Judicial Secretary

Are you an experienced secretary with a passion for precision, confidentiality, and supporting the justice system? The Superior Court of California, County of Riverside is seeking a Judicial Secretary to join our team of dedicated professionals. This position is expected to fill vacancies in our Larson Justice Center and Menifee courthouses in addition to establishing a countywide eligibility list.

In this pivotal role, you will provide administrative and secretarial support to Judicial Officers and Executives, handling sensitive legal documentation and ensuring the smooth operation of the judicial office.

As a Judicial Secretary, you will:

• Prepare, proofread, and edit complex legal documents and correspondence
• Manage confidential calendars, schedule meetings, and arrange travel
• Support daily court functions with timely and accurate document processing
• Maintain legal files, reports, desk manuals, and instructional guides
• Perform basic legal research and data collection for reports and decisions
• Operate office equipment and utilizing Microsoft Word, Excel, and other software
• Collaborate with internal teams to meet strict legal deadlines
• Maintain law libraries and supporting document distribution

Minimum Qualifications:

• Education: High School Diploma or GED
• Experience: 3 years of secretarial work, including at least 1 year with legal documents and procedures
• Typing Speed: 55 net words per minute
• Computer Proficiency: Skilled in Microsoft Word, Excel, and other office software
• Other Requirements: Must be able to travel between locations as needed; valid California Driver’s License required if using personal or court vehicle

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.” 

At Riverside Superior Court, we reward hard work and dedication!  
 

The Judicial Secretary will receive:   

• 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  

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 Sunday, October 19, 2025, at 11:59 PM PST.  

All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; those candidates deemed most qualified may be invited to an online and/or written assessment(s), if applicable.  
  
Candidates who take and successfully pass the assessment(s) may be invited to an oral panel interview. 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 comprehensive background check and drug test.