b Calendar Coordinator Under direction, this Calendar Secretary, Master This is the senior or supervisory level of the Calendar Clerk series.
senior/supervisory clerical level Calendar Coordinator, Incumbents are responsible for coordinating with the jury
position plans, directs, Assistant Calendar commissioner and scheduling the court’s calendar. This class is
supervises, and /or coordinates Manager, Criminal Calendar distinguished from the Jury Commissioner class in that the latter has
the preparation and Secretary, Judicial Services overall jury selection and timely processing responsibilities for the
maintenance of the court’s Supervisor. court. It is distinguished from the lower level Calendar Clerk in that
calendar process. the latter supports and takes direction from the Calendar Coordinator
to prepare the court’s calendars.
205a Court Attendant Under general supervision, this Courtroom Assistant, Court Court Attendant is a non-sworn entry and journey level classification
support level position maintains Security Liaison, ,Public that provides courtroom support by performing a variety of limited
quiet and order in and near the Safety Service Officer. security-related duties. This class is distinguished from security
courtroom; screens visitors at a guards in that the latter perform patrol duties and are armed. This
court house entrance or other classification is distinguished from a deputy sheriff or marshal in that
work location; directs and the latter have direct responsibility for physical restraint of prisoners,
provides information to the protecting life and property, and apprehending criminal violators.
public; and monitors electronic
surveillance equipment at a
security work station.
205b Sr. Court Attendant Under general supervision, this Sr. Courtroom Assistant, This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Court Attendant
support level position performs Senior Court Security series. This class may perform scheduling/coordinating duties or lead
limited security-related duties Liaison other court attendants or may perform higher level security-related
and/or acts as a leadworker duties within a courtroom for courts that have designated within and
over subordinate Court outside courtroom assignments.
Attendant staff.
205c Supervising Court Under general direction this Court Security Liaison This is the supervisory level of the Court Attendant Series. This class
Attendant supervisory level position Supervisor has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
plans, organizes and supervises performance assessments, training, etc., for a staff of court attendants,
the work of court attendants. with the majority of time spent on supervisory work. This class is
distinguished from the lower level Sr. Court Attendant class in that the
latter may lead, train and assign the work of court attendants, but does
not have full supervisory responsibility.
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206a Court Reporter Under general supervision, this Court Reporter, Pro This is the entry and journey level of the Court Reporter series. This
specialized clerical level Tempore; Court Services class is distinguished from the higher level Coordinating Court
position records and transcribes Assistant. Reporter class in that the latter is responsible for leading and
verbatim stenographic accounts coordinating work of court reporters. It is distinguished from the
of official court proceedings. Electronic Reporting Monitor class in that the latter uses audio-video
equipment rather than stenographic equipment, and does not perform
transcription.
206b Coordinating Court Under general supervision, this Chief Court Reporter, This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Court Reporter
Reporter specialized clerical level Senior Court Reporter, series. This class is distinguished from the lower level Court Reporter
position assists in the Court Services Assistant. class in that it is responsible for leading, training and assigning the
supervision and coordination of work of court reporters and/or performs the more difficult and complex
activities of court reporters court reporting work. This class is distinguished from the higher level
and/or records and transcribes Supervising Court Reporter class in that the latter has full supervisory
verbatim stenographic accounts authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance assessments,
of official court proceedings. training, etc., for a staff of court reporters.
206c Supervising Court Under general direction this Chief Reporter This is the supervisory level of the Court Reporter Series. This class
Reporter supervisory level position has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
provides full supervision for performance assessments, training, etc., for a staff of court reporters,
court reporting services; may with the majority of time spent on supervisory work. This class is
record and transcribe verbatim distinguished from the lower level Coordinating Court Reporter class
stenographic accounts of in that the latter may lead, train and assign the work of court reporters,
official court proceedings. but does not have full supervisory responsibility.
2067a Electronic Reporting Under general supervision, this Court Recording Monitor, This is the entry and journey level of the Electronic Reporting Monitor
Monitor specialized clerical level Court Monitor, Court series. This class is distinguished from the higher level Electronic
position operates and monitors Services Technician. Reporting Monitor Supervisor class in that the latter has full
electronic recording equipment supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance
in a courtroom to produce the assessments, training, etc., for a staff of electronic reporting monitors,
official record of court with the majority of time spent on supervisory work. It is
proceedings. distinguished from the Court Reporter class in that the latter records
verbatim testimony and court proceedings using stenographic
equipment, while this class operates tape recording equipment to
produce the official verbatim record of court proceedings.
207b Senior Electronic Under general supervision , this Senior Electronic Recording This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of Electronic Reporting Comment [CU1]: Only two courts use
Reporting Monitor specialized clerical level Monitor. Monitor series. This class is distinguished from the lower level ER Monitors and only one has a higher
position is responsible for Electronic Reporting Monitor class in that the latter performs the level and that level is the Senior. No
courts use a supervising ER Monitor.
coordinating, leading, journey level electronic monitoring work and this class is responsible
training, assigning, and for coordinating, leading, training and assigning the work of ER
reviewing work of a group of Monitors and/or performing the more difficult and complex ER
Electronic Reporting Monitors Monitor work.
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208a Legal Transcriber Under general supervision, this Transcriber Typist. This is the entry and journey level of the Legal Transcriber series.
specialized clerical level This class is distinguished from the higher level Senior Legal
position transcribes a variety of Transcriber class in that the latter performs the more difficult legal
legal documents, transcribing work and/or leads, trains, and assigns the work of legal
correspondence, and reports transcribers. This class is distinguished from general clerical classes
from dictating machines, copy, by the primary and major duty of sustained production typing of legal
or instructions. documents.
208b Senior Legal Transcriber Under general supervision, this N/A This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Legal Transcriber
specialized clerical level series. This class is distinguished from the lower level Legal
position is responsible for Transcriber class in that the latter performs the journey level
leading, assigning, and transcription work, while this class performs the more difficult legal
reviewing work of a group of transcription work and/or leads, trains, and assigns the work of a group
legal transcribers and/or of legal transcribers.
transcribes a variety of legal
documents, correspondence,
and reports from dictating
machines, copy, or instructions.
209a Exhibit Custodian Under general supervision, this Legal Exhibits Technician, This is the entry and journey level of the Exhibit Custodian series.
specialized clerical level Legal Property Technician. This class is distinguished from the higher level Supervising Exhibit
position is responsible for the Custodian class in that the latter has full supervisory authority
acceptance, preservation, regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance assessments, training,
safeguarding, storage, and legal etc., for a staff of exhibit custodians. This class is distinguished from
disposition of physical the Support Services Assistant class in that the latter is involved with
materials entered into court stockroom/warehouse storage of materials for use by court employees,
evidence. rather than the storage and preservation of material entered into
evidence which is the work of this class.
209b Senior Exhibit Custodian Under direction, this Sr. Exhibits Custodian, This is the senior or supervisory level of the Exhibit Custodian series. Comment [CU2]:
senior/supervisory level Supervising Exhibits Incumbents are responsible for coordinating or supervising the exhibits
position plans, organizes, and Custodian, Sr. Legal function. This class is distinguished from the lower level Exhibit
/or coordinates the day-to-day Property Technician. Custodian class in that the latter takes direction from the Sr. Exhibit
activities of a court exhibits Custodian. This class is distinguished from the Court Records
function, including the receipt, Supervisor class in that the latter is responsible for managing a broader
storage, inventory, release, and court records system, while this class is responsible for those items that
disposition of civil, criminal, are introduced as exhibits or evidence in court Comment [CPSUSER3]: Only one
and juvenile court exhibits used court used the Supervising classification;
as evidence. If supervisor is needed, the Legal Process
Supervisor can be used
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210a Attorney Under direction, this Civil Case Management This is the entry and journey level of the Attorney series. Incumbents
professional level position Attorney, Staff Attorney, may be assigned to support general research or specialties such as
performs legal research Legal Research Attorney, family law, self help centers, or probate. This class is distinguished
activities on behalf of the court Program Attorney, Deputy from the higher level Senior Attorney class in that the latter performs
by examining, analyzing, and County Counsel, Probate the more difficult and complex legal duties and/or may serve as a
interpreting available Attorney, Judicial Attorney. leadworker, leading and coordinating the duties of attorneys and other
information and submitting legal staff.
recommendations for resolving
issues before the court.
210b Senior Attorney Under direction, this Lead Court Research This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Attorney series.
professional level position Attorney, Judicial Staff Incumbents may be assigned to support general research or specialties
performs the most complex Counsel, Research Attorney, such as family law, self help centers, or probate. Incumbents may
legal work of the court; acts as Senior Legal Research serve as a leadworker, leading and coordinating the work of attorneys
legal advisor and provides Attorney, Senior Probate and other legal staff. This class is distinguished from the lower level
technical research assistance to Attorney. Attorney class in that it performs more complex legal research work
the court judges, executive, and demanding a higher degree of resourcefulness and knowledge. This
managerial staff; may plan, class is distinguished from the higher level Supervising Attorney class
assign, and review the work of in that the latter has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing,
other attorneys. discipline, performance assessments, training, etc., for a staff of
attorneys, senior attorneys, and other legal staff.
210c Supervising Attorney Under general direction, this Supervising Research This is the supervisory level of the Attorney series. Incumbents may be
professional supervisory level Attorney, Assistant assigned to support general research or specialties such as probate.
position assigns, supervises and Supervising Probate Incumbents spend a substantial portion of their time supervising the
evaluates the work of a staff of Attorney. work of other attorneys as well as performing research for the most
attorneys providing legal difficult cases. This class is distinguished from the lower level Senior
support to the court; advises the Attorney class in that it has overall supervisory responsibility,
court on legal aspects of including hiring, firing, discipline, performance assessments, etc. for a
administrative and operational functional unit comprised of attorneys, senior attorneys, and other
issues; performs difficult and legal staff. The Senior Attorney class may lead, train, and assign the
complex legal work. work of attorneys, but does not have full supervisory responsibility.
211a Paralegal Under general supervision, this Legal Assistant, Paralegal This is an entry and journey level technical classification that provides
technical level position assists Technician. a varied range of technical legal assistance to one or more attorneys
attorneys in the preparation of engaged in administrative, family, probate, civil, or criminal law.
legal documents, research, Work performed is under the general direction and technical review of
analysis, and hearing agendas; an attorney. This class is distinguished from the Legal/Judicial
prepares standard documents; Secretary class in that the former is assigned more technical and
interviews clients; assists in complex tasks and requires a higher level of training. This class is
case preparation and other distinguished from the Law Clerk class in that the latter requires more
duties required by the legal comprehensive legal training and experience in preparation for an
staff. entry-level attorney position.
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211b Sr. Paralegal Under general supervision, this This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Paralegal series.
specialized technical level This class is distinguished from the lower level Paralegal class in that
position is responsible for this class performs the more difficult paralegal work and/or leads,
leading, assigning, and trains, and assigns the work of a group of paralegals.
reviewing work of a group of
paralegals.
212 Family Law Facilitator Under direction, this N/A Incumbents are responsible for the administration and operation of the
professional level position court’s family law facilitator program and self help center.
provides services mandated by Incumbents may have responsibilities for the direct supervision of
Family Code 10000-10012 paraprofessional staff, clerical support, and volunteers. Incumbents in
which includes the this class specialize in family law as compared to the generalist legal
development, planning, duties assigned to the Attorney series.
implementation, and
administration of a family law
program providing legal
services to litigants not
represented by counsel. This
position facilitates and
expedites family law
proceedings related to child
support, spousal support, and
health insurance matters.
213 Commissioner Under general direction of the Traffic Trial Commissioner, This professional level class performs judicial functions for the courts,
judge(s) of the court, this Child Support assisting the courts in disposing of business connected with the
professional level position Commissioner, Family Law administration of justice, including acting as a temporary judge in
performs various judicial Commissioner, Deputy certain types of cases. It is distinguished from the position of judge in
functions as prescribed by law Commissioner – Probate, that it is appointed by and serves at the pleasure of the judges and acts
or conferred by the court. The Family Law Commissioner, only as a temporary judge, presiding over cases as directed, at the
power and authority of court Support Commissioner, stipulation of the parties. It is distinguished from the Referee/Hearing
commissioners is specified by Parole Commissioner. Officer class in that the latter acts as a referee or hearing officer only,
statute. Commissioners have and does not have the same authority as a judge.
the same jurisdiction and
exercise the same powers and
duties as the judges of the
courts with respect to
infractions and small claims
actions, and in other matters
pursuant to stipulation of the
parties.
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214 Referee Under general direction of the Referee, Juvenile Court This professional level class performs quasi-judicial functions for the
judge(s) of the court, this Referee, courts in cases such as traffic and juvenile court, with counsel and
professional level position direction being received from the presiding judge. This class is
performs various quasi-judicial distinguished from the Commissioner class in that the latter has the
functions as conferred by the same jurisdiction and the same powers and duties as a judge of the
court, making dispositions on court in assigned cases.
cases, subject to review by the
presiding judge.
215 Hearing Officer Under general direction of the Juvenile Court Pro This professional level class performs quasi-judicial functions for the Comment [CU4]: Changed
judge(s) of the court, this Tempore, Juvenile Hearing courts in cases such as traffic and juvenile court, with counsel and numbering to 216 because it is not
professional level position Officer, Traffic Hearing direction being received from the presiding judge. This class is consistent with a/b numbering system.
Hearing Officer is a different class -- not
performs various quasi-judicial Officer. distinguished from the Commissioner and Referee classes in that a level of Referee
and administrative functions as hearing officer mostly perform various quasi-judicial and
conferred by the court, making administrative functions.
dispositions on cases, subject to
review by the presiding judge.
216a Investigator Under direction, this Conservatorship This is the entry and journey level of the Investigator series. This
professional level position Investigator, Family Court classification encompasses a variety of investigator roles, including
conducts investigations Investigator, Family Law investigations in the family law and probate areas. This class is
regarding persons and issues Investigator, Family distinguished from the higher level Senior Investigator class in that the
related to pending matters Mediation Investigator, latter provides work direction, leading and guidance to other
before the court, prepare Financial Evaluator, Probate investigators. This class is distinguished from the Mediator/Counselor
reports, and makes Investigator, Probation class in that the latter may conduct investigations; however, the
recommendations to the court. Court Investigator. investigation activities are performed to assist in mediating disputes or
providing counseling which are the mediator/counselor’s primary
duties.
216b Senior Investigator Under direction, this Conservatorship This classification is the advanced journey/leadworker level in the
professional level position Investigator, Family Court Investigator series. It is distinguished from the lower level
provides lead direction and Investigator, Family Law Investigator class in that it has responsibility for assigning work and
training for investigators and/or Investigator, Family providing guidance and direction to other investigators and/or may
acts as liaison to coordinate Mediation Investigator, perform the most complex investigative work. This class is
investigations into persons and Financial Evaluator, Probate distinguished from the higher level Supervising Investigator class in
issues related to pending Investigator, Probation that the latter has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing,
matters before the court, and Court Investigator. discipline, performance assessments, training, etc., for a staff of
prepare reports and makes investigators and senior investigators.
recommendations to the court.
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216c Supervising Investigator Under general direction , this Court Investigations This classification is the supervisory level in the Investigator series. It
professional supervisory level Supervisor. is distinguished from the lower level Senior Investigator class in that it
position plans, coordinates, and has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
supervises the work of performance assessments, training, etc., for a group of investigators,
investigators engaged in senior investigators and support staff, with the majority of time spent
conducting investigations into on supervisory work.
persons and issues related to
pending matters before the
court; conducts special
investigations on complex
issues; prepares reports and
assists the court in revising
court policies and procedures.
217a Mediator/Counselor Under general supervision, this Family Mediator, Family This is the entry and journey level of the Mediator/Counselor series.
professional level position Court Mediator, Family The classification encompasses both mediator and counselor roles,
supports the court process by Court Counselor/Mediator, primarily in the family law and probate areas. Incumbents may need
mediating disputes and Family Custody Mediator, to conduct investigations to be able to mediate disputes. It is
performing marital and family Probation Family Mediator, distinguished from the higher level Senior Mediator/Counselor class in
counseling. Mediation Counselor, that the latter may provide leading, training, work assignment, and
Family Mediation direction to the Mediator/Counselor class and/or mediate the most
Counselor, Marriage and complex cases.
Family Counselor, Alcohol
and Drug Counselor,
Conciliation Counselor,
Family Court Services
Counselor,
Mediator/Conciliator.
217b Senior Under direction, this Senior Family Mediator, This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the
Mediator/Counselor professional level position Senior Family Custody Mediator/Counselor series. This class is distinguished from the lower
provides lead direction and Mediator, Senior Counselor. level Mediator/Counselor class in that it is responsible for leading,
training for mediators and/or training, and providing work assignment and direction to
counselors and/or supports the mediator/counselors and/or performing the most complex mediations
court process by mediating or counseling sessions. This class is distinguished from the higher
disputes and performing marital level Supervising Mediator/Counselor class in that the latter has full
and family counseling. supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance
assessments, training, etc., for a staff of mediator/counselors, with the
majority of time spent on supervisory work.
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217c Supervising Under general direction, this Supervising Family Court This is the supervisory level of the Mediator/Counselor series, which
Mediator/Counselor professional supervisory level Counselor, Mediation encompasses both mediator and counselor roles, primarily in the
position plans, coordinates, and Counselor Supervisor, family law and probate areas. This class is distinguished from the
supervises the work of a group Supervising Family Court higher level Senior Mediator/Counselor class in that it has full
of professional level mediators Counselor/ Mediator, supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance
and/or counselors engaged in Supervising Probation assessments, training, etc., for a group of lower level
mediating disputes and Family Mediator, Principal mediator/counselors, with the majority of time spent on supervisory
performing marital and family Counselor. work.
counseling.
218a Interpreter Under general supervision, this Court Interpreter, Certified This is the entry and journey level class of the Interpreter series.
(This class of Interpreter position performs oral and Interpreter, Interpretive Incumbents perform consecutive and simultaneous interpretation of
positions existed prior to written language interpretation Services Specialist, Staff courtroom proceedings and other interpreting services as needed, at the
the enactment of the between English and another Interpreter. direction of the court. The employee may also perform sight
Trial Court Interpreter language in court proceedings translation (reading and giving an oral translation of text).
Employment and Labor- and depositions.
Relations Act (SB 371). This class is distinguished from the 222d Court Interpreter Pro
Positions established Tempore and the 222e SB 371 Staff Interpreter classifications as being
pursuant to SB 371 must those positions, regardless of being vacant or filled, that existed prior
be designated as 222d or to July 1, 2003, the effective date of SB 371. Aside from the date the
222e, as appropriate.) positions were established by the court, the 222d positions are not
required to be provided non-mandatory benefits whereas 222a
generally also received non-mandatory benefits similar to other court
employees. The 222e positions are those positions eligible for full
benefits, consistent with the corresponding time base, and established
in July 2005 or later, pursuant to SB 371.
218b Court Interpreter Pro- Under direction this position Court Interpreter Pro- This is a single level classification established pursuant to SB 371and
Tempore (Established performs oral and written Tempore as such has employment privileges and limitations consistent with that
pursuant to SB 371 ) language interpretation between law. Positions in this class are on call and as needed, and not required
English and another language to receive more than the mandatory benefits of OASDI, Medicare,
in court proceedings, unemployment insurance, and workers’ compensation insurance.
depositions and as instructed by
the court. Incumbents in this classification perform consecutive and
simultaneous interpretation of courtroom proceedings and other
interpreting services as directed by the court. The incumbent may also
perform sight translation (reading and giving an oral translation of
text).
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218c SB 371 Interpreter Under general supervision, this SB 371 Interpreter, Court This is the entry and journey level of the SB 371 interpreter series.
(SB 371 Established position performs oral and Interpreter, Certified Incumbents in this classification perform consecutive and
Positions Only.) written language interpretation Interpreter, Court simultaneous interpretation of courtroom proceedings and other related
between English and another Interpreter, Interpretive interpreting services as needed. The employee may also perform sight
language in court proceedings Services Specialist, Staff translation (reading and giving an oral translation of text).
and depositions. Interpreter.
This classification is distinguished from the 222a Staff Interpreter
classification as being those positions established in 2005 or later,
pursuant to SB 371. The 222a Staff Interpreter positions, regardless of
being vacant or filled, are those positions that existed prior to the
enactment of SB 371 in 2003.
This classification is distinguished from the Interpreter Pro Tempore in

that it affords full or part-time employee status; employees within this
classification may be eligible for health, pension, paid leave and other
benefits, consistent with applicable eligibility criteria.
218d Interpreter Coordinator Under direction, this technical Court Interpreter This classification is generally limited to providing technical support
level position coordinates and Coordinator, Court and coordination and does not provide supervision. This classification
schedules interpreting services Interpreting Services may also perform language interpretation as a secondary function.
in the courtroom and provides Coordinator, Court Services
related technical support as Coordinator, Interpretive
required. Services Coordinator.
218e Interpreter Under general direction, this This is the supervisory level of the Interpreter series. It is Comment [CU5]: Changed order of
Supervisor/Manager supervisory level position distinguished from the lower level Interpreter classes by its document to make Supervisor level the c
supervises and directs Staff responsibility for supervising staff interpreters (either 222a, 222c or level
Interpreters, Interpreters Pro 222d) and interpreter coordinators (222b), directing contract
Tempore, and, SB 371 interpreters, negotiating contracts for interpreter services, and
Interpreters. It also negotiates approving contractor non-standard per diems. This level may also
unusual rates for contract provide language interpretation services or be strictly assigned to
interpreters and interpreter interpreter and interpreter coordinator supervision. In addition to
services. supervision, this position may, as needed, schedule and coordinate
interpretive services.
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219a Examiner Under general supervision, this Probate Examiner, Law and This is the entry and journey level class of the Examiner Series, and
technical level position Motion Examiner, Court performs the full range of family law or probate case evaluation. This
provides procedural and Process Analyst, Probate class is distinguished from the higher level Senior Examiner class in
paralegal review of family law Checker, Family Law that the latter examines the more difficult and complex cases, and/or
and/or probate matters to Examiner, Mediation Case provides leading, training and assignment and guidance for a unit of
ensure that all case files are Developer, Probate Clerk, examiners.
complete, accurate, and in Superior Court Examiner.
compliance with statutes and
local rules.
219b Senior Examiner Under direction, this technical Probate Examiner. This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Examiner series.
level position serves as Incumbents may assist with planning, organizing, coordinating and
leadworker and coordinates directing the activities of the family law and/or probate services unit.
work of a group of examiners; This class is distinguished from that of the lower level Examiner class
and/or provides procedural and in that it handles the more difficult and complex cases and/or assigns
paralegal review of family work and provides leading and guidance for a group of examiners.
law/probate matters to ensure This class is distinguished from the higher level Supervising Examiner
that all case files are complete, class in that the latter has full supervisory authority regarding hiring,
accurate, and in compliance firing, discipline, performance assessments, training, etc., for a group
with statutes and local rules. of examiners and senior examiners.
219c Supervising Examiner Under general direction Supervising Probate This is the supervisory level of the Examiner series. This class is
, this supervisory level position Examiner; Assistant distinguished from the lower level Senior Examiner class in that the
assists with planning, Director, Probate. latter handles the more difficult and complex cases and/or assigns
organizing, coordinating, and work and provides leading and guidance for a group of examiners, but
directing the probate and/or does not have full supervisory responsibility as does the this class.
family law services unit;
provides full supervision for
family law and probate
examiners and senior
examiners; may perform the
duties of an examiner.
220a Detention Release Under general supervision, this Court Services Officer, This is the entry and journey level of the Detention Release Officer
Officer technical level position Pretrial Release Interviewer, series. This class is distinguished from the higher level Senior
interviews subjects detained Judicial Hearing Officer, Detention Release Officer class in that the latter coordinates detention
without warrant, gathers and Own Recognizance Officer. release program activities and has responsibility for leading, training,
evaluates background and assigning work of detention release officers and/or performs the
information, reports, and most complex detention release work. It is distinguished from the
affidavits, and makes Mental Health/Behavioral Evaluator class in that the latter provides
recommendations to the court mental health evaluations for the purpose of determining detention or
as to bail, release on own release.
recognizance, conditional
release, or non-release of
detainees.
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220b Senior Detention Release Under direction, this technical Sr. Pretrial Release Officer This is the advanced journey/leadworker class of the Detention
Officer level position provides lead Release Officer series. This class is distinguished from the lower level
direction and training for Detention Release Officer class in that it has responsibility for leading,
detention release officers training, and assigning work of detention release officers and/or
and/or interviews subjects performs detention release work in the most complex cases. This class
detained without warrant, is distinguished from higher level the Supervising Detention Release
gathers and evaluates Officer class in that the latter has full supervisory authority regarding
background information, hiring, firing, discipline, performance assessments, training, etc., for
reports and affidavits, and detention release officers, with the majority of time spent on
makes recommendations to the supervisory work.
court as to bail, release on own
recognizance, conditional
release, or non-release of
detainees.
lead Comment [CU6]: No courts reporting
221 Mental Under direction, this Substance Abuse Assessor, This is a professional level classification that provides mental supervising level 224 c
Health/Behavioral professional level position Mental Health Counselor, health/behavioral counseling and referrals. It is distinguished from the
Counselor provides a full range of group Family Court Counselor, Mental Health/Behavioral Evaluator class in that the latter performs
and individual counseling Drug Court Case Manager, mental health certification reviews and makes recommendations
services to assist individuals Mental Health Coordinator. regarding detention or release.
and/or families to enhance
capacity for social functioning,
assists in developing social
service resources, evaluates
substance abuse offenders, and
makes referrals to appropriate
programs. Incumbents may be
responsible for supervision of
subordinate staff.
Comment [CU7]: No courts reporting
222 Jury Commissioner Under general Chief Deputy Jury This single-incumbent supervisory classification has overall jury 226 Mental Health Evaluator
direction, this supervisory level Commissioner, Court Jury selection responsibilities for the court(s) and is responsible to ensure
position plans, coordinates, and Services Supervisor, Jury adequate and timely processing of jury panels. It is distinguished from
supervises jury services for the Program Coordinator, Jury the Supervising Calendar Clerk class that is responsible for
courts assigned; implements, Services Supervisor, Jury coordinating with the Jury Commissioner class and scheduling the
operates, and supervises Services Manager. court’s calendar.
computerized jury management
systems; and coordinates
support services for the grand
jury.
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223 Court Law Librarian Under general direction, this Librarian, Law Library This single incumbent class plans and supervises the law library
professional level position Director. services. The incumbent is the subject matter expert in planning and
plans, coordinates implements implementing law library services, and in supervising personnel
and maintains law library assigned to assist with the library services. Courts with fewer library
services for the court. services may use a clerical or support staff position to assist with
library services.
224a Microfilm Technician Under general supervision, this Microfilm Operator, This is the entry and journey level of the Microfilm Technician series.
technical level position Photocopy Clerk, Micro This class is distinguished from the higher level Senior Microfilm
operates microfilm cameras and photographer, Technician class in that the latter performs the more complex
other reproduction equipment Micrographics Technician. microfilming work and/or acts in a lead capacity by leading, training,
for the duplication, filming, and assigning the work of microfilm technicians.
storage, and retrieval of
records; processes and
duplicates film; checks quality
of film and does splicing;
maintains microfilm files and
records.
224b Sr. Microfilm Under general supervision, this Senior Micrographics This is the advanced journey/lead worker level of the Microfilm
Technician technical level position Technician. Technician series. This class is distinguished from the lower level
performs the more difficult Microfilm Technician class in that this class performs the more
reproduction work and/or acts difficult reproduction work and/or has responsibility for leading,
in a lead worker capacity over training, and assigning the work of microfilm technicians.
staff engaged in microfilm
production, storage, and
retrieval.
224c Court Records Under general direction, this Court Records Manager; This supervisory level position provides full supervision to a records
Supervisor supervisory level position Supervisor, Records management staff. This class is responsible for managing the
plans, directs, and organizes the Section, Records Services countywide court records system including the documents that are
central records function of the Supervisor. used for microfilm production. This class is distinguished from the
court, including microfilming, Supervising Exhibit Custodian class in that the latter is responsible for
storage, retrieval, and those items that are introduced as exhibits or evidence in court.
destruction of records as
appropriate.
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301a Accountant-Auditor Under direction , this Accountant, Court Accountant This is the entry and journey level of the Accountant-Auditor
professional level position Accountant-Auditor, series. Incumbents perform professional level accounting and/or
performs accounting and/or Accounting Specialist, Fiscal auditing functions and may at times provide direction to technical
auditing work related to the Services Analyst, Court Fiscal and clerical staff. This class is distinguished from the higher level
preparation, maintenance, Analyst, Senior Accountant-Auditor class in that the latter may lead, train
verification, and reconciliation and assign work of accounting and/or auditing staff and/or perform
of accounting and financial more difficult and complex duties.
records; audits financial
transactions; participate in the
analysis, development and
implementation of accounting
and financial procedures and
systems
301b Senior Accountant- Under direction, this Intermediate Accountant, This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Accountant-
Auditor professional level position Principal Accountant, Senior Auditor series. Incumbents have responsibility for leading,
performs a variety of complex Accountant, Senior Accountant- training, and assigning work of technical and clerical staff and/or
and difficult accounting and/or Auditor, Court Senior perform professional level accounting and/or auditing functions.
auditing work related to the Accountant, This class is distinguished from the lower level Accountant-
preparation, maintenance, Auditor class in that the latter performs journey level accounting
verification, and reconciliation and/or auditing work and does not have lead responsibility. It is
of accounting and financial distinguished from the higher level Supervising Accountant-
records; audits financial Auditor class in that the latter has full supervisory authority
transactions; participate in the regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance assessments,
analysis, development and training, etc., for a group of professional and technical accounting
implementation of accounting workers, with the majority of time spent on supervisory work.
and financial procedures and
systems and/or may act as a
leadworker over accountants
and other accounting
employees.
301c Supervising Accountant- Under general direction, this Accounting Supervisor, Fiscal This is the supervisory level of the Accountant-Auditor series.
Auditor professional supervisory level Services Supervisor, Incumbents have full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing,
position plans, organizes, and Supervising Principal discipline, performance assessments, training, etc. for lower level
supervises budget, accounting- Accountant, Supervising Court accounting or auditing staff with the majority of time spent on
auditing, and financial Accountant, Court Services supervisory work, and may also perform difficult accounting tasks.
activities. Coordinator, This class is distinguished from the lower level Senior Accountant-
Auditor class in that the latter may lead, train, and assign work of
accountants or other accounting employees, but do not have full
supervisory responsibility.
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302a Accounting Technician Under general supervision, this Accounting Specialist, Fiscal This is the entry and journey level of the Accounting Technician
technical level position reviews Technician, Fiscal Specialist, series. Incumbents perform technical level accounting functions
and records accounting and Accounting Technician, Court and may at times provide direction to clerical staff. This class is
financial data within Financial Technician, Court distinguished from the Account Clerk series in that account clerks
established systems and Accounting Technician perform less difficult financial recordkeeping duties. This class is
procedures. distinguished from the higher level Senior Accounting Technician
class in that the latter is at the advanced journey/leadworker level
and has responsibility for leading, training, and assigning work of
accounting technicians and/or performs more difficult and complex
duties.
302b Senior Accounting Under general supervision, this . Senior Accounting Specialist,, This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Accounting
Technician technical level position Senior Fiscal Technician, Technician series. Incumbents may have responsibility for leading,
performs difficult, complex, Senior Fiscal Specialist., Court training and assigning the work of lower level accounting
and specialized accounting and Accounting Specialist, personnel and/or perform complex or specialized technical level
statistical recordkeeping work Accounting Technician III, accounting functions. This class is distinguished from the lower
and/or acts as leadworker to Lead Financial Technician level Accounting Technician class in that it leads other accounting
other Accounting Technicians. workers and/or performs more difficult accounting duties. This
class is distinguished from the higher level Supervising Accounting
Technician class in that the latter has full supervisory authority
regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance assessments,
training, etc., with the majority of time spent on supervisory work.
302c Supervising Accounting Under general direction, this Accounting Technician This is the supervisory level of the Accounting Technician series.
Technician technical supervisory level Supervisor, Fiscal Services Incumbents in this class have full supervisory authority regarding
position supervises accounting Supervisor, Supervising Fiscal hiring, firing, discipline, performance assessments, training, etc.,
personnel and may perform Specialist/Technician for subordinate staff including accounting technicians, with the
difficult and complex majority of time spent on supervisory work. This class is
accounting work. distinguished from the lower level Senior Accounting Technician
class in that the latter may lead, train and assign work of
accounting technicians but does not have full supervisory
responsibility.
303a Account Clerk Under general supervision, this , Accounting Assistant, Fiscal This is the entry and journey level of the Account Clerk series.
specialized clerical level Clerk, Fiscal Office Assistant, This class is distinguished from the higher level Senior Account
position performs routine to Court Account Clerk, Fiscal Clerk class in that the latter is an advanced journey/leadworker
moderately complex clerical Assistant, class with have responsibility for leading, training, and assigning
and administrative accounting work of account clerks and/or perform more difficult and complex
duties needed to maintain and work requiring specialized expertise. This class series is
process financial, accounts distinguished from the Accounting Technician series in that the
payable/receivable and latter perform more complex technical accounting duties.
statistical records.
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303b Senior Account Clerk Under general supervision, this Senior Account Clerk, This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Account
specialized clerical level Account/Collection Clerk, Clerk series. This class is distinguished from the lower level
position performs difficult Fiscal Assistant III, Fiscal Account Clerk class in that this class has responsibility for leading,
clerical and administrative Clerk, Lead Fiscal Office training and assigning work of account clerks and/or performs
accounting duties needed to Assistant, Senior Accounting more difficult and complex work. This class is distinguished from
maintain and process financial, Assistant, Court Account Clerk the higher level Supervising Account Clerk class in that the latter
accounts payable/receivable III has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
and statistical records and/or performance assessments, training, etc., with the majority of time
acts as a leadworker to other spent on supervisory work.
account clerks.
303c Supervising Account Under general supervision, this Accounting Office Supervisor, This is the supervisory level of the Account Clerk series. This
Clerk supervisory level position Accounting Supervisor, Fiscal class has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing,
supervises a group of clerical Services Supervisor, Court discipline, performance assessments, training, etc., for a group or
accounting workers and Account Clerk Supervisor, section of clerical accounting workers, with the majority of time
performs clerical and Senior Accounting Office spent on supervisory work. This class is distinguished from the
administrative accounting Supervisor lower level Senior Account Clerk class in that the latter performs
duties needed to maintain and the more difficult and complex work and/or may lead, train and
process financial and statistical assign work of account clerks, but does not have full supervisory
records. responsibility.
304a Revenue Collection Under general supervision, this Court Collection Agent, This is the entry and journey level of the Revenue Collection
Specialist technical level position collects Collection Officer, Collector, Specialists series. This class is distinguished from the higher level
and processes monies owed the Officer, Revenue Collection Supervising Revenue Collection Specialist class in that the latter
courts. Specialist, Court Collection has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
Agent. performance assessments, training, etc., for a staff of revenue
collection workers and may perform more difficult revenue
recovery work.
304b Senior Revenue Under general supervision, this Senior Collection Agent, Senior This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Revenue
Collection Specialist technical level position Collection Officer, Collector, Collection Specialist series. This class is distinguished from the
performs lead duties and/or Senior Financial Hearing lower level Revenue Collection Specialist class in that this class
difficult, complex, and Officer, Senior Revenue and may have responsibility for leading, training and performing more
specialized collection and Senior Recovery Technician, difficult and complex work. This class is distinguished from the
processing of monies owed the Court Revenue Coordinator, higher level Supervising Revenue Collection Specialist class in that
courts. Court Collection Lead the latter has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing,
Specialist, discipline, performance assessments, training, etc., with the
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304c Supervising Revenue Under general direction, this Collection Officer, Revenue This is the supervisory level of the Revenue Collection Specialist
Collection Specialist technical supervisory level and Recovery Supervisor, Court series. This class has full supervisory authority regarding hiring,
position supervises the Collections Supervisor, firing, discipline, performance assessments, training, etc., for a
collection and processing of Collections Supervisor staff of revenue collection specialists, with the majority of time
monies owed the courts and spent on supervisory work. This class is distinguished from the
may perform more difficult lower level Senior Revenue Collection Specialist class by its
revenue recovery work. supervisory responsibilities.
305a Financial Analyst Under direction, this position Financial Analyst, Fiscal This is the entry and journey level of the Financial Analyst. This
performs financial analysis Analyst. class is distinguished from the higher level Senior Financial
work; assists with fiscal and Analyst class in that the latter may lead, train and assign work of
strategic analysis; performs financial analysis staff and/or perform more difficult and complex
analysis, design and duties.
implementation official
procedures, processes and
systems and performs financial
and accounting audits.
305b Senior Financial Analyst Under direction, this Senior Financial Analyst, This is the advanced journey/ lead worker level of the Financial
professional level position Senior Fiscal Analyst Analyst series. This class is distinguished from the lower level
performs a variety of complex Financial Analyst class in that this class may have responsibility
financial analysis work; for leading, training and performing more difficult and complex
performs fiscal and strategic work. This class is distinguished from the higher level Supervising
analysis; analysis, design and Financial Analyst class in that the latter has full supervisory
implementation official authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance
procedures, processes and assessments, training, etc., with the majority of time spent on
systems. supervisory work.
305c Supervising Financial Under general direction, this Fiscal Services Supervisor, This is the supervisory level of the Financial Analyst series. This
Analyst professional supervisory level class has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing,
position plans, organizes, and discipline, performance assessments, training, etc., for a staff of
supervises financial analysis financial analysis, with the majority of time spent on supervisory
activities. work. This class is distinguished from the lower level Senior
Financial Analyst class by its supervisory responsibilities.
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401a Information Systems Under direction, this t, Court Network System This is the entry and journey level of the Information Systems Analyst
Analyst professional level position Analyst, Data Systems series. Incumbents at this level perform the full range of assigned
analyzes, evaluates, designs, Analyst II, Information network, database, system design and integration, application, web and
develops, documents and Systems Analyst, programming development, management and administrative duties.
maintains courts systems Information Systems This class is distinguished from the higher level Senior Information
information needs in assigned Specialist, , Applications Systems Analyst class in that the latter has responsibility for leading,
functional technology areas Developers, Information training, and assigning work to subordinate Information Systems
such as network, database, Systems Specialist, Court Analysts and other information technology workers, and/or performs
applications programmer and Systems Support Analyst, the more complex information systems duties. This class is
web design and development. Programmer Analyst, distinguished from the the lower level Information Systems Specialist
Business Analyst, Systems classification in that the latter is primarily responsible provide routine
Analyst, Systems support in assigned functional areas, such as network, database,
Coordinator, s Technology application, web and programming development, management and
Engineer, EDP Programmer administrative duties.
Analyst , Network
Administrator
401b Senior Information Under direction , this Analyst, Senior Programmer This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Information
Systems Analyst professional level position Analyst, Senior Systems Systems Analyst series. Incumbents at this level perform complex
performs the most complex Analyst, , Senior information system projects and/or may serve as a lead over
duties, analyzing court Technology Analyst, Senior professional and technical staff. This class is distinguished from the
information needs and provides Business Systems Analyst, lower level Information Systems Analyst class in that this class has
information systems support in Senior Network responsibility for leading, training, and assigning work to subordinate
assigned functional technology Administrator, Senior Information Systems Analysts and/or performs more complex duties.
areas such as network, Information Systems This class is distinguished from the higher level Supervising
database, applications and Specialist, Data Systems Information Systems Analyst class in that the latter has full
programmer and/or acts as a Coordinator supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance
leadworker to other assessments, training, etc. for a group or section of Information
Information Systems Analysts Systems Analysts, with the majority of time spent on supervisory
work.
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401c Supervising Information Under general direction, this Computer Systems This is the supervisory level of the Information Systems Analyst
Systems Analyst technical supervisory level Manager, Information series. This class has full supervisory authority regarding hiring,
position plans, assigns, and Systems Administrator, , firing, discipline, performance assessments, training, etc. for a group or
supervises the work of Principle Systems Analyst, section of Information Systems Analysts, with the majority of time
subordinates in assigned Supervising Court Systems spent on supervisory work. This class is distinguished from the lower
functional technology areas Analyst, Computer level Senior Information Systems Analyst class in that the latter may
such as network, database, Operations Supervisor, lead, train, and assign work to Information Systems Analysts but does
applications and programmer. Court Principal IT Analyst, , not have full supervisory responsibility.
Client Support
Administrator
402 Information System Under general supervision, this Data Processing Specialist, This entry and journey level classification responsible for providing
Specialist journey level position assist Technical Systems specialized support at levels that are not professional in nature, but are
Information Systems Analysts Specialist, Information more complex from the routine duties performed at the technician
to perform routine support in Systems Specialist, level.
troubleshooting and resolving Application Specialist and Incumbents at this level assist and provide routine support in assigned
technical operational issues in System Support Specialist, functional areas, such as network, database, application, web and
assigned functional technology Systems Support Specialist, programming development, management and administrative duties.
areas such as network, Court Systems Software This class is distinguished from the higher level Information Systems
database, web maintenance and Specialist, Network Analyst series in that Information Systems Analysts design,
routine design, applications, Specialist recommend, and build information systems.
and programmer. This class is distinguished from the lower level Information Systems
Technician series in that the latter is primarily responsible for
providing computer workstation support and serves as the first level
responder to court staff.
403a Information Systems Under general supervision, this Computer Services This is the entry and journey level of the Information Systems
Technician technical level position is the Technician, Computer Technician series which performs help desk related duties. This class
first level responder to user Systems Technician,, is distinguished from the higher level Senior Information Systems
inquiries for desktop computer Information Support Technician class in that the latter has responsibility for leading,
issues and installs, configures, Assistant, Information training, and assigning work to subordinate Information Systems
troubleshoots, maintains and Systems Technician, Office Technicians and/or performs more complex duties. This class series is
repairs desktop systems and Systems Technician, distinguished from the Telecommunications Technician series in that
peripheral equipment. Systems Technician,. latter primarily works on data communications network issues.
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403b Senior Information Under general supervision, this Customer Support Analyst. This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Information
Systems Technician technical level position acts as Systems Technician series which performs help desk related duties.
a leadworker to Information This class is distinguished from the higher level Supervising
Systems Technicians and Information Systems Technician class in that the latter has full
installs, configures, supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance
troubleshoots, maintains and assessments, training, etc., for a staff of Information Systems
repairs desktop systems and Technicians, with the majority of time spent on supervisory work. This
peripheral equipment. class is distinguished from the lower level Information Systems
Technician class in that this class has responsibility for leading,
training, and assigning work of Information Systems Technicians
and/or are assigned more difficult duties.
403c Supervising Information Under general direction, this Computer Operations This is the supervisory level of the Information Systems Technician
Systems Technician technical supervisory level Supervisor, Computer series which performs help desk related duties... This class has full
position plans, assigns, and Support Services supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance
supervises the work of Supervisor, Customer assessments, training, etc., for a group or section of technical computer
subordinate Information Support Analyst., User workers, with the majority of time spent on supervisory work. This
Systems Technicians. Technician Support class is distinguished from the lower level Senior Information Systems
Supervisor Technician class in that the latter may lead, train, and assign work to
Information Systems Technicians, but does not have full supervisory
responsibility.
404 Communications Under general supervision, this Telecommunications This is an entry and journey level class. This class is distinguished
Technician technical level position installs Technician, from the Information Systems Technician class in that the latter class
and maintains various types of Telecommunications is primarily responsible for computer workstation support, whereas
electronic data communications Specialist, Communications this class works primarily on communications network facilities.
systems and equipment such as Specialist
telephones, video conferencing,
broadcasting and other audio
visual communications
Information Systems Analyst Information Systems Analyst
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Use 502- Administrative Analyst and/or 503- Administrative Technician for generalist analytical and/or technical support duties (i.e., performs human resource,
budget and program duties. 502 can be used in administrative and operations areas.
Use 503-Human Resource Analyst and/or 505- Human Resources Technician for incumbents performing specialized duties in a least one human resources area or
generalist duties in more than one human resources area (i.e., labor relations, employee relations, training and development, recruitment and selection,
classification, compensation, equal employment opportunity, benefits and safety)

501c Court Supervisor Under general direction, this Court Services Coordinator, This is a generalist supervisory classification. This class is used when
supervisory level position Court Clerk Chief, another more specific supervisory classification does not exist. This
provides supervision to Administrator – Courtroom class would be used rather than the Court Clerk Supervisor class if the
subordinate supervisors and/or Services, Drug Court incumbent supervises more than just the Court Clerk, Legal Process
groups of employees Coordinator, Volunteer Clerk, and Courtroom Clerk classes. Incumbents in this class would
performing varied court Program Coordinator, supervise employees engaged in other areas of court work such as
operational and support Deputy Administrative account clerks, court reporters, and court interpreters. This
functions. Clerk. classification is distinguished from management classifications in that
incumbents in this class are primarily involved in the supervision of
groups of employees and have a limited operating management role.
502a Administrative Analyst Under direction , this Administrative Assistant, This is the entry and journey level of the Administrative Analyst
professional level position Administrative Services series. This is a generalist class series. Incumbents perform
performs analytical support Officer, Budget Analyst, professional level administrative and programmatic research and
work in one or more functional Business Manager, development analysis on which the court can make organization,
or operational areas, such as Management Analyst, Staff budget, staffing, and program decisions. The class is distinguished
human resources, budget, Analyst, Program Analyst, from the higher level Senior Administrative Analyst class in that the
program evaluation, policy, Court Administrative latter is at the advanced journey level, has responsibility for leading,
procedures, workflow analysis, Analyst, Planning Analyst, assigning, and reviewing work of administrative analysts and/or
facilities, public information Statistical Analyst performs more difficult and complex duties. This class performs more
and systems of the court varied administrative support services than other specialized
system. administrative classes in the areas of human resources, budgets, and
training.
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502b Senior Administrative Under direction, this Principal Administrative This is the advanced journey level/leadworker class of the
Analyst professional level position Analyst, Principal Administrative Analyst series. This class is distinguished from the
performs the most complex Administrative Assistant, lower level Administrative Analyst class in that it is responsible for
administrative analytical work Principal Program Analyst, leading, assigning, and reviewing work of a group of administrative
in areas such as human Deputy Clerk- analysts and/or performs a broader and more complex range of duties.
resources, budget, program, Administrative This class is distinguished from the higher level Supervising
policy, procedures, facilities, Assistant/Analyst, Staff Administrative Analyst class in that the latter has full supervisory
public information and Services Coordinator, authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance assessments,
systems; and has considerable Administrative Services training, etc. with the majority of time spent on supervisory work.
responsibility for assisting Officer, Management This class performs more varied administrative support services than
management with the Services Specialist, Staff other specialized administrative classes in the areas of human
origination and development of Consultant, Statistical resources, budgets, and training.
policy and methods on which Analyst, Special Assistant,
the court can make Senior Management
programmatic decisions; and/or Analyst, Senior Program
acts as leadworker over Analyst,
administrative analysts.
502c Supervising Under general direction, this Chief Administrative This is the supervisory level of the Administrative Analyst series. This
Administrative Analyst supervisory level position is Services, Deputy Clerk- class has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
responsible for the full Principal Administrative performance assessments, training, etc. with the majority of time spent
supervision of administrative Analyst, Chief Management on supervisory work. This class is distinguished from the lower level
staff and the coordination of a Studies, Administrative Senior Administrative Analyst class in that the latter may lead, train,
wide variety of analytical work Services Officer. and assign work to administrative analysts, but does not have full
in the overall administrative, supervisory responsibility. This class supervises more varied
budgetary, and programmatic administrative staff support services than other specialized
activities of the court. administrative classes in the areas of human resources, budgets, and
training.
503 Administrative Under general supervision, this Administrative Services This is an entry and journey level technical classification found in
Technician technical level position assists Assistant, Staff Assistant, various programs of the court system. This is a generalist class. It is
in analyzing and resolving Departmental Assistant, distinguished from the Administrative Analyst class in that the latter
administrative issues in the Jury Office Specialist, class routinely performs assignments requiring analytical skills with
courts and performs research on Confidential Assistant. proportionately less supervision. This class has a larger degree of non-
a wide variety of special analytical responsibilities such as data gathering and compilation,
projects including but not interdivisional coordination, etc. than is typically found as part of
limited to organization, administrative analyst work. This class is distinguished from the
program, such as human Human Resource Technician class in that the latter is responsible for
resources, policy and technical work in the more specialized area of human resource
procedures, systems and administration and research.
budget.
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504a Human Resource Under general supervision this Court Personnel Analyst, This is the entry and journey level of the Human Resource Analyst
Analyst professional level position Court Administrative series. Incumbents perform professional level analytical work in a
performs analytical support Analyst, , Personnel variety of assignments related to human resource administration. The
work in areas such as Analyst, Human Resources class is distinguished from the higher level Senior Human Resource
recruitment and selection, Specialist, Court Human Analyst class in that the latter is at the advanced journey level,
classification, compensation, Resources Analyst, Staff requiring extensive knowledge to perform more difficult and complex
equal employment opportunity, Analyst, Administrative duties and/or may have responsibility for leading, assigning and
labor relations, employee Services Officer. reviewing work of other analysts. This class is distinguished from the
relations, safety, risk Administrative Analyst class in that the latter class performs generalist
management, training and administrative work in the areas of facilities, systems, management
development and other human analysis, budget, and other administrative related functions.
resource programs.
504b Senior Human Resource Under direction, this Senior Court Personnel This is the advanced journey level/leadworker class of the Human
Analyst professional level position Analyst, Employee Resource Analyst series. The class is distinguished from the lower
performs the most complex Relations Representative, level Human Resource Analyst class in that this class requires a higher
human resource analytical work Senior Human Resources level of skill and performs a broader and more complex range of
in areas such as recruitment and Analyst, Staff Development duties. This class may act as leadworker, having responsibility for
selection, classification, Specialist, Senior Personnel leading, assigning, and reviewing work of human resource analysts.
compensation, equal Analyst, This class is distinguished from the Senior Administrative Analyst
employment opportunity, labor class in that the latter performs generalist administrative work in the
relations, employee relations, areas of facilities, systems, management analysis, budget, and other
safety, risk management, administrative related functions.
training and development and
other human resource programs
and/or acts as leadworker over
human resource analysts.
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504c Supervising Human Under general direction, this Court Supervisor –Human This is the supervisory level of the Human Resources Analyst series.
Resources Analyst supervisory level position is Resources This class has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing,
responsible for the full discipline, performance assessments, training, etc. with the majority of
supervision of human resources time spent on supervisory work. This class is distinguished from the
staff and the coordination of a lower level Senior Human Resources Analyst class in that the latter
wide variety of human may lead, train, and assign work to human resources analysts, but does
resources functions in not have full supervisory responsibility. This class supervises human
recruitment and selection, resources generalist and specialized staff.
classification, compensation,
equal employment opportunity,
labor relations, employee
relations, safety, risk
management, training and
development and other human
resource programs; and has
considerable responsibility for
assisting management with the
origination and development of
policy and methods on which
the court can make
programmatic decisions;
505 Human Resource Under general supervision, this Personnel Technician, This is an entry and journey level technical classification found in
Technician technical level position assists Senior/Principal Personnel human resource programs of the court system. Positions have a larger
in analyzing and resolving Assistant, Court Personnel degree of non-analytical responsibilities such as data gathering and
human resource issues in the Technician , Human compilation, interdivisional coordination, etc. than is typically found
courts and performs technical Resources Office as part of human resource analyst work. This class is more specialized
support and research in areas Technician, Personnel than the Administrative Technician class that performs research on a
such as, benefits, recruitment Clerk, Senior Court wide variety of special projects including, but not limited to, systems,
and selection, classification, Personnel Technician, facilities, budget, and other business related functions.
compensation, equal Human Resources, Human
employment opportunity, labor Resources Specialist
relations, employee relations,
safety, training and
development and other human
resource subjects.
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506a Secretary Under general supervision, this Administrative Secretary, This is the entry and journey level class in the Secretary series. This
clerical level position provides Confidential Secretary, class is distinguished from the Senior/Executive Secretary class in that
confidential secretarial support Court Secretary, the latter provides confidential secretarial and administrative assistance
to one or more judges and/or Management Secretary. to a high-level court administrator (e.g., executive officer, department
court administrators. head, or presiding judge), and/or may have responsibility for leading,
assigning, and reviewing work of secretaries. This class is
distinguished from the Legal/Judicial Secretary class in that the latter
performs specialized legal secretarial work for judges and court
administrators. This class is distinguished from the Office Assistant
class in that the latter performs more general administrative-oriented
clerical work, whereas this class provides confidential secretarial
support to one or more judges and/or court administrators.
