Court Operations Supervisor I

Court Operations Supervisor I

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange is now accepting applications for:

COURT OPERATIONS SUPERVISOR I

Deadline to apply for this recruitment is Thursday, June 18, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST

This recruitment is open to external candidates, internal OCSC employees, and internal OCSC promotions. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies.

SALARY INFORMATION

Court Operations Supervisor I Hourly Range: $36.71 to $45.67

Anticipated Starting Rate: $36.71

BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS

Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)

Choice of five medical plans

Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)

Vacation and sick leave packages

14 paid holidays per year

Tuition reimbursement

Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan)

TELEWORK/ON-SITE OPPORTUNITY

The Court Operations Supervisor job classification may be eligible for a combination of telework and on-site work assignments after 6 months of employment for employees who are in good standing. 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Telework is at the sole discretion of the Court and may be rescinded with 48 hours' notice, based on the needs of the Orange County Superior Court.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 is the third-largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have courthouses throughout the county, including locations in Orange, Westminster, Fullerton, Newport Beach, and Santa Ana. We have a staff of about 1,500 and an operating budget of nearly $280 million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners, and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, 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

THE POSITION

The Court Operations Supervisor I learns to coordinate and oversee daily court operations, including supervising staff responsible for courtroom operations, case processing, and specialized areas. The position ensures compliance with court policies and oversees staff and assesses needs, while providing guidance to staff and others to maintain operational efficiency, and provides high-quality service to judicial officers, the public, and court staff. The position provides administrative support to higher-level management staff and performs related duties as assigned.

The Court Operations Supervisor I is the entry-level classification reporting to a higher-level operations staff, and assignments could vary in location, along with case and operation type. The position is required to exercise excellent judgment and perform duties with the highest degree of integrity in order to uphold the public's trust and confidence in the administration of justice.

The Court Operations Supervisor I is used for training purposes and will be expected to gradually perform a broader range of duties with increasing responsibility and independence as experience is gained. The Court Operations Supervisor I is expected to qualify for advancement to Court Operations Supervisor II by the end of a twelve (12) month probationary period. There is no permanent status in this classification. Upon advancement to Court Operations Supervisor II, incumbents are placed on a six (6) month promotional probation period.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

REQUIRED EDUCATION:

High school diploma or GED equivalent.

REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:

OPTION I

Three (3) years of full-time (or equivalent) experience in a court environment performing duties in case processing, calendaring, or other court-related duties.

OPTION II

Three (3) years of full-time (or equivalent) legal supervisory experience in a closely related legal environment such as City Attorney, County Counsel, District Attorney, Public Defender, Probation Department, or large law firm with 20 or more attorneys.

EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: Graduation with an associate's degree from an accredited college or university in the fields of business, public administration, criminal justice, or a closely related field may substitute for one (1) year of required experience. Note: To receive substitution credit, a copy of your official college transcripts must be included with your application.

APPLICATION PROCESS All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. Rsums 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.

SELECTION PROCESS

• STEP 1: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables. 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, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.
• STEP 3: Candidates who are successful in step 2 will be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for interview. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an 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 and a reference check.

BACKGROUND CHECK A thorough background check will be conducted, including but not limited to work experience, education, certifications, driving record, criminal record, litigation judgment or verdict, and financial/credit information. Fingerprints of candidates are also taken as part of our background check process.

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at View email address on click.appcast.io 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 establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain active until the list is exhausted or a new recruitment opens.

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

eVERIFY The Superior Court of California, County of Orange participates in the eVerify program.

QUESTIONS? For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Joe Salafia at View email address on click.appcast.io. For general employment information, please click HERE.

Orange County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer.