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Position Information SUPERIOR COURT FELLOW Deadline to apply for this recruitment is Thursday, June 4, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST. This recruitment is open to external candidates currently participating in the Judicial Council of California Fellows program

HOURLY RATE Superior Court Fellow Annual Range: $95,971.20 - $112,798.40 Anticipated Starting Rate: $95,971.20 BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS Choice of five medical plans Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula) $3,500 Optional Benefit Plan (OBP) annually Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan) Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA) Dental and Vision Plans Vacation and sick leave packages 14 paid holidays per year Tuition reimbursement FELLOWSHIP DURATION The Superior Court Fellow is an at-will limited-term position for a set duration not to exceed eighteen (18) months. TELEWORK/ON-SITE OPPORTUNITY This position is eligible for a limited combination of telework and on-site work assignments. Telework must be completed from a pre-designated home-based location within the State of California, and employees may be required to report on-site to address business needs

Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded with 48 hours' notice, based on the needs of the Orange County Superior Court. ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT The Orange County Superior Court was established in 1893 and maintains jurisdiction over a wide range of matters, with our flagship location being the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, with additional courthouses located in Orange (Lamoreaux), Newport Beach (Harbor), Fullerton (North), and Westminster (West), as the fifth-largest trial court in the United States and the third-largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have more than 140 judicial officers and over 1,500 staff with an operating budget of nearly $280 million.

Our court is recognized for innovation, resource advancements, and community focus while managing over half a million case filings annually and serving a population exceeding three million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners, and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, modernization, and diversity. The Court is committed to ensuring equal access to court services and enhancing public confidence in the court system.

To learn more about the Superior Court of California, County of Orange, visit our homepage at www.occourts.org. Opportunity Details ABOUT THE POSITION The Superior Court Fellow performs professional-level analytical, administrative, research, or program support duties to assist court management with conducting research, analyzing policies and procedures, and supporting programs, special projects, system testing, and operational initiatives. The position prepares reports and presentations, evaluates and researches court-related issues to provide support and recommendations

The Superior Court Fellow communicates and coordinates assigned activities with various units, provides responsible and complete professional support to higher-level management staff, and performs related tasks within the area of assignment. The Superior Court Fellow classification is a limited-term entry-level professional classification not linked to any job series. The position typically works under the direction of higher-level management staff and does not provide supervision to lower-level staff.

The Superior Court Fellow must exercise good judgment, have influence and expertise to formulate recommendations and administer plans, policies, and programs in support of the assigned unit's goals and objectives. The position can support any functional areas of the court to develop and implement plans that impact workflow and productivity. The Superior Court Fellow may conduct program and operational analysis that supports project management; demonstrates leadership and collaboration with various units of the court.

Duties for the classification may include, but are not limited to: Assumes analytical, administrative, research, or program/project support duties and responsibilities as a continuation of the Judicial Fellowship Program; assignments and tasks may vary depending on the unit and the scope of court needs. Provides assigned management with accurate information, alternatives, and recommendations by gathering and analyzing both current and historical data; identifies trends; explains processes and techniques; monitors information and evaluates/recommends possible courses of action and outcomes; and recommends plans to affect workflow and productivity. Under the direction of leadership, guides planning and project management efforts to ensure strategic, operational, and other applicable policies and procedures are followed; participates in project management plans, project scopes, timelines, and evaluations; collaborates with leaders and staff within the assigned unit(s) on performance measures; and reviews regular and ad hoc reports and understands analysis.

Verifies, coordinates, and leads project controls by establishing and monitoring compliance with schedules; consolidates data from various resources for analysis and reporting of variances to ensure quality. Reviews policy recommendations on special projects or highly visible issues by analyzing current practices, processes, and data; prepares management reports by compiling, evaluating, interpreting, and reporting on current and projected results and progress. Participates in the development and delivery of training applicable to an assigned project, as well as the maintenance and creation of policies and procedures; joins meetings where key changes affecting project training and written procedures are discussed.

To view the full job description, please click on the following link: SUPERIOR COURT FELLOW Minimum Qualifications REQUIRED EDUCATION: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor's degree in any related field. *Note: A copy of your college diploma or official transcripts must be included with your application. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE: Current participant in the Judicial Fellows Program offered by the Judicial Council of California within the past year, and six (6) months of experience actively working for the Judicial Council of California or a California court in a fellowship capacity.

HIGHLY DESIRABLE EXPERIENCE: Experience supporting the implementation of new technology and initiatives that transform operational services. Additional Information APPLICATION PROCESS All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE.

Resumes will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire. For tips on completing/updating your application, refer to our "Helpful Application Tips" guide by clicking HERE. SELECTION PROCESS STEP 1: Applications will be reviewed by Human Resources to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications.

It is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. Only those who meet the minimum qualifications and desirables (if applicable) will proceed to the next step in the recruitment process. STEP 2: Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked.

Depending on the number of applications, additional assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted. STEP 3: Those candidates who are successful in the assessment/review may be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for an interview. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of interview or employment.

All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps in the selection process will include a local background check, reference check, and physical exam. REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request.

Please contact the Human Resources Department at HRStaffing@occourts.org if you feel that you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process. ELIGIBLE LIST This recruitment will be used to select one (1) candidate, and no eligible list will be established. STATUS NOTIFICATIONS You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through GovernmentJobs.com

Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with GovernmentJobs.com and occourts.org. If your information changes, please update your profile at http://www.governmentjobs.com/. E-VERIFY The Superior Court of California, County of Orange, participates in the E-Verify program, which confirms employment eligibility of new hires

QUESTIONS. For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Mary Ann Huynh at m1huynh@occourts.org. For general employment information, please click HERE

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