RESPONSIBILITIES
• Provides administrative support required for the Appellate Indigent Defense Oversight Advisory Committee quarterly audit process of the 120 court-appointed counsel randomly selected claims.
• Provides lead administrative support to the Appellate Court Appointed Counsel Program and the Temporary Assigned Judges Program and their operations.
• Provide administrative support required for the Temporary Assigned Judges Program's tasks supporting the 58 counties and approximately 360 retired assigned judicial officers.
• Provides data gathering and initial evaluation for use in program reporting.
• Identify District Courts of Appeal - Court Appointed Counsel System, Judicial Information System, and ServiceNow system program needs and gaps and recommend improvements.
• Identify appropriate standard query or create ad hoc query and perform data mining in the various programs' systems and PowerBI.
• Attend virtual and in-person meetings to provide administrative support and facilitate resolutions of technical or meeting issues.
• Act as lead requisitioner and goods receiver in FI$Cal and ensure expenses are charged to correct areas.
• Track pending program issues and their resolutions.
Working Conditions The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, and retirement savings plans. The San Francisco office is only a 7-minute walk from the downtown Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is located minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.
The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council's San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days a week, based on their office leader's direction, and reside in the area surrounding this location. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council's Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee's primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location.
Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.
- ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR
Additional Documents - Job Application Package Checklist
Position Details Job Code #:
JC-506302
Position #(s):
156-100-3010-XXX
Working Title:
Administrative Coordinator JO#6582
Classification:
ADMINISTRATIVE COORDINATOR $5,933.00 - $8,305.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.
# of Positions:
1
Work Location:
San Francisco County
Telework:
Hybrid
Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time
Department Information OVERVIEW
The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Coordinator with the Leadership Support Services office. The Administrative Coordinator, under the direction of their manager, the Appellate Court Appointed Counsel Program fiscal services support supervisor, and the Temporary Assigned Judges Program administrative support supervisor will:
• Support the Appellate Court Appointed Counsel Program (CAC Program) by performing a variety of tasks; including in the District Courts of Appeal - Court Appointed Counsel System (DCACS) to produce data for leadership analysis, gather and distribute relevant case and claim information, support quarterly Appellate Indigent Defense Oversight Advisory Committee (AIDOAC) meetings, and other duties as identified.
• Support the Temporary Assigned Judges Program by performing a variety of tasks; including in the Judicial Information System (JIS)to support assignment requests and claims submissions, tracking the processing of team responsibilities, and other duties as identified.
The Judicial Council
The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.
By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council's staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California's most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.
Department Website: http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers
Application Instructions Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 2/12/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.
Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).
How To Apply
Completed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. A completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included, when submitting your application in hard copy.
Address for Mailing Application Packages
You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:
Judicial Council of California
Primary Cert Contact
Attn: Please Apply in Benefits Section Below
455 Golden Gate Avenue
San Francisco , CA 94102-3688
Required Application Package Documents
The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:
- Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
- Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.
Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.
Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:
MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS
EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE
Three (3) years of administrative support experience, including some experience in area(s) of
assignment (such as accounting, writing/editing, database/spreadsheets, direct support to upper
management, etc.).
OR
Associate's degree, preferably in area(s) of assignment, and one (1) year of administrative support
experience, including some experience in area(s) of assignment (such as accounting, writing/editing,
database/spreadsheets, direct support to upper management, etc.). Additional directly related
experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
OR
One (1) year as an Administrative Specialist, Facilities Specialist, or Fiscal Services Specialist with
the Judicial Council of California or one year of experience performing the duties of a class
comparable in the level of responsibility to that of an Administrative Specialist, Facilities Specialist,
or Fiscal Services Specialist in a California superior court or California state-level government
entity.
OTHER
Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.
Benefits HOW TO APPLY
This position requires the submission of our official application, responses to the supplemental questions, and a resume. Please apply by 5:00 PM on February 12, 2026.
To complete an online application, go to job opening #6582 at https://www.courts.ca.gov/careers.htm
The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for Human Resources: 415-865-4260.
PAYMENT & BENEFITS
$5,933 - $8,305 per month
Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this temporary reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027.
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 commuting costs
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.
Contact Information The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website: http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers
Human Resources Contact:
Alexis Ortiz
(415) 865-4565
jobs@jud.ca.gov
Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Sandra Grace
(415) 865-8944
Sandra.Grace@jud.ca.gov
California Relay Service: 1-800-735-2929 (TTY), 1-800-735-2922 (Voice) TTY is a Telecommunications Device for the Deaf, and is reachable only from phones equipped with a TTY Device.
Supplemental Questionnaire Supplemental Questions
To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, please provide a response to the following questions. Your answers should not exceed a total of three pages.
1. Please explain why you are interested in this position.
2. This position will be responsible for resolving issues related to the role's area of responsibilities with external stakeholders. Please describe your previous experience in your methods for resolving issues with external stakeholders while maintaining productive relationships.
3. Describe your responsibilities and experience working independently and your approach to process improvements.
Equal Opportunity Employer The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.
It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.
