HCRC Administrative Coordinator I/II - IRT

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DO NOT APPLY ON THE COURTS.CA.GOV WEBSITE. PLEASE REVIEW THE HOW TO APPLY SECTION. This position requires submission of an official application and response to the supplemental questionnaire. The application and supplemental questionnaire are located at The required materials to be emailed to: View email address on click.appcast.io The Habeas Corpus Resource Center (HCRC), a San Francisco-based entity in the judicial branch of California’s state government, is accepting applications for Administrative Coordinator. This specific position works within our Information Resources and Technology (IRT) Group, which serves the dual purpose of providing necessary technology and information to aid litigation led by HCRC staff and implementing the HCRC’s resource center function by developing numerous resources for appointed counsel working on capital appellate or habeas cases. You will perform the range of tasks in the class as described below with focused responsibilities in supporting the IRT team. The HCRC provides direct legal representation to clients on death row in post‑conviction proceedings, in state and federal courts, in which we investigate and review the constitutionality of our clients’ capital convictions and sentences and file and litigate petitions alleging the ways in which our clients’ constitutional rights were violated during their criminal trials. In addition, the HCRC acts as a resource center to outside counsel for the defense of people on death row. Additional information about the HCRC can be found on our website at For details on the position, minimum qualifications, and desirable skills, please see the class specification. Benefits Health/Dental/Vision benefits program 14 paid holidays per calendar year Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave 1 personal holiday per year $130 transit pass subsidy per month CalPERS Retirement Plan 401(K) and 457 deferred compensation plans Employee Assistance Program Basic Life and AD&D Insurance FlexElect Program Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional) Group Legal Plan (employee paid/optional) HCRC employees who live in the San Francisco Bay Area are permitted to work remotely two days a week. Equal Employment Opportunity The Habeas Corpus Resource Center is an equal opportunity employer. HCRC believes that a diverse workforce and inclusive workplace culture enhances the performance of our organization and the quality of representation that we provide to a diverse client base. HCRC welcomes all applicants, and does not discriminate on the basis of race, religious creed, color, national origin, ancestry, physical or mental disability, medical condition, genetic information, marital status, sex, gender, gender identity, gender expression, age, sexual orientation, or military and veteran status, or any other basis protected by law. HCRC Administrative Coordinator I: Equivalent to an associate degree, preferably with major course work in administration or business, and one year of experience performing administrative support work in a non‑legal setting. HCRC Administrative Coordinator II: Equivalent to an associate degree, preferably with major course work in administration or business, and two years of experience performing legal administrative support work or three years performing administrative support work in a non‑legal setting. At both levels, additional directly related experience may be substituted for the education on a year‑for‑year basis; additional directly related college‑level education may be substituted for the experience on a year‑for‑year basis. Ability to Learn and apply legal principles in the maintenance of records and the preparation of correspondence and reports. Coordinate and provide effective administrative assistance and coordinate projects and program operations. Research, compile, and summarize data and information. Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials. Use initiative and judgment within established guidelines. Organize, prioritize, and coordinate multiple work activities and meet critical deadlines. Operate personal computers and use specified computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets, and databases. Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing. Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work. Desired Qualifications Understanding of and commitment to HCRC’s mission. Strong interest in data, information, and knowledge management principles and tools. Precise attention to details and thoroughness. Strong analytical skills, including the capacity to observe, research, and interpret information to develop logical solutions and insights. Ability to manage your time and projects efficiently and effectively. Diligence and perseverance. Creativity and innovation. #J-18808-Ljbffr Judicial Branch of California