506b Senior Secretary Under general supervision, this Executive Assistant, This is the advanced journey/leadworker level class in the Secretary
clerical level position provides Executive Secretary, series. This class is distinguished from the lower level Secretary class
confidential secretarial and Secretary to the Executive in that the latter performs less complex secretarial work for lower level
administrative assistance to a Officer, Senior Management court administrators, while this class performs the more complex work
high-level court administrator Secretary. and/or leads, trains, and assigns the work of others. This class is
(e.g., executive officer, distinguished from the Supervising Secretary class in that the latter has
department head or presiding full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
judge) and/or assigns, directs, performance assessments, training, etc. for a group of general and/or
and reviews the work of legal secretaries, with the majority of time spent on supervisory work.
secretaries. This class is distinguished from the Senior Legal/Judicial Secretary
class in that the latter may lead, train, and assign the work of legal
secretaries rather than general secretaries.
507a Legal/Judicial Secretary Under general supervision, this Confidential Assistant, This is the entry and journey level class in the Secretary series. This
clerical level position performs Judicial Assistant, Judicial class is distinguished from the higher level Senior Legal/Judicial
specialized and confidential Secretary, Legal Secretary. Secretary class in that the latter provides complex specialized and
legal secretarial work for confidential legal secretarial work and/or is responsible for leading,
judges and/or court training, and assigning the work of legal and/or judicial secretaries.
administrators. This class is distinguished from the Secretary class in that the latter
provides general, confidential secretarial support to one or more judges
and/or court administrators, whereas this class provides legal
secretarial work by applying specific knowledge of legal procedures
and formats.
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507b Senior Legal/Judicial Under general supervision, this Administrative Judicial This is the advanced journey/leadworker level class in the Secretary
Secretary clerical level position performs Secretary, Chief Judicial series. This class is distinguished from the lower level Legal/Judicial
advanced journey level, Secretary, Confidential Secretary class in that the latter performs less complex legal secretarial
complex, and confidential legal Management Assistant, work, while this class performs the more complex duties and/or leads,
secretarial work for judges Senior Court Secretary, trains and assigns the work of legal and/or judicial secretaries. This
and/or court administrators; Senior Legal Secretary. class is distinguished from the Supervising Legal/Judicial Secretary
and/or assigns, directs, and class in that the latter has full supervisory authority regarding hiring,
reviews the work of firing, discipline, performance assessments, training, etc. for a group of
legal/judicial secretaries. legal/judicial secretaries and/or senior legal/judicial secretaries, with
the majority of time spent on supervisory work. This class is
distinguished from the Senior/Executive Secretary class in that the
latter may lead, train, and assign work to general secretaries rather than
legal secretaries.
508c iii Supervising Secretary Under general direction, this Supervising Court This is the supervisory level class in the Secretary series. This class
supervisory level position Administrative Secretary, has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
supervises staff providing Supervising Judicial performance assessments, training, etc. for a group of general and/or
general and/or legal secretarial Secretary. legal secretaries, with the majority of time spent on supervisory work.
services. This class is distinguished from the Senior Legal/Judicial Secretary
and Senior/Executive Secretary classes in that the senior level classes
may lead, train, and assign the work of subordinate legal and general
secretaries, but do not have full supervisory responsibility.
509a Office Assistant Under general supervision, this Administrative Secretary, This is the entry and journey level of the Office Assistant series. This
clerical level position performs Administrative Services class is distinguished from higher level Senior Office Assistant class in
a wide variety of general Assistant, Clerical Assistant, that the latter performs the more difficult, complex, and responsible
clerical duties in support of Clerk Typist, Court Services clerical duties, and/or is responsible for assigning, directing, and
court administrative operations. Assistant, Deputy reviewing the work of a small clerical unit. This class is distinguished
Administrative Clerk, from the Secretary/Judicial Secretary class in that the latter generally
Deputy Jury Commissioner, provides full secretarial support to judges and court administrators.
Library Assistant, Office
Specialist, Public
Information Clerk, Public
Services Specialist,
Receptionist, Records
Assistant, Stock Clerk.
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508c is the supervisory class over 506 and 507, which perform general or legal secretarial support work.
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509b Senior Office Assistant Under general supervision, this Administrative Secretary, This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Office Assistant
clerical level position performs Office Assistant, Senior series. This class is distinguished from the lower level Office
a wide variety of advanced Administrative Services Assistant class in that this class has responsibility for leading,
journey level, complex, and Clerk, Senior Clerk. assigning, and reviewing the work of a clerical unit, and/or performs
responsible clerical duties; more complex clerical work. This class is distinguished from the
and/or may assign, direct, and higher level Supervising Office Assistant class in that the latter has full
review the work of office supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance
assistants. assessments, training, etc. for a staff of office assistants, with the
509c Supervising Office Under general direction, this Clerical Operations This is the supervisory level of the Office Assistant series. This class
Assistant supervisory level position Manager. has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
supervises a unit of office performance assessments, training, etc. for a clerical unit of office
assistants in the performance of assistants and/or senior office assistants, with the majority of time
general clerical duties. spent on supervisory work. This class is distinguished from the lower
level Senior Office Assistant class in that the latter is the advanced
journey/leadworker level that may lead or coordinate a clerical unit,
but does not have full supervisory responsibility.
510a Payroll Technician Under general supervision, this Payroll Technician, Human This is the entry and journey level of the Payroll series. Incumbents
technical level position Resources Payroll perform clerical and technical level payroll functions. This class is
reviews, records and process Technician, Personnel distinguished from the higher level Payroll Supervisor class in that the
payroll transactions within Payroll Clerk, Court Payroll latter has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
established systems and Clerk performance assessments, training, etc., with the majority of time spent
procedures. on supervisory work.
510c Payroll Supervisor Under general direction, this Payroll Supervisor, Court This is the supervisory level of the Payroll. Incumbents in this class
position supervises payroll Services Payroll and have full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
personnel and may perform Benefits Supervisor, performance assessments, training, etc., for subordinate staff; with the
difficult and complex payroll Supervising Payroll majority of time spent on supervisory work. This class is distinguished
work Technician, from the lower level Payroll Technician does not have full supervisory
responsibility.
511a Data Entry Operator Under general supervision, this Information Systems This is the entry and journey level of the Data Entry Operator series.
specialized clerical level Assistant. This class is distinguished from the higher level Senior Data Entry
position performs sustained Operator class in that the latter has responsibility for leading,
high volume entry of data into a assigning, and reviewing the work of a group of data entry operators
computer system. and/or may perform the more difficult work.
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511b Senior Data Entry Under general supervision, this Data Entry Specialist, Lead This is the advanced journey/lead worker level of the Data Entry
Operator specialized clerical level Data Entry Operator. Operator series. This class is distinguished from the lower level Data
position performs sustained Entry Operator class in that this class has responsibility for leading,
high volume entry of data into a assigning, and reviewing the work of data entry operators and/or
computer system, and/or acts as performs the more difficult work. This class is distinguished from the
a lead worker for data entry higher level Data Entry Supervisor class in that the latter has full
operators. supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance
assessments, training, etc. of a data entry function, with the majority of
time spent on supervisory work.
511c Data Entry Supervisor Under general direction, this Data Conversion This is the supervisory level of the Data Entry Operator series. This
specialized clerical supervisory Supervisor. class has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
level position plans, assigns, performance assessments, training, etc. for a complete data entry
and supervises the work of function, with the majority of time spent on supervisory work. This
subordinate data entry class is distinguished from the lower level Senior Data Entry Operator
operators. class in that the latter may lead, train, and assign work to data entry
operators, but does not have full supervisory responsibility.
lead
lead
512 Public Information Under direction, this Court Public Affairs This single-position class is responsible for coordinating the court’s
Officer professional level position is Officer. public information function. While court managers and administrators
responsible for preparing and interpret court policies and procedures for the public, this class is
directing the dissemination of all responsible for developing, directing, and coordinating a
court information to the general comprehensive public information program. The incumbent is
public, private and public responsible for maintaining lines of communication with the media
agencies, and news media; and and conveying official court position on issues of interest to the public.
overseeing the production of
court publications.
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601a Support Services Under general supervision, this Building Services This is the entry and journey level of the Support Services Assistant
Assistant iv support position provides a Technician, Messenger- series. This is a generalist class series performing a range of support
variety of services for the court, Driver, Warehouse Worker, services not found elsewhere in the court system. This class is
including stockroom/warehouse Mail Clerk, Judicial distinguished from the higher level Supervising Support Services
supply, mail delivery, material Services and Supplies Assistant class in that the latter has full supervisory authority regarding
or equipment transport, light Assistant, Utility Worker- hiring, firing, discipline, performance assessments, training, etc. with
facility maintenance and Driver. the majority of time spent on supervisory work. It is distinguished
custodial work. from the General Maintenance Worker class in that the latter is a
specialist classification used to perform various general repair work to
