Assistant Deputy Clerk (Court of Appeal, 2nd District)

OVERVIEW
California Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District, located in Los Angeles, is accepting applications for the position of Assistant Deputy Clerk. Our mission at the Second District Court of Appeal is to provide fair and equal access to justice for all Californians. Candidates must be self-motivated and reliable, with a strong work ethic and a commitment to public service and enjoy working in a dynamic environment that emphasizes personal initiative.

Under supervision, the incumbent performs a variety of clerical, procedural and legal processes supporting activities in the Clerk’s Office in the largest Court of Appeal in California. Duties include prioritizing and examining incoming court documents and materials for conformance to the California Rules of Court, appellate court procedures and local rules; coding, scanning and entering documents into a computer tracking and monitoring system; electronically routing documents; evaluating, preparing and issuing detailed and complex court orders, letters and memos; review and file opinions; answering incoming telephone calls and in-person questions from court staff, the public, attorneys and other courts regarding cases, California Rules of Court, e-filing and other procedural and legal proceedings; preparing and sending out notices, preparing oral argument calendar, serving as courtroom clerk, recording court proceedings; receiving and preparing financial transaction receipts and other duties as assigned.

Salary is based on qualifications and experience.


QUALIFICATIONS
• College degree preferred;
• Excellent interpersonal skills and ability to perform well in a diverse work environment;
• Advanced computer application skills, working knowledge of Microsoft Office, Adobe Acrobat, Dropbox;
• Working knowledge of legal source materials;
• Knowledge of correct business English and legal terminology, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation;
• Attention to detail and accuracy;
• Ability to meet deadlines;
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, and establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with other court personnel;
• Excellent attendance and punctuality.

Assistant Deputy Clerk I: Equivalent to an associate’s degree OR equivalent to graduation from high school and two (2) years of legal clerical processing experience.

OR

One (1) year as an Appellate Court Records Assistant OR two (2) years as an Office Assistant II with the judicial branch.

Assistant Deputy Clerk II: Equivalent to an associate’s degree and one (1) year of legal clerical processing experience OR equivalent to graduation from high school and three (3) years of legal clerical processing experience.
OR

One (1) year as an Assistant Deputy Clerk I with the judicial branch.

Assistant Deputy Clerk III: Equivalent to an associate’s degree and two (2) years of legal clerical processing experience OR equivalent to graduation from high school and four (4) years of legal clerical processing experience.
OR

One (1) year as an Assistant Deputy Clerk II OR two (2) years as an Assistant Deputy Clerk I with the judicial branch.

Additional directly related experience or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis for any of the above.


SALARY RANGE
Salary is based on qualifications and experience.

Assistant Deputy Clerk I $4,656 to $5,660 per month
(starting salary will vary between $4,656 to $5,122)
Assistant Deputy Clerk II $5,120 to $6,227 per month
(starting salary will vary between $5,120 to $5,632)
Assistant Deputy Clerk III $5,632 to $6,850 per month
(starting salary will vary between $5,632 to $6,195)

Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027

HOW TO APPLY
Apply online at www.courts.ca.gov/careers

THE FOLLOWING ITEMS ARE REQUIRED:
• Cover Letter
• Resume
• Completed online employment application

For earliest consideration, apply by January 23, 2026

BENEFITS:
• Health/Dental/Vision benefits
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Choice of annual leave or sick/vacation leave
• $130 transit pass subsidy per month
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401K and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Long Term Disability
• Group Legal Plan

The Court of Appeal, Second Appellate District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.