Top 89 Court commissioner Jobs in California

Court Commissioner
Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma —Santa Rosa, CA
- $102.31 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- US work authorization
- Senior level
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Court Commissioner Pro Tem (On-Call) - Department of Child Support Services
Sacramento Superior Court —Sacramento, CA
- $16,001.38 a month
- Part-time
- Office
- Senior level
- Ability to lift 25 pounds
12d
Commissioner
Superior Court of California, County of San Diego (CA) —San Diego, CA
- $100.01 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Word processing
- Senior level
6d
Court Reporter (500C)
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- $10,231.30 - $11,508.72 a month
- Online Application
- Mid-level
- Office
- Communication skills
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
Externship with Unified Family Court
Superior Court of California, County of San Francisco —San Francisco, CA
- Internship
- Entry level
Court Reporter
Superior Court of California, County of Butte —Oroville, CA
- $38.93 - $47.32 an hour
- Part-time
- Computer literacy
- Writing skills
- English
Court Deputy
County of Riverside —Riverside, CA
- $30.95 - $49.23 an hour
- Full-time
- Mid-level
Court Interpreter Pro-Tempore (Spanish)
Superior Court of California, County of Butte —Oroville, CA
- $201.12 - $384.80 a day
- Part-time
- Research
- Mid-level
- Office
DEPUTY AGRICULTURAL COMMISSIONER/SEALER
Los Angeles County Department of Human Resources —Los Angeles County, CA
- $100,230.72 - $135,075.36 a year
- Overtime
- Office
- Master's degree
- Bachelor's degree
- Health insurance
- Retirement plan
DEPUTY LABOR COMMISSIONER SUPERVISOR
Department of Industrial Relations —San Diego County, CA
- $7,439 - $10,663 a month
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Bilingual
- Mid-level
- Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Court Clerk I
Superior Court of California, County of Butte —Oroville, CA
- $19.94 - $24.24 an hour
- Weekends as needed
- Word processing
- Writing skills
- Basic math
10d
Courtroom Clerk I - Continuous
Superior Court of California, County of Shasta —Redding, CA
- $4,333 - $5,807 a month
- Full-time
- Data entry
- Entry level
Courtroom Clerk I
Stanislaus County Superior Court —Modesto, CA
- $59,113.60 - $70,907.20 a year
- Full-time
- Word processing
- Basic math
- English
- On-the-job training
1d
DEPUTY LABOR COMMISSIONER REGIONAL MANAGER
Department of Industrial Relations —Los Angeles County, CA
- $9,339 - $11,195 a month
- Online Application
- Hybrid work
- Writing skills
- Office
- Microsoft Office
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Commissioner- Part Time
Superior Court of California, County of Tuolumne —Sonora, CA
- $78.00 - $94.80 an hour
- Part-time
- Writing skills
- English
- Office
1d
Court Clerk I/II
Superior Court of California, County of Yuba —Marysville, CA
- $20.58 an hour
- Full-time
- Basic math
- Pass drug screening
- English
2d
Courtroom Clerk I-II
Contra Costa County Superior Court —Contra Costa County, CA
- $64,453.58 - $93,375.98 a year
- Full-time
- Background check
- Word processing
- High school diploma or GED
- Commuter assistance
- Paid holidays
4d
Daily Program/ Membership Commissioner
Volo San Diego —San Diego, CA
- $25 - $30 an hour
- Part-time
- Mid-level
- Office
- Business development experience
PUBLIC SAFETY OFFICER
City of Lawndale —Lawndale, CA
- $5,402 - $6,832 a month
- Full-time
- CPR Certification
- Word processing
- Writing skills
User Support Technician
Superior Court of Orange County —Santa Ana, CA
- $36.88 - $45.69 an hour
- Online Application
- Background check
- Research
- Mid-level
- Paid holidays
- Health insurance
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Court Commissioner

Superior Court of California, County of Sonoma -
Santa Rosa, CA

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Job Details

Full-time
$102.31 an hour
5 days ago

Qualifications

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Full Job Description

JOB Under the order and general direction of the Presiding Judge, the Court Commissioner performs various functions including, but not limited to, those prescribed by Government Code sections 71622 and 72190

Commissioners may be assigned to any court location for any assignment. It is expected that this position will initially include mental health cases such as Lanterman-Petris-Short Conservatorships including trials and writs, CARE Court, FACT Court and Mental Health Diversion. The position may also initially include Guardianships, Traffic, Treatment Courts and on-call assignments such as pre-arraignment release decisions or emergency protective orders. However, this commissioner position will be assigned based on the needs of the court which could include, but is not limited to, Misdemeanors, Dependency, Limited Civil (including Civil Harassment, Elder Protection, Unlawful Detainers, Collections and Short Cause) or other calendars as needed.

Applicants are not expected to possess experience in all assignments listed. Applicants should highlight experience in possible assignments and highlight a willingness to rotate and learn new assignments. Applicants must be willing to accept and learn any assignment based on the needs of the court. Applicants must possess knowledge of the judicial system. Applicants must also possess the ability to objectively analyze legal issues, principles, and arguments; control courtroom proceedings in a decisive, orderly, and equitable manner; communicate orally and in writing in a concise and effective manner; exhibit appropriate judicial temperament and demeanor, and work effectively under pressure in difficult and unexpected situations.

This is an At-Will position.

Please Note: The annual salary is approximately $212,806. Compensation is set at the sole discretion of the Presiding Judge and the Court Executive Officer.

Pursuant to Government Code section 69917 and California Rules of Court, Rule 10.702, a Court Commissioner may not engage in the practice of law.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES In addition to the powers conferred by California Code of Civil Procedure 259 the Court Commissioner may also perform the following duties:

Acts as a temporary judge pursuant to stipulation of counsel or the parties;
Conducts a daily court calendar; presides over criminal and traffic proceedings, including court and jury trials; hears, reviews, and rules on a variety of petitions, motions, and other actions; takes evidence from witnesses; makes or recommends appropriate findings, judgments, and orders; monitors and determines defendant compliance with court orders and payment schedules; issues bench warrants or driver's license or vehicle registration holds with the Department of Motor Vehicles; evaluates restitution claims;
Prepares court documents, decisions, reports, correspondence, and other written materials pertaining to case findings and orders;
Arraigns defendants, sets bail, accepts pleas, imposes sentence, and issues bench warrants; sets cases for hearings and trials; and conducts court and jury trials;
Reviews court files, documents and related materials to assess cases prior to and following hearings;
Determines eligibility or degree of financial contribution for indigent defense services and waivers of civil filing fees; eligibility for modified payment plans; eligibility for jail or community service in lieu of fines;
Presides over proceedings in civil and small claim matters; monitors and determines litigants' compliance with court orders;
Performs the functions of Referee of the Juvenile Court, which includes juvenile traffic matters and juvenile delinquency hearings as prescribed by the Welfare and Institution Code Sections 247, 248 and 553.
Conducts judicial hearings in family support cases involving Title IV- D of the Social Security Act, and cases filed by the State Family Child Support Division to establish paternity and other child support- related matters. May act as a judge pro-tem in such matters, or as a commissioner making findings and recommendations subject to review by a judge of the court;
Performs one or more of the functions of a probate commissioner, including review of pleadings and accounting in probate, guardianship, conservatorship and related matters, approves creditors' claims, ex-parte requests and other probate actions; and presides over probate proceedings as assigned;
Presides over proceedings involving specialty courts as approved by the court, including but not limited to, Domestic Violence Court, Mental Health Court, DUI Court, Juvenile or Adult Drug Court, and Community Outreach-related Court Programs;
Acts as a Riese Hearing Officer to hear, conduct and decide all capacity hearings requested by any persons subject to detention pursuant to Sections 5150, 5250, or 5270.15 of the California Welfare and Institution Code;
Performs duties of rotating on-call judicial officer to include reviewing requests for pre-arraignment release, issuance of emergency protective orders, bail reviews, and any other on-call, after-hours functions required within the scope of a commissioner’s authority;
Serves on various Court Committees as assigned by the Bench;
Performs other related duties as assigned by the Presiding Judge.

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

Please apply online at: http://sonoma.courts.ca.gov/info/jobs.

All questions must be answered completely; incomplete applications will not receive consideration.

Applicants are encouraged, but not required, to submit a writing sample. Writing samples should be no more than 6 – 8 pages. Applicants may submit up to two letters of recommendation. Letters of recommendation may not come from current or retired Sonoma County judicial officers.

Applicants may submit additional information they wish considered in the review phase of the selection procedure as an attachment to their application, e.g. profiles printed in the Daily Journal or other legal newspapers.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application, but will be considered as supplemental information when attached to the application form.

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.

BACKGROUND INVESTIGATION: Employment is contingent upon successful completion of a thorough background check, 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.

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Court Commissioner

Court Commissioner Pro Tem (On-Call) - Department of Child Support Services

Commissioner

Court Reporter (500C)

Externship with Unified Family Court

Court Reporter

Court Deputy

Court Interpreter Pro-Tempore (Spanish)

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DEPUTY LABOR COMMISSIONER SUPERVISOR

Court Clerk I

Courtroom Clerk I - Continuous

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Commissioner- Part Time

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