What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Services Assistant - (Desert Only) position at Superior Court of California, County of Riverside?
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The Riverside Superior Court is hiring a Court Services Assistant. Play a role supporting court operations through specialized clerical work and outstanding customer service. We’re seeking organized, detail-oriented individuals with at least two years of clerical experience, including direct interaction with the public and familiarity with preparing or processing legal documents. A high school diploma or GED is required. If you're ready to join a dedicated team and build a meaningful, stable career in the justice system, we want to hear from you!
This recruitment will fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list for locations in our Desert Region which includes Blythe, Indio, and Palm Springs courthouses.
For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.Riverside is the fourth largest county in California and the 10th largest in the United States. There are fourteen court facilities spanning 7,300 square miles that serves Riverside’s 2.4 million residents. The courts and its employees hold a unique role in the public sector. The mission of the Riverside Superior Court is, “…in a fair, accessible, effective, and efficient manner, resolve disputes arising under the law and interpret and apply the law consistently, impartially, and independently to protect the rights and liberties guaranteed by the Constitutions of California and of the United States.”
All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE.
Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.
Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.
Selection Procedures:
This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time. However, the deadline to apply for first round consideration is Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.
Step I: All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those qualified candidates may be referred to step II in the selection process.
Step II: Those candidates that are successful in the previous step may be invited to take a pass/fail online assessment. A validation assessment may be performed at any point during the recruitment. Those candidates passing the examination may be referred to step III in the selection process.
Step III: Those candidates successful in the previous step, may be invited to participate in an oral panel interview exam (weight 100%) conducted in person or virtually using Zoom. Those candidates who are successful in the interview may be placed on an eligible list. Placement on an eligible list is not a guarantee of employment.
Additional steps for the selection process may include a drug test, background and reference checks.
Status Notifications
You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
Reasonable Accommodations
Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or Recruitment@riverside.courts.ca.gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.
Unit: LIUNA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Court Services Supervisor
Amount of Travel Required: N/A
Work Schedule: M – F 8 hrs. per day
Positions Supervised: None
Pay Scale ID / Level: CSA/11
The Riverside Superior Court is hiring a Court Services Assistant. Play a role supporting court operations through specialized clerical work and outstanding customer service. We’re seeking organized, detail-oriented individuals with at least two years of clerical experience, including direct interaction with the public and familiarity with preparing or processing legal documents. A high school diploma or GED is required. If you're ready to join a dedicated team and build a meaningful, stable career in the justice system, we want to hear from you!
This recruitment will fill current vacancies and establish an eligibility list for locations in our Desert Region which includes Blythe, Indio, and Palm Springs courthouses.
For a complete list of the qualifications and essential duties, please refer to the job description.
At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication!
We offer:
Annual merit increases for satisfactory job performance
A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability and life insurance
A pension plan provided by the California Public Employer's Retirement System also known as CalPERS. You will contribute between 7% and 8% of your biweekly pay, depending on your membership status
Optional deferred compensation programs
Generous leave accruals
Fourteen (14) paid holidays
Bereavement leave
Tuition discounts
Qualified employer for Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) or Temporary Expanded PSLF (TEPSLF) Certification
Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.
Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.
Selection Procedures:
This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time. However, the deadline to apply for first round consideration is Wednesday, September 24, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.
Step I: All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those qualified candidates may be referred to step II in the selection process.
Step II: Those candidates that are successful in the previous step may be invited to take a pass/fail online assessment. A validation assessment may be performed at any point during the recruitment. Those candidates passing the examination may be referred to step III in the selection process.
Step III: Those candidates successful in the previous step, may be invited to participate in an oral panel interview exam (weight 100%) conducted in person or virtually using Zoom. Those candidates who are successful in the interview may be placed on an eligible list. Placement on an eligible list is not a guarantee of employment.
Additional steps for the selection process may include a drug test, background and reference checks.
Status Notifications
You will be notified by email and/or text message during the process of this recruitment through governmentjobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with governmentjobs.com and riverside.courts.ca.gov. If your information changes, please update your profile at www.governmentjobs.com.
Reasonable Accommodations
Riverside Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations upon request for applicants with disabilities. Please contact the Human Resources Department at 951-777-3017 or Recruitment@riverside.courts.ca.gov if you feel you will need an accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. The Human Resources Department requests that it be advised of special needs at least five days prior to the examination so that a reasonable accommodation may be made.
Unit: LIUNA
FLSA Status: Non-Exempt
Reports to: Court Services Supervisor
Amount of Travel Required: N/A
Work Schedule: M – F 8 hrs. per day
Positions Supervised: None
Pay Scale ID / Level: CSA/11
Salary : $25 - $33
