SENIOR ANALYST

Overview The Legal Services office of the Judicial Council of California provides legal advice and services to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, trial courts, and the Judicial Council. The Senior Analyst (Rules and Projects Unit) is a program manager and subject‑matter expert overseeing high‑visibility programs where law and technology intersect, providing crucial services to the public and the courts. Responsibilities Serve as program manager and subject‑matter expert for high‑visibility programs of major significance relating to the judicial branch. Manage the Judicial Council forms program, including reviewing and making recommendations concerning forms policy, creation, revision, revocation, and quality‑control procedures. Participate in strategic decision‑making related to the Judicial Council forms program. Act as subject‑matter expert for the Judicial Council in the quality, functionality, and design of forms and the software used to create them (currently Adobe Experience Manager). Monitor industry standards and best practices regarding quality‑control procedures, and recommend potential changes to improve forms and program efficiency. Perform final review of forms for technical and quality assurance. Conduct analysis and research in collaboration with staff in other Judicial Council offices to implement and develop improvements to the forms program, including accessibility compliance, web‑based forms, integration with court case‑management systems, self‑represented litigant portals, and document assembly. Develop reports and presentations for Judicial Council advisory bodies, the Executive Office, and Legal Services office management. Define, organize, and document forms development standards and procedures, testing protocols for forms quality assurance and functionality, and guidelines for the forms program. Plan, develop, and provide workshops and trainings for staff to promote compliance with forms policy and effective use of forms software. Act as primary contact for courts, the public, publishers, and other stakeholders for all forms‑related matters. Perform complex research and analysis concerning high‑profile and politically sensitive issues affecting the judicial branch, particularly those related to law and technology, and manage collaboration between Legal Services and other offices on related projects. Develop, manage, and partner with other offices on law and technology projects such as forms modernization, public‑access needs, e‑filing initiatives, forms assembly, e‑signatures, electronic evidence, etc.; participate in strategic decision‑making, develop agendas, project plans, timelines, and task lists, and ensure task completion. Execute other tasks as assigned, including substantive searches, budgeting and procurement activities related to law, technology, and innovation projects, researching and proposing funding opportunities, and working with the Business Operations unit on technology‑related procurement projects for judicial branch entities. Minimum Qualifications Bachelor’s degree and four (4) years of analytical experience in program analysis, development, implementation, research, and/or evaluation. Alternative qualifications: bachelor’s degree in a related field substituting for one year of required experience, or master’s degree in a related field with one year of analytical experience. One year in the Analyst classification with the Judicial Council or comparable experience in a California Superior Court or state‑level government entity. Desirable Qualifications Experience with law and technology, including understanding and communicating technical language from both fields. Experience with Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Forms or other forms‑building programs. Experience with current and emerging technology, database systems, and computer programs. Experience with court operations technology such as case‑management systems, self‑represented litigant portals, document assembly, e‑filing, electronic signatures, and hybrid courts. Project/program management skills, including coordinating deadlines, prioritizing competing demands, and monitoring project schedules. Research skills in industry trends, solutions, and best practices. Data analysis and logical reasoning skills. Written and oral communication skills, including authoring and presenting reports. Public communications experience. Benefits Monthly salary range: $7,941 – $11,912 per month (subject to temporary 3% reduction). 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. 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans. Basic life and AD&D insurance. Pre‑tax parking savings program. CalPERS retirement plan. Employee assistance program. 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