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Do you have exceptional customer services skills? Are you detail-orientated and organized? Are you looking for a job with growth and opportunity? If so, this position is perfect for you!
The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Court Executive Officer.
The Department:
Do you have exceptional customer services skills? Are you detail-orientated and organized? Are you looking for a job with growth and opportunity? If so, this position is perfect for you!
The Superior Court of California, County of Alameda is accepting applications for the position of Legal Processing Assistant - Probationary. Under general supervision, the Legal Processing Assistant Probationary receives, examines, prepares, files, processes and maintains a variety of legal documents; assists the public in person and over the telephone; verifies, enters, and retrieves information from automated and manual record keeping systems; and performs other related duties as assigned.
This is the entry-level class in the Legal Processing Assistant series. Assignments are rotated and employees must demonstrate proficiency in more than one activity (files, data input, public counter, new filings, etc.) of the court prior to progression to the next level of Legal Processing Assistant. Legal Processing Assistants are distinguished from courtroom clerks in that the latter perform clerical activities exclusively within a courtroom setting.
A new eligibility list will be established to fill Legal Processing Assistant – Probationary vacancies at various court locations. Legal Processing Assistants may be assigned or reassigned to various locations within the County and work between the hours of 8:00 a.m. to 6:00 p.m., as determined by the business needs of the Court.
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The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo seeks highly qualified candidates for the position of Deputy Court Executive Officer.
As a key member of the executive management team, the Deputy Court Executive Officer will provide highly responsible and complex administrative support to the Court Executive Officer/Clerk/Jury Commissioner. The Deputy Court Executive (DCEO) will participate in strategic planning and will be responsible for the day-to-day management of the operations, support, and administration divisions of the Court. This will include directing all criminal, family law, civil, juvenile, small claims, traffic, and probate clerk office functions.
The DCEO will also oversee all staffing and personnel functions including recruitment, retention, training and development, and disciplinary action. The DCEO will research and review new technology systems that could assist the Court in meeting workload requirements and will oversee the implementation of new systems and, when necessary, the modification of existing systems. In addition, the DCEO will write, review, monitor, and manage contracts with vendors providing services and materials.
Significant to the role, the DCEO will analyze new legislation and the legislation’s impact on the Court, will communicate with the executive team about new legislative or statutory requirements needed to successfully operate the court, and will establish procedures to conform to new laws.
In addition to internal operations, the DCEO will serve as liaison with the court, County departments, agencies, and the public, and will work with other criminal justice agencies to implement new or mandated programs.
The Ideal Candidate will be:
Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to, the following:
Qualifications
Education and Experience:
Any combination of education and experience that would likely provide the required knowledge, skills, and abilities is qualifying. A typical way to qualify is:
Knowledge of:
Skill/Ability to:
Application/Examination
To apply for this exciting career opportunity, the following materials must be electronically submitted online at https://jobs.smcgov.org.
Resumes and cover letters submitted via email will not be accepted. Applications that do not provide a cover letter with responses to the topic area will be considered incomplete and will not be accepted.
The selection process for this position will consist of an application screening and a panel interview, which may include a pre-interview exercise. Applicants must successfully pass the application screening to move forward to the interview process. All applicants who meet the minimum qualifications are not guaranteed advancement through any subsequent phase of the examination.
Recruitment Timeline (subject to change)
Final Filing Date: October 27, 2025, by 11:59 PM PST
Application Screening: October 28-30, 2025
Panel Interviews (In-person): November 10-11, 2025
Finalist Interviews (In-person): Week of November 17, 2025
San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 770,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically, and linguistically diverse communities.
The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is committed to advancing equity to ensure all employees are welcomed in a safe and inclusive environment. The Court seeks to hire, support, and retain employees who reflect our diverse community. We encourage applicants with diverse backgrounds and lived experiences to apply.
The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an equal opportunity employer.
If you have questions regarding this position or the recruitment, please email Chet Overstreet at coverstreet@smