Supreme Court Paralegal I, II, or Senior Supreme Court Paralegal

The California Supreme Court Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions (CJEO) is accepting applications for a fulltime paralegal. The position is being recruited at levels I, II, or senior and will be staffed at a level commensurate with the qualifications of the selected individual.

Article VI, section 18(m) of the California Constitution charges the Supreme Court with adopting the Code of Judicial Ethics to govern the conduct of judges and judicial candidates.

The Supreme Court has adopted rule 9.80 of the California Rules of Court and established the Committee on Judicial Ethics Opinions to provide judicial ethics advisory opinions and advice to judicial officers, candidates for judicial office, and the public. In providing its opinions and advice, the committee acts independently of the Supreme Court, the Commission on Judicial Performance, and all other entities. The committee relies on and interprets the California Code of Judicial Ethics, the decisions of the Supreme Court and of the Commission on Judicial Performance, and other relevant sources in its opinions and advice.

The committee is authorized to provide ethics advice to judicial officers and candidates for judicial office, and to consider suggestions from the public when issuing formal written opinions, informal written opinions, and expedited advice.

The Supreme Court of California offers a hybrid work schedule with two days per week in the office and three days per week remote, depending on work assignments.

Duties

Under general supervision, the position will provide paralegal and legal analytical support to attorneys and judicial committee members in the area of judicial ethics, and perform other related duties as assigned. Paralegal will work closely with attorneys and judicial committee members to gather documentation and supporting information; locate, summarize, and compile substantive information on subjects which assist in the preparation of judicial ethics advisory opinions, judicial ethics newsletters, and other resources provided to the judiciary on behalf of CJEO; update, organize, and maintain files, online resources, and database information; perform research, including the use of computer assisted legal research systems; and provide clerical assistance.

Salary

• Supreme Court Paralegal I: $5,524 - $6,710 per month
  Supreme Court Paralegal II: $6,074 - $7,383 per month

Qualifications

Supreme Court Paralegal I: Equivalent to one year of paralegal experience involving complex litigation.

Supreme Court Paralegal II: Equivalent of two years of paralegal experience involving complex litigation. OR One year as a Supreme Court Paralegal I.

A paralegal certificate from an accredited college or program may be substituted for one year of the required experience.

Senior Supreme Court Paralegal: Equivalent to three years of paralegal experience involving complex litigation preferably including some experience with capital cases. OR Two years as a Paralegal II in the judicial branch.

A paralegal certificate, J.D. Degree, or directly related college-level education may be substituted for six months of the required experience.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS:
For all levels, exceptional research and writing skills. Should demonstrate strong interpersonal and communication skills, ability to work both collaboratively and independently, and ability to self-motivate and remain on task even when working remotely. Prior knowledge of judicial ethics, previous experience working and communicating effectively with judicial officers, and successful history working under remote supervision are a plus.

Other Information

If you are selected for hire, the Supreme Court will require verification of employment eligibility or authorization to legally work in the United States.

How to Apply

To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by DATE, 2026, however, the job will remain open until filled. This position requires the submission of our online application, resume, cover letter, and list of references. Only those applicants invited to attend interviews will be contacted. If invited to attend an interview, you will first be required to complete a written exercise.

To complete the online application, please click the Apply for Job button.

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.

Benefits

Some highlights of our benefits package for qualifying employees include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 13 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• $130 transit pass subsidy per month
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Please note: Due to statewide fiscal conditions, state-level judicial branch employee pay is temporarily reduced by 3% through June 30, 2027. In exchange for this reduction, employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave each month.

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Supreme Court of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.