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Job Description
Salary Range
91,936.00 - 111,425.60
Job Description
The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is accepting applications for the position of Court Supervisor. Under general direction, the Court Supervisor supervises the courtroom and/or legal document processing operations within a court division; plans, organizes and supervises the work of legal processing assistants and/or courtroom clerks; and performs related duties as assigned.
The current job vacancy is assigned to the Criminal/Traffic/Juvenile Division.
DISTINGUISHING FEATURES:
This class reports to the Division Chief or designee, works directly with judicial staff and has the responsibility for directing the work, supervision and evaluation of the legal processing and/or courtroom support staff. The Court Supervisor is distinguished from the next higher-level class of Division Chief in that the former class supervises courtroom and/or legal document processing operations within a division while the latter class manages the daily operations of a division within a court and oversees the administrative responsibilities.
Example of Duties
NOTE: The following are duties performed by employees in this classification; however, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all listed duties.
1. Supervises daily courtroom, legal document processing operations and/or other specialized functions within a Court division; establishes work priorities, provides direction and makes decisions on difficult and complex problems dealing with a variety of operations within a division; may coordinate courtroom, legal processing operations staffing coverage; and may assign court attendants to appropriate court departments, including arranging per diem services to cover court proceedings.
2. Participates in the hiring process of new employees in a division; trains employees in work procedures, document processing and courtroom operations; evaluates employees' work performance; approves leave requests and timesheets/Workday for regular, contract, and per diem employees; prioritizes and schedules work; and coordinates work flow and cross training.
3. Resolves technical and procedural problems; answers complex and difficult procedural questions related to legal document processing and courtroom operations; advises attorneys and the general public regarding the status of legal cases and provides procedural information; and applies court policies to resolve issues arising from service to the public.
4. Ensures high customer service provided by employees to include timely response to requests for information and documents from internal and external customers.
5. Prepares and maintains a variety of administrative, judicial, work status, narrative and statistical reports.
6. Monitors relevant legislation and determines the effect on courtroom, administrative and operational procedures; and acts as liaison with other courts, local and statewide organizations, and agencies.
7. Develops and implements procedures and work methods related to the work of the assigned section; makes recommendations for improvements in providing services; and assists in the formulation of procedures and training materials.
8. Sets up and determines the methodology to be used in maintaining filing and record keeping systems; assists in the development and implementation of automated systems; and oversees maintenance of evidence and exhibits.
9. Performs special projects and/or acts as representative for a variety of administrative and operational programs such as safety or security.
10. May perform back-up duties in the absence of subordinate employees, including Court Attendants, Courtroom Clerks, Legal Processing Assistants and/or Legal Processing Specialists.
11. May act on behalf of immediate supervisor in manager's absence.
12. Performs other related duties as assigned.
Minimum Qualifications
(May meet one of two options.)
Option I
Experience:
The equivalent to four years of full-time administrative and/or specialized clerical experience in the Superior Court of California, County of Alameda service. Experience as a lead worker is desirable.
Or Option II
Education:
Possession of an Associate's degree or completion of two years from an accredited college or university with major coursework in business administration, criminal justice, psychology, public administration or social science.
The equivalent to one year of full-time experience as a lead worker in a business, court or legal environment can substitute for one year of the required education.
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Experience:
The equivalent to two years of full-time lead worker experience in a business, court or legal environment.
Knowledge of California codes, ordinances, laws, regulations, procedures and policies; legal document processing and courtroom operations, timetables, jurisdiction and courtroom practices and procedures, operations and services; documents and terminology related to civil, small claims, criminal, traffic, probate, family law and juvenile cases; computer and record systems of the Court; spreadsheets and database application software; technical resource materials and information sources applicable to the area of assignment; principles and practices of supervision, training and staff development; and office practices and procedures.
Ability to train, supervise and evaluate the work of assigned legal processing and courtroom services staff; review and analyze problems; and implement changes to work procedures; understand, explain and apply specific statutes, codes, laws and procedures; maintain complex legal records; locate, identify and correct technical inaccuracies; and prepare narrative and statistical reports.
This position includes a one-year probationary period. Employment is contingent upon successful completion of fingerprint check and the provision of appropriately identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States.
Hiring Process
The hiring process will include the following components:- An initial screening of all application materials receivedincluding a completed application and supplemental questionnaire. A resume does not substitute for completing the application. An incomplete or partial application or supplemental questionnaire will result in disqualification.
- A review of the completed application and supplemental questionnaire to select the best-qualified candidates for the oral panel interview process.
- An oral interview that will be weighted as 100% of the candidate's final score. The oral interview may contain situational exercises.
The Court reserves the right to change the components of the examination process and may limit the number of candidates invited to the oral interview process to include only the best-qualified candidates should there be a large applicant pool.
The application and supplemental questionnaire are used to evaluate the candidate's qualifications. If you are interested in the opportunity, it is recommended that you submit your application and supplemental questionnaire as soon as possible since this recruitment may be closed at any time should the Court receive a sufficient number of qualified applicants.
If you require accommodation in the examination process because of disability, please call (510) 891-6021 to discuss.
Job Posting End Date
March 24, 2025 -
ABOUT THE COMPANY
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Superior Court of California, County of Alameda
Show moreThe Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is a state trial court whose mission is to fairly and efficiently resolve disputes arising under the law and to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and the United States. The Superior Court is part of the judicial branch of government that includes trial courts, Courts of Appeal, and the California Supreme Court. The Judicial Council of California establishes the rules and policies that govern trial court operations. The Court is a state-funded independent public employer.
The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda has approximately 700 employees in 9 locations and serves 1.6 million residents in all trial court matters including criminal, civil, juvenile dependency and delinquency, family law, probate, guardianship, conservatorship, mental health, and traffic cases. Following are the 9 Court locations:
Alameda – George E. McDonald Hall of Justice
Berkeley – Berkeley Courthouse
Dublin - East County Hall of Justice
Fremont - Fremont Hall of Justice
Hayward – Hayward Hall of Justice
Oakland - René C. Davidson Courthouse complex
Oakland - Wiley W. Manuel Courthouse
San Leandro – John George Psychiatric Pavilion
San Leandro - Juvenile Justice Center
The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is committed to investing in staff and operations, so that Court employees will be able to offer the highest level of service that true access to justice demands.
The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda’s mission to provide access to justice for all drives Court operations. The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and inspiring public confidence in the court system through excellence in service, integrity, impartiality, competence, and diversity.
About Alameda County:
Alameda County is located on the east side of the San Francisco Bay extending from Berkeley and Albany in the north to Fremont in the south. The County has varied geography with wooded hills, vineyards, streams, and lakes. Elevations range from sea level to 3,817 feet at Rose Peak in the southern part of the County.
Alameda County offers air, sea, and ground transportation access to the rest of the United States and the Pacific Basin. The County has long been hailed as the transportation hub of the West. The County is served by one of the world's most advanced and comprehensive transit systems, including the Bay Area Rapid Transit (BART) system.
The County is home to some of the most prestigious educational and research campuses in the world, the University of California, Berkeley, and Lawrence Livermore Labs. In addition to these institutions, the County offers a developed and diverse system of higher education institutions, and an extensive network of cultural and outdoor recreational activities.
Alameda County is one of the most ethnically diverse communities in the nation. -