Clerk​/Executive Officer

The Fourth Appellate District Court of Appeal, Division One, located in downtown San Diego, is accepting applications for the position of Clerk/Executive Officer for the Fourth District Court of Appeal. The position reports to the Administrative Presiding Justice.

Under the authority of the justices of the Court and direction of the Court’s Administrative Presiding Justice, the Clerk/Executive Officer is responsible for planning, organizing, coordinating, and directing the Office of the Clerk of the Court and, with minor exceptions, all non-judicial administrative support activities for the entire court. The Clerk/Executive Officer is an "at will" employee who serves at the pleasure of the justices of the court.

This position offers an opportunity to contribute to the effective and collaborative administration of the court while fostering strong working relationships and supporting its ongoing mission and priorities.

The Court seeks a dynamic administrator with an exceptional capacity for managing and leading people who will serve as subject matter expert on court operations. This position is responsible for performing fiscal, accounting, and budgetary duties, in addition to managing the administrative and operational functions of the Court including assigned duties in human resources, facilities maintenance, fiscal management, information technology, and other court provided services.

The Clerk/Executive Officer should be a team builder who can motivate employees and sustain a culture that combines high performance with job satisfaction, professionalism, and a common sense of public service. It is essential that the administrator foster a respectful environment for employees, as well as users of Court services, and exercises best practices for personnel management. A proven track record of establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with other employees, successful performance management, and knowledge of California appellate procedures are desirable qualities, though not essential if the candidate can otherwise demonstrate the management skills needed for the position.

Applicants can expect the Court to carefully consider both their education and experience.

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
• Flex Elect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Public Services Loan Forgiveness (PSLF)

The Court of Appeal, Fourth Appellate District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

• Policies and procedures associated with appeals and original proceedings before an appellate court.
• Functions, procedures, rules, and regulations of the Clerk’s Office.
• California Rules of Court and rule making procedures.
• Management principles and practices, including goal setting; employee development; program development, implementation, and evaluation; and the supervision of employees.
• Principles and practices of budget development and administration.
• Administrative principles, best practices of personnel management, and procedures associated with human resources, business services, information systems, finance, security, and other services found in a court.
• Problem-solving and conflict resolution methods and techniques.
• The operation of personal computers and the use of specified computer applications, such as word processing and spreadsheets.
• Principles and techniques of preparing effective oral presentations.
• Principles and techniques of preparing a variety of…