Senior Analyst (Rules and Projects Unit)

RESPONSIBILITIES

Serve as program manager and subject matter expert for high visibility programs of major significance relating to the judicial branch in areas where law and technology intersect to provide crucial services to the public and the courts.

Manage the Judicial Council forms program.

• Participate in all strategic decision-making related to Judicial Council forms program.

• Serve as subject matter expert for the Judicial Council in the quality, functionality, and design of forms and the software to create them (currently Adobe Experience Manager).

• Monitor industry standards and best practices regarding forms creation software. Make recommendations about potential form or software changes necessary to improve forms creation, revision, and revocation procedures and develop solutions/tools (e.g., templates, objects, JavaScript) to increase efficiency and meet needs identified.

• Monitor industry standards and best practices regarding quality control procedures; make recommendations about potential changes in quality control procedures to improve forms and program efficiency. Perform final review of forms for technical and quality assurance.

• Perform analysis and research in collaboration with staff in other Judicial Council offices to implement and develop improvements to the Judicial Council forms program, including accessibility compliance; web-based forms; integration with court case management systems; self-represented litigant portals; document assembly, etc.

• Develop related reports and presentations for Judicial Council advisory bodies, the Judicial Council Executive Office and Legal Services office management, as needed.

• Define, organize, and document Judicial Council 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 other trainings for Judicial Council staff to promote compliance with forms policy and effective use of forms software.

• Serve as main contact for courts, public, publishers, and other internal and external stakeholders for all forms-related matters.


Perform complex research and analysis regarding high profile and politically sensitive issues affecting the judicial branch, particularly those related to law and technology, and developing and managing collaboration between Legal Services and other Judicial Council staff offices on projects and research involving these issues.

• Research, analyze, provide consultation on, and prepare memoranda on industry standards, best practices, and emerging technologies. Examples include research on electronic filing and service, forms assembly, the creation and maintenance of electronic court records, electronic signatures, electronic evidence, and access to electronic records, and privacy policies as they relate to these technologies.

• Draft reports and other documents for Judicial Council advisory bodies, as needed.

• Develop, manage, and partner with other offices on law and technology projects, e.g., forms modernization, public access needs, e-filing initiatives, forms assembly, e-signatures, electronic evidence, etc. Participate in strategic decision-making regarding collaborative projects, develop agendas, project plans, timelines, and tasks lists and ensure completion of tasks for success of projects.

Other Duties and Responsibilities:

• Perform other tasks, as assigned, for other Legal Services units, particularly the Legal Opinion unit, including: substantive searches of the Perceptive data base, managing complex budgets and procurement activities that relate to law, technology, and innovation projects, researching and proposing opportunities for funding of law and technology projects, working with Legal Services' Transactions and Business Operations unit on technology-related procurement projects for judicial branch entities.


Working Conditions


The Judicial Council strives for work-life balance, including substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package, including pension, medical, dental, and vision coverage, flexible spending, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, student loan forgiveness as part of Public Service Loan Forgiveness (PSLF), and retirement savings plans. In San Francisco, the office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station. In Sacramento, the office is minutes from downtown, just north of Discovery Park.

The Judicial Council offers hybrid work arrangements for many positions. The successful candidate will be expected to work in person at the Judicial Council's San Francisco or Sacramento office at least two days per week and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. To be eligible for Judicial Council employment and participation in the Judicial Council's Hybrid Work Program, a prospective or current employee's primary residence/remote work location must be in the State of California and within a 150-mile driving radius of their assigned reporting location. The office prefers to fill the position for the San Francisco office, but applicants for the Sacramento office will be considered.


Minimum Requirements This position does not have a Classification Specification. Requirements and qualifications for this position can be found in this announcement. For additional questions, please contact the hiring department listed below.

• SENIOR ANALYST

Additional Documents

• Job Application Package Checklist

Position Details Job Code #:
JC-518302


Position #(s):
156-100-3441-XXX

Working Title:
Senior Analyst (Rules and Projects Unit) JO#6664


Classification:
SENIOR ANALYST $7,941.00 - $11,912.00
New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.


# of Positions:
1


Work Location:
San Francisco County


Telework:
Hybrid


Job Type:
Permanent, Full Time


Department Information
OVERVIEW

The Legal Services office of the Judicial Council of California provides quality, timely, and ethical legal advice and services to the Supreme Court, Courts of Appeal, and trial courts, and to the Judicial Council, and its advisory bodies and staff.

Legal Services is currently searching for a Senior Analyst to join its dynamic law office made up of a highly skilled workforce that provides legal support to judicial branch clients on challenging, varied, and significant legal issues. This position will be a program manager and subject matter expert for high visibility programs of great importance relating to the judicial branch in areas where law and technology intersect to providing crucial services to the public and the courts. Among other duties, the incumbent will manage the Judicial Council forms program, including reviewing and making recommendations concerning forms policy, creation, revision, revocation, and quality control procedures, as well as research and analysis for the office on law and technology. The Senior Analyst works under the supervision of a supervising attorney but works independently in managing the workload.

The Judicial Council

The Judicial Council of California is the policy setting body for the state court system and has constitutionally conferred statewide rule-making authority. This authority includes developing, advocating for, and allocating the judicial branch budget. A majority of Council members are California state justices and judges; however, the Council also includes lawyers, legislators, and court administrators.

By enhancing its role as a leadership, knowledge, and service resource for the judicial branch, the Judicial Council's staff organization seeks to continue to evolve as one of California's most dynamic public service entities, focused on improving access to justice for all Californians by innovating and responding to the changing needs of the courts and the public. As a government body charged with improving the statewide administration of justice, the Judicial Council has multiple offices with diverse responsibilities relating to court policy and operations. As employees of the council, every member of staff should view and approach their work as one Judicial Council with a public service mission that is greater than the sum of its parts.


Department Website:


Application Instructions
Completed applications and all required documents must be received or postmarked by the Final Filing Date in order to be considered. Dates printed on Mobile Bar Codes, such as the Quick Response (QR) Codes available at the USPS, are not considered Postmark dates for the purpose of determining timely filing of an application.
Final Filing Date: 6/27/2026
Who May Apply
Individuals who are currently in the classification, eligible for lateral transfer, eligible for reinstatement, have list or LEAP eligibility, are in the process of obtaining list eligibility, or have SROA and/or Surplus eligibility (please attach your letter, if available). SROA and Surplus candidates are given priority; therefore, individuals with other eligibility may be considered in the event no SROA or Surplus candidates apply.


Applications will be screened and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to move forward in the selection process. Applicants must meet the Minimum Qualifications stated in the Classification Specification(s).


How To Apply
Completed Examination/Employment Application (STD 678) and applicable or required documents must be submitted to apply for this Job Posting. A completed copy of the Application Package listing must be included, when submitting your application in hard copy.


Address for Mailing Application Packages


You may submit your application and any applicable or required documents to:


Judicial Council of California
Primary Cert Contact
Attn: Please Apply in the Benefits Section Below
455 Golden Gate Avenue


San Francisco , CA 94102-3688


Required Application Package Documents


The following items are required to be submitted with your application. Applicants who do not submit the required items timely may not be considered for this job:

• Current version of the State Examination/Employment Application STD Form 678. All Experience and Education relating to the Minimum Qualifications listed on the Classification Specification should be included to demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications for the position.
• Resume is optional. It may be included, but is not required.

Applicants requiring reasonable accommodations for the hiring interview process must request the necessary accommodations if scheduled for a hiring interview. The request should be made at the time of contact to schedule the interview. Questions regarding reasonable accommodations may be directed to the EEO contact listed on this job posting.