court facilities in the areas of carpentry, electrical, masonry, painting,
plumbing, and mechanical. This class may perform the more routine
duties of the General Maintenance Worker class in their absence.
601b Sr. Support Services Under general supervision, this Sr. Utility Worker, Sr. This is the advanced journey/lead worker level of the Support Services
Assistant support position performs a Services Clerk, Sr. Building series. This class is distinguished from the lower level Support
wide variety of advanced Services Technician Services Assistant class in that this class has responsibility for leading,
journey level, complex, and assigning, and reviewing work of others and/or performs more
responsible general services complex facility or general services work. This class is distinguished
duties and/or may assign, from the higher level Support Services Supervisor class in that the
direct, and review the work of latter has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
support services assistants or performance assessments, training, etc. for a staff of Support Services
related facility/general services Assistants, with the majority of time spent on supervisory work.
support positions
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Use the 601 Support Services Assistant classifications for general services assignments that cross multiple support functions, usually in smaller courts. Use the specialist
classifications of Maintenance Worker, Custodian, and Storekeeper etc when there are sufficient duties in one function to specialize.
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601c Support Services Under general direction this Supervising. Building This is the supervising level of the Support Services Assistant series.
Supervisor supervisory level position Services Technician, Court Incumbents have full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing,
plans, organizes, and oversees a Services Supervisor discipline, performance assessments, training, etc. for a staff of support
support services unit; monitors services assistants. This class is distinguished from the lower level
the work of support services Support Services Assistant class in that the latter does not have
assistants performing various supervisory responsibility. It is distinguished from clerical supervising
services for the court, including classes by the variety of facilities management and general services
stockroom supply, mail duties assigned, such as overseeing the day-to-day distribution of
delivery, material or equipment supplies, equipment, and materials. It is further distinguished by
transport, vehicle fleet having supervisory responsibility over work that is more physically
coordination. light facility demanding in the movement of moderately heavy and bulky materials.
maintenance and custodial
work.
602a Maintenance Worker Under general supervision, this Utility Worker, Building This is an entry and journey level classification. This class performs Comment [CU8]:
support position performs a Services Technician. various light repair duties to court facilities in the areas of carpentry, Comment [CU9]: Only one court
wide variety of building Facilities Worker electrical, masonry, painting, plumbing, and mechanical. This class is (LA) is using a skilled trades
maintenance and repair work, distinguished from the Support Services Assistant class in that the classification (Electrician). As decisions
requiring light carpentry, latter performs stockroom supply, mail delivery, material and are made re: AOC v. trial court
responsibilities for facilities, there may be
electrical, masonry, painting, equipment transport, custodial, and light maintenance work and may a need in the future for a skilled trades
plumbing, mechanical, and perform the more routine General Maintenance Worker class duties in series but we are not recommending one
maintenance skills. their absence. at this time. For those who are using
602b Sr. Maintenance Worker Under general supervision, this Sr. Utility Worker, Sr. This is the advanced journey/leadworker level of the Maintenance skilled trades, they can be matched to the
Maintenance Worker.
support position performs a Building Services Worker series. This class is distinguished from the lower level
wide variety of advanced Technician, Sr. Facilities Maintenance Worker class in that this class has responsibility for
journey level, complex, and Worker leading, assigning, and reviewing work of others and/or performs more
responsible facility complex maintenance work. This class is distinguished from the
maintenance duties requiring higher level Supervising Maintenance Worker class in that the latter
light carpentry, electrical, has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
masonry, painting, plumbing, performance assessments, training, etc. for a staff of maintenance
mechanical, and maintenance workers, with the majority of time spent on supervisory work.
skills; and/or may assign,
direct, and review the work of
maintenance workers or related
facility support positions.
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602c Supervising Under general direction , this Building Services This is the supervisory level of the Maintenance Worker series. This
Maintenance Worker supervisory level position Coordinator or Supervisor, class has full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
supervises a unit of Supervising Facilities performance assessments, training, etc. for a maintenance unit, with
maintenance workers in the Worker the majority of time spent on supervisory work. This class is
performance of facility distinguished from the lower level Senior Maintenance Worker class in
maintenance duties, requiring that the latter is the advanced journey/leadworker level that may lead
light carpentry, electrical, or coordinate Maintenance Workers, but does not have full supervisory
masonry, painting, plumbing, responsibility.
mechanical, and maintenance
skills
603 Skilled Trades Worker Under general supervision this Electrician, Carpenter, This is the journey level class of skilled trades with responsibility for
skilled position performs the Mechanic, Plumber working independently to perform duties associated with the skilled
full range of duties associated trades. This class is distinguished from the Maintenance Worker in that
with building/crafts trades this class would be expected to have completed some type of
workers such as Electricians, apprenticeship or training program in order to be certified as a skilled
Plumbers, Mechanics, crafts or trades worker whereas the Maintenance Worker performs
Carpenters light maintenance and repair work.
604a Custodian Under general supervision, this Janitor This is the entry and journey level class in the custodial series
support positions performs a with responsibility for providing direct custodian services for court
full range of custodial duties to facilities. This class is distinguished from the higher level Sr.
keep Court maintained facilities Custodian class in that the latter has responsibility for leading,
clean and sanitary. assigning, and reviewing work of a unit of Custodians.
604b Sr. Custodian Under general supervision, this Lead Janitor This is the working leadworker level class in the custodial series
support position performs with responsibility for providing direction to custodial staff
custodial duties and assigns, performing similar work. This class is distinguished from the lower
directs, and reviews the work of level Custodian class in that this class has responsibility for leading,
custodial workers for court assigning, and reviewing work of. This class is distinguished from the
facilities higher level Supervising Custodian class in that the latter has full
supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline, performance
assessments, training, etc. for a staff of custodians, with the majority of
time spent on supervisory work
604c Supervising Custodian Under general direction, this Janitor Supervisor This is the supervisory level of the Custodian series. This class has
supervisory level position full supervisory authority regarding hiring, firing, discipline,
supervises a unit of custodial performance assessments, training, etc. for a custodial unit, with the
workers for court facilities. majority of time spent on supervisory work. This class is distinguished
from the lower level Senior Custodian class in that the latter is the
leadworker level that may lead or coordinate Custodians, but does not
have full supervisory responsibility.
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605 Procurement Clerk Under general supervision, this Procurement Aide, This is an entry and journey level classification responsible for
specialized clerical/technician Procurement Assistant. purchasing, maintenance of vendor product information,
level position is responsible for Purchasing Technician review/renewal of blanket purchase orders, and purchasing of
the acquisition of supplies, commodities that require less technical expertise than needed by
equipment, and services for use professional Buyers. This class is distinguished from the Storekeeper
by the court. class in that the latter performs duties relating to the receipt,
distribution and delivery of material, while this class performs duties
relating to purchasing.
606 Buyer Under general supervision, this Buyer, Procurement This is an entry and journey level classification responsible for
professional level position Contracting Specialist purchasing duties in difficult or complex commodity areas of a wide
performs purchasing of a wide variety of materials, supplies and equipment. Buyers are required to
variety of materials, supplies perform a broad scope of purchasing transactions, including writing,
and equipment which may coordinating and evaluating requests for proposals and bids and
require coordinating requests assisting in the development of contracts. This class is distinguished
for proposals and formal from the Procurement Clerk in that the latter performs routine
bidding processes. purchasing duties for materials and services below a specified dollar
value or requiring less technical expertise.
607 Storekeeper Under general supervision, this Stock Clerk. Materials This is an entry and journey level classification responsible for
support position receives, Specialist receiving, inventorying and distributing materials, supplies, tools and
stores, inventories and equipment Incumbents are guided by fairly clear guidelines and
distributes materials, supplies, procedures to receive, inventory, distribute and track supplies and
tools and equipment materials. This class is distinguished from the Procurement Clerk in
that the latter is involved in the ordering and purchasing of materials
and supplies and this class is involved in the receipt, inventory and
distribution of materials.
608 Facilities Coordinator Under general supervision, this Facilities Planner This is an entry and journey level classification responsible for
professional position plans and planning, coordinating and implementing new facility projects and/or
coordinates new facilities moves. This class is distinguished from the lower level Support
projects or court facility Services classifications in that the latter performs routine facilities
changes, including space support duties whereas this classification is involved in the more
planning, coordinating with complex space planning and coordination with vendors and internal
vendors, suppliers, and internal support units in order to implement facility moves or projects.
support units.
609 Graphic Artist Under general supervision, this N/A This is an entry and journey level classification responsible for
technical level position producing creative and quality graphic design artwork and signage for
produces a variety of graphic use by the court. This class is distinguished from other court classes
art work, including documents, by the specialized commercial art expertise required to do layout,
signs, posters, newsletters, lettering, and art design.
scrolls, illustrations, manuals,
bulletins, and forms.
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Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento

Family Law Facilitator’s Office

Paralegal Interview Exercise—Oral Exam

In your presentation, please attempt to answer the following questions:

Paralegal Interview Questions

2. Hypothetical: While conducting a workshop, one of your customers shares

4. Why do you want to work here?

5. Describe the techniques you use to deal with angry customers.

Paralegal Interview Questions

2. Hypothetical: While conducting a workshop, one of your customers shares

4. Why do you want to work here?

5. Describe the techniques you use to deal with angry customers.

Please begin with the presentation you have prepared:

What is the residency requirement to file for dissolution of marriage in

Who must meet this residency requirement?

Please comment on each of the following

Use of lay terminology

Please turn page for questions.

Job Title: Resource Attorney

Print Job Information | Apply

Description Benefits Supplemental Questions

Resource Attorneys are distinguished from Managing Resource Attorney in

1. Educates and assists self-represented litigants regarding court

2. Develops and provides educational materials to self-represented

3. Assists in the review, analysis, and implementation of legislation,

4. Conducts research to enable the court to be responsive to self-

5. Assists in planning, implementing, and administering established

6. Assists in the supervision of assigned Paralegal staff, student interns,

1. Assists in the daily operations of the office.

2. Prepares correspondence and reports.

3. Performs other court-related duties as assigned.

1. Litigant assistance programs, including legal aid and legal assistance

2. Provisions of general, family, domestic violence, probate,

3. Principles, practices, methods and materials of legal research and

4. Procedures, policies, forms and documents used for self-represented

5. Principles and practices of sound business and legal communication.

1. Analyze problems and legal issues and identify solutions.

2. Apply legal principles to case facts and make sound decisions.

3. Research, analyze and appraise a variety of legal documents.

4. Communicate clearly and effectively, orally and in writing, in English

5. Prepare clear, concise and comprehensive correspondence, reports,

6. Exercise sound, expert independent judgment within general policy

7. Operate a computer using standard business software and operate

8. Work with people of diverse socio-economic backgrounds.

10. Maintain confidentiality of Court documents and records.

11. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with judicial

Licenses and Certificates:

• Some assignments may require bilingual skills in languages

• Certification of forty (40) hours of training in mediation techniques

If five or less qualified candidates apply, this examination will consist of an

Your application and any information relative to your candidacy will be

Applicants must achieve a score of 70% or higher in order to be placed on

(The first two questions test customer service skills)

(This question measures the ability to work as part of a team)

OFFICE OF THE FAMILY LAW FACILITATOR

HOW TO DRAW THE LINE BETWEEN

One of the difficult challenges we face is providing self-represented litigants

Information we CAN provide:

1. Information contained in docket reports, case files, indexes, and other

2. Answers to questions concerning court rules, procedures and ordinary