Job Overview
Employment Type
Full-time
Compensation
Type:
Salary
Rate:
Range $47,278.40 - $57,470.40
Work Schedule
Standard Hours
Flexible
Weekend Shifts
Benefits
Health Insurance
Dental Insurance
Paid Time Off
Retirement Plan
Life insurance
Professional Development
Employee assistance program
Job Description
The Superior Court of California, County of Butte is an essential judicial institution located in Northern California, serving a diverse and vibrant community. Butte County itself is known for its expansive natural beauty, nestled between the Sierra Nevada and Cascade mountain ranges. This region stretches over 1,600 square miles and is home to approximately 225,000 residents. The court operates two primary courthouse facilities, one in Chico and another in Oroville, offering a wide range of judicial, operational, and administrative services under the governance of the Presiding Judge and the Court Executive Officer. The court employs thirteen judicial officers, including judges... Show More
Job Requirements
- Valid California Class C driver's license or ability to provide alternative transportation
- pass a criminal history background check
- personal mobility to work in various office settings and confined spaces
- manual dexterity to use computers and standard office equipment
- ability to lift and carry items up to 25 pounds
- ability to push objects weighing up to 200 pounds and pull objects up to 100 pounds
- physical ability to sit for extended periods
- ability to stoop, reach overhead, bend, crawl, climb stairs, and ladders
- vision sufficient to read handwritten, typed, and computer generated documents
- hearing and speech adequate for telephone and in-person communication
- ability to travel between court facilities or assigned locations
- ability to work extended hours and weekends if necessary
- work 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday
Job Qualifications
- Two years of experience as a legal assistant, paralegal, or equivalent position
- practical experience in family, civil, and probate law, civil litigation and procedures, legal research and writing
- equivalent to an associate degree in law, paralegal studies, or related field
- combination of experience and training equivalent to completion of a two-year legal assistant program
- supplemental courses or practical experience in civil law, civil litigation, and legal research and writing
- paralegal certificate is desirable
Job Duties
- Organizes, coordinates, schedules, trains, and assists in directing the work of Self-Help Center Legal Assistant personnel
- trains staff in legal terminology and procedures, document preparation, customer service, and various legal topics
- provides lead guidance to Self-Help Center staff in the provision of or personally provides assistance to litigants regarding more complex legal issues, procedures, and referrals
- supports the Supervising Legal Assistant in daily operations of Self-Help Center services, schedules, and calendars at all locations
- monitors, maintains, and oversees a variety of workshops and Self-Help Center services
- prepares or assists in preparation of presentations, spreadsheets, and statistical reports
- monitors operations to ensure compliance with policies, procedures, and regulations
- assists with maintaining inventory at all locations
- assists litigants with scheduling appointments with Self-Help Center attorneys and referral to appropriate agencies
- serves as subject matter expert in Self-Help Center services, assisting in development of operational policies, procedures, and services
- maintains strict confidentiality
- demonstrates continuous efforts to improve operations, streamline work processes, and reduce turnaround times
- works jointly to provide seamless, quality customer service
- prepares correspondence in response to inquiries regarding court rules, procedures, timelines, and statutory requirements
- performs general administrative duties including compiling data, processing forms, creating databases and charts, composing, preparing, and maintaining records and reports
- performs routine office duties such as copying, filing, assembling documents, data entry, answering phones, and processing mail
- performs other related duties as assigned
Job Qualifications
Experience
Mid Level (3-7 years)
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