Desirable Qualifications In addition to evaluating each candidate's relative ability, as demonstrated by quality and breadth of experience, the following factors will provide the basis for competitively evaluating each candidate:


MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

Bachelor's degree, and four (4) years of analytical experience in program analysis, development, implementation, research, and/or evaluation. Possession of a bachelor's degree in a directly related field for the assigned discipline such as political science, public administration, statistics, mathematics, etc., may be substituted for one of the years of required experience. An additional four years of professional experience as noted above may substitute for the bachelor's degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.

OR

Master's degree in a directly related field for the assigned discipline such as political science, public administration, statistics, mathematics, etc. that included qualitative and quantitative research, and one (1) year of analytical experience in program analysis, development, implementation, research, and/or evaluation.

OR

One year in the Analyst classification with the Judicial Council of California or one year of experience performing the duties of a class comparable in the level of responsibility to that of an Analyst in a California Superior Court or California state-level government entity.

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS

Experience/Skill In :

• Law and technology, including understanding and effectively communicating technical language from both fields for others;

• Adobe Experience Manager (AEM) Forms or other forms-building programs;

• Other current and emerging technology, database systems, and computer programs;

• Technology used for court operations, including court case management systems, self-represented litigant portals, document assembly, electronic filing, electronic signatures, and the use of remote technology for hybrid courts;

• Providing project/program management, organization, and logistics;

• Coordinating deadlines and prioritizing competing demands;

• Monitoring project schedules, status, and compliance;

• Researching industry trends, solutions, and best practices;

• Gathering data, analyzing findings, and applying logic and reason;

• Written and oral communication, including authoring and presenting reports and other documents; and

• Public communications.


Benefits
HOW TO APPLY

This position is Open Until Filled and requires the submission of our official application, resume, and responses to the supplemental questions. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by Thursday, May 21, 2026.

To complete the online application, please visit to and search for JO#6664 .

The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at View phone number on click.appcast.io. Telecommunications Relay Service (TRS) is available by dialing 711. Once connected, provide the relay operator with the number for Human Resources: View phone number on click.appcast.io.

OTHER INFORMATION

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment eligibility or authorization to work in the United States will be required.

PAY & BENEFITS

Monthly Salary Range:

$7,941 - $11,912 per month

Please note due to statewide fiscal conditions, the posted salary range is subject to a temporary 3% reduction. In exchange for this reduction, judicial branch employees accrue an additional 5 hours of paid personal leave per month through June 30, 2027.

Some 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

• Pre-Tax Parking Savings Program

• CalPERS Retirement Plan

• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans

• Employee Assistance Program

• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance


The Judicial Council of California Is an Equal Opportunity Employer.


Benefit information can be found on the CalHR website and the CalPERS website.



Contact Information
The Human Resources Contact is available to answer questions regarding the position or application process.
Department Website:
Human Resources Contact:
Willie Yapching
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Please direct requests for Reasonable Accommodations to the interview scheduler at the time the interview is being scheduled. You may direct any additional questions regarding Reasonable Accommodations or Equal Employment Opportunity for this position(s) to the Department's EEO Office.
EEO Contact:
Sandra Grace
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Supplemental Questionnaire


Supplemental Questions


To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, we will review your response to the following question. Your response should not exceed a total of two pages.


1. Please explain why you are interested in this position and what skills and experience you would bring to the position.


2. Without repeating your response to question 1, please describe:


a. Any work you have done on developing forms, including the software you have used to create forms, and the purpose and functionality of the forms you created.


b. Your experience with, or knowledge of, court operations and legal procedures, in particular as they relate to technology.


Equal Opportunity Employer
The State of California is an equal opportunity employer to all, regardless of age, ancestry, color, disability (mental and physical), exercising the right to family care and medical leave, gender, gender expression, gender identity, genetic information, marital status, medical condition, military or veteran status, national origin, political affiliation, race, religious creed, sex (includes pregnancy, childbirth, breastfeeding and related medical conditions), and sexual orientation.


It is an objective of the State of California to achieve a drug-free work place. Any applicant for state employment will be expected to behave in accordance with this objective because the use of illegal drugs is inconsistent with the law of the State, the rules governing Civil Service, and the special trust placed in public servants.