Examiner I​/II - Family Law

Recruitment Activities

Oral Exam:
Tuesday, March 17, 2026

Selection Interviews:
Tuesday, March 24, 2026

Resumes are not accepted in lieu of a completed application.

The Examiner classification series has two distinct responsibilities. The first is primarily oriented to the technical review of legal filings and the proper management of open case files. This includes examining filings for accuracy and completeness; ensuring compliance with all legal statues, court rules, and policies; identifying any deficiencies and making recommendations to judicial officers based on the evaluation of compliance with procedural and legal requirements.

The second is primarily oriented to assisting self‑represented court users in the areas of family law and family support. This includes explaining legal options and procedure to self‑represented litigants; reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness prior to filing; and displaying notable communication and diplomacy skills.

The Court Examiner I is an entry level classification. Incumbents receive training and are closely supervised in the completion of assignments. The Court Examiner I classification differs from the Court Examiner II classification in that incumbents of the Court Examiner II classification have sufficient experience to complete assignments with minimal supervision and exercise greater judgment in the performance of his or her duties.

Incumbents of this classification must possess the ability to formulate and present sound recommendations to the Court while maintaining a high degree of maturity, professionalism, and social skills. They must be able to communicate effectively and explain procedural and legal options to court users.

Essential functions are the fundamental job duties regularly performed by an incumbent in this classification. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

• Examine and review petitions, requests for orders, and other documents filed in family law cases for compliance with statutes, court rules and policies;
• Note defects and discrepancies in court filings and prepare summaries with recommendations to judicial officers regarding the documents reviewed;
• Meet with judicial officers on a daily basis to present and discuss recommendations;
• Provide assistance to self‑represented litigants; including explaining their legal rights, obligations, options and legal procedures;
• Identify potential problems with self‑represented litigants cases or filings so possible complications can be explained to the litigant;
• Review legal documents for completeness and procedural accuracy before filing by self‑represented litigants;
• Review and process all default and stipulated judgments filed with the court which required knowledge of all prejudgment procedural requirements, legal requirements regarding distribution of property, legal requirements of marital settlement agreements, etc. and the ability to succinctly explain in writing any shortcoming or deficiencies in the judgment to the litigant(s);
• Display an ability to utilize various resources and tools to perform basic legal research;
• Review changes in legislation and case law pertaining to family law matters;
• Be well versed in the various forms used in family law and family support cases, including keeping informed of any changes to the forms;
• Required to perform basic legal research and to prepare points and authorities supporting relief requested;
• Be knowledgeable in the various computer systems and tools utilized in family law including Odyssey, Dissomaster, Essential Forms, Propertizer, etc.; and
• Maintain punctual and regular attendance.

A Superior Court Examiner I must qualify under one (1) of the four (4) options listed below.

• Option 1 Education:
  Completion of a Paralegal Associate of Science Degree or Paralegal Certificate of Achievement Program which included at least three hundred (300) hours of classroom work from a college or university that is acceptable within the United States' accredited college or university system.
• Option 2 Education:
  Graduation…