Superior Court of California, County of Riverside
Appeals Clerk III
Superior Court of California, County of Riverside, Riverside, California, United States, 92504
Job Overview
Are you ready to lead a high‑impact team handling legal appeals, training staff, solving case issues, and ensuring accuracy in legal processing? Join us as an Appeals Clerk III, where your attention to detail, problem‑solving skills, and leadership will shape justice behind the scenes.
Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Two (2) years of legal court–related clerical or higher‑level experience in a court of law processing legal documents, preparing court calendars, performing jury selection duties, or providing one‑on‑one training.
Essential Duties Lead a high‑impact team that handles legal appeals, trains staff, solves case issues, and maintains accuracy in legal processing.
Benefits
Annual merit increase for satisfactory job performance.
A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
A pension plan with CalPERS (7‑8% contribution).
Optional deferred compensation program.
Generous leave accruals.
Fourteen (14) paid holidays.
Bereavement leave.
Tuition discounts.
Qualified employer for PSLF or TEPSLF certification.
Selection Process Step I: All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; selected candidates may be referred to Step II.
Step II: Selected candidates may be invited to take online and/or in‑person pass/fail assessments. Passers may be referred to Step III.
Step III: Successful candidates will be reviewed by Subject Matter Experts and may be invited to an oral interview.
Step IV: Successful candidates after the interview may be placed on an eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of employment.
Additional Steps Background and reference checks.
Important Information All applicants must submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu. The deadline to apply for first‑round consideration is Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST. This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time.
Status notifications will be communicated by email or text through governmentjobs.com. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Contact the Human Resources Department at 951‑777‑3017 or HR@riverside.courts.ca.gov if accommodations are needed.
Job Details Unit: LIUNA FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt Reports to: Division Manager Amount of Travel Required: Less than 10% Work Schedule: M‑F 8 hrs. per day Positions Supervised: None Pay Scale ID / Level: APCLKIII / 11
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Qualifications
High school diploma or GED.
Two (2) years of legal court–related clerical or higher‑level experience in a court of law processing legal documents, preparing court calendars, performing jury selection duties, or providing one‑on‑one training.
Essential Duties Lead a high‑impact team that handles legal appeals, trains staff, solves case issues, and maintains accuracy in legal processing.
Benefits
Annual merit increase for satisfactory job performance.
A robust benefit plan including medical, dental, vision, disability, and life insurance.
A pension plan with CalPERS (7‑8% contribution).
Optional deferred compensation program.
Generous leave accruals.
Fourteen (14) paid holidays.
Bereavement leave.
Tuition discounts.
Qualified employer for PSLF or TEPSLF certification.
Selection Process Step I: All applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; selected candidates may be referred to Step II.
Step II: Selected candidates may be invited to take online and/or in‑person pass/fail assessments. Passers may be referred to Step III.
Step III: Successful candidates will be reviewed by Subject Matter Experts and may be invited to an oral interview.
Step IV: Successful candidates after the interview may be placed on an eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of employment.
Additional Steps Background and reference checks.
Important Information All applicants must submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. Resumes will not be accepted in lieu. The deadline to apply for first‑round consideration is Thursday, January 22, 2026, at 11:59 PM PST. This recruitment will remain open until the needs of the Court have been met and may close at any time.
Status notifications will be communicated by email or text through governmentjobs.com. Reasonable accommodations are available for applicants with disabilities. Contact the Human Resources Department at 951‑777‑3017 or HR@riverside.courts.ca.gov if accommodations are needed.
Job Details Unit: LIUNA FLSA Status: Non‑Exempt Reports to: Division Manager Amount of Travel Required: Less than 10% Work Schedule: M‑F 8 hrs. per day Positions Supervised: None Pay Scale ID / Level: APCLKIII / 11
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