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Overview The California Supreme Court, located in San Francisco, is accepting applications for the position of Judicial Assistant to a Supreme Court Justice. Under general supervision, the Judicial Assistant to a Supreme Court Justice performs varied, complex, and confidential project management, policy analysis, paralegal, legal secretarial, outreach, office administrative assistance, and performs related work as assigned. The Supreme Court of California offers a hybrid work schedule with two days per week in the office and three days per week remote, depending on work assignments. Some highlights of our benefits package include: Health/Dental/Vision benefits program 14 paid holidays per calendar year Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave 1 personal holiday per year Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuter costs Pre-Tax Parking Savings Program CalPERS Retirement Plan 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans Employee Assistance Program Basic Life and AD&D Insurance FlexElect Program Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional) Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional) Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility Equal Employment Opportunity The Supreme Court of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer. Equivalent to six (6) years of legal secretarial experience, including five (5) years of technical legal research. OR Bachelor's degree and two (2) years of legal secretarial experience, including technical legal research. Completion of an American Bar Association approved Paralegal program may also be substituted for one (1) year of technical legal research experience. Additional directly related experience and/or college-level coursework may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for either of the paths outlined above. OR One (1) year as a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice or Supervising Judicial Assistant or Senior Deputy Clerk OR two (2) years as a Judicial Assistant OR three (3) years as a Deputy Clerk with the judicial branch. Equivalent years of experience performing the duties of a class comparable in the level of responsibility to the classes listed above in a California Superior Court or California state-level government entity also qualify. Knowledge General functions and organization of the judicial system and the roles and functions of other legal and law enforcement agencies. Legal and administrative office practices and procedures. Complex legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures. Methods of complex legal research. Policies, procedures, and rules governing the intake, maintenance, safeguarding, and disposal of exhibits. Calendar management and scheduling. Computers and the use of computer applications. Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation, with emphasis on legal terminology. Accepted problem solving practices and methods. Ability Learn California trial and appellate court practices and procedures; effectively follow the California Style Manual. Verify the accuracy of complex legal documents and research. Understand, interpret, and apply complex legal concepts, terminology, principles, and procedures. Operate computers and other standard office equipment, using standard business software and automated case management systems; interpret and apply technical manuals and tutorials. Organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple work activities and meet critical deadlines while maintaining accuracy. Use initiative and independent judgment within established procedural guidelines. Exhibit effective problem solving and critical thinking skills. Maintain confidentiality; use tact, discretion, and courtesy in dealing with sensitive materials and situations. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work, including justices, court staff, and representatives of other governmental and private agencies. Train others in policies and procedures related to work. Communicate effectively in English, verbally and in writing. #J-18808-Ljbffr