Assistant Deputy Clerk I-III, Deputy Clerk, or Senior Deputy Clerk

The California Supreme Court, located in San Francisco, is accepting applications for two positions of Assistant Deputy Clerk, Level I, II, III, Deputy Clerk or Senior Deputy Clerk in the clerk’s office. The individuals will be appointed at the level commensurate with their qualifications.

THE SUPREME COURT
The California Supreme Court is the state’s highest court. Its decisions are binding on all other California state courts. The court conducts regular sessions in San Francisco, in Los Angeles and Sacramento; it may also hold special sessions elsewhere.

The state Constitution gives the Supreme Court the authority to review decisions of the Courts of Appeal. This reviewing power enables the Supreme Court to decide important legal questions and to maintain uniformity in the law. The court selects specific issues for review, or it may decide all the issues in a case. The Supreme Court has original jurisdiction in proceedings for writs of habeas corpus, mandamus, certiorari, and prohibition. The Constitution also directs the court to review all cases in which a trial court has pronounced a judgment of death. Under state law, these cases are automatically appealed directly from a trial court to the Supreme Court. In addition, the Supreme Court reviews the recommendations of the Commission on Judicial Performance and the State Bar of California concerning the discipline of judges and attorneys for misconduct. The court may also review decisions of the Public Utilities Commission.

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 supervision of the Clerk/Administrator or the Assistant Clerk/Administrator, and depending upon which classification the incumbent occupies:

• Prioritizes and examines incoming court documents and materials for conformance to the California Rules of Court, appellate court procedures, and local rules;
• Codes and enters documents into a computer tracking and monitoring system, and routes documents to appropriate party;
• Evaluates, prepares, and issues detailed and complex court orders, letters, remittiturs, etc., and reviews files and opinions;
• Answers incoming calls or in-person questions from the court staff, public, attorneys, and other courts regarding cases, California Rules of Court, and other procedural and legal processing issues;
• Opens, reviews, separates, and distributes mail, and processes outgoing mail;
• Monitors and follows up on overdue documents and records with trial courts, counsel, and in pro per litigants;
• Prepares and sends out default notices and other notices relating to cases;
• Serves as courtroom clerk, including recording, and entry of court proceedings into minutes;
• Orders exhibits and files from trial courts, and returns them;
• Prepares oral argument calendar;
• Maintains court exhibits, court files, documents, transcripts, etc.;
• Receives moneys and prepares financial transaction receipts; and
• Performs other related work as assigned.

WORKING CONDITIONS

• Must be available to work overtime.
• Must be able to work independently.

Salary

• Salary Ranges:
  Assistant Deputy Clerk I: $4,793 - $5,824 per month
  Assistant Deputy Clerk II: $5,268 - $6,406 per month
  Assistant Deputy Clerk III: $5,794 - $7,046 per month
  Deputy Clerk: $6,372 - $7,749 per month
  Senior Deputy Clerk: $7,015 - $8,527 per month

Qualifications

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.

Deputy Clerk: Equivalent to an associate’s degree and three (3) years of legal clerical processing experience OR equivalent to graduation from high school and five (5) years of legal clerical processing experience.

OR

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

Senior Deputy Clerk: Equivalent to an associate’s degree and four (4) years of legal clerical processing experience OR equivalent to graduation from high school and six (6) years of legal processing experience.

OR

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

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

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS
Experience as an assistant deputy clerk or deputy clerk in a state trial court and/or paralegal experience, and experience dealing with the public.

Other Information

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

How to Apply

Please apply by November 20, 2026, however, the positions will remain open until filled. These position requires the submission of our official application, cover letter, and resume. Only those applicants invited to attend interviews will be contacted.

To complete an 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 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
• Long Term Care Disability (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional)
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF) eligibility

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Supreme Court of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.