JOB Under the supervision of the Family Law Facilitator, this position will assist self-represented clients with family law issues, guardianships and limited conservatorships; assess legal problems and the correct legal procedure for the customer's situation; perform a variety of paraprofessional legal duties; prepare legal forms and instructional materials; perform minimal legal research; promote self-help services through community outreach, creation of promotional materials and management of social media accounts; and perform other clerical and/or administrative duties as required. EXAMPLE OF DUTIES
Example of Duties: NOTE: The following are the duties performed by employees in this classification. However, employees may perform other related duties at an equivalent level. Each individual in the classification does not necessarily perform all duties listed.
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Assist pro per litigants from a wide range of socioeconomic backgrounds with family law matters, guardianships and limited conservatorships, in person and through use of remote technology;
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Review litigant intake forms; refer litigants for walk-in help or schedule services by appointment, as appropriate.
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Interview and triage pro per litigants, assess their legal problems and determine the appropriate next steps; make appropriate referrals;
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Assist pro per litigants with correct preparation of legal forms prior to filing with the court;
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Answer questions about court filing processes and explain legal procedure to pro per litigants one-on-one and in group/workshop settings;
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Identify non-routine cases and ask for specific direction from supervising attorney; assist litigant in accordance with those directions;
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Review judgments forms/documents submitted by attorneys and pro per litigants for accuracy, completeness and compliance with relevant statutes and rules;
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Design and manage social media accounts for the Office of the Family Law Facilitator;
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Create, maintain and update written materials provided to the public;
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Maintain accurate logs, records and statistical data for purposes of grant funding;
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Assist Family Law Facilitator, other staff attorneys and court legal assistants as directed.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION
Please apply online at: http://sonoma.courts.ca.gov/info/jobs
APPLICATION SUBMISSIONS REQUIRE THE SUPPLEMENTAL QUESTIONNAIRE BE COMPLETED.
The selection procedure will consist of an application with supplemental questionnaire screening and a panel interview process.
Please list all employers and positions held within the last ten years in the work history section of the application and be as thorough as possible when responding to the supplemental questions. You may include history beyond ten years if related to the position.
Each application and supplemental questionnaire will be thoroughly evaluated for satisfaction of minimum qualifications and relevance of educational coursework, training, experience, and knowledge and abilities which relate to the position. Candidates possessing the most appropriate job-related qualifications will be invited to an interview.
Note: Please refer to required documentation under the minimum qualifications at the time of application.
The Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma is committed to creating a diverse environment and an open, inclusive culture free from bias. We are an Equal Opportunity Employer.
Accommodation:
Applicants with a disability who may require special assistance in any step of the selection process should advise Human Resources by emailing [email protected] upon submittal of application.
Background Investigation:
Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background check, including verification of prior employment, and the provision of appropriate identifying documents to certify eligibility to work in the United States. Please be advised that finalist(s) must be fingerprinted for criminal record check purposes and that continued employment is contingent upon information received in the report. Convictions, depending upon the type, number and date, may be disqualifying. False statements or omission of facts regarding background or employment history may result in disqualification or dismissal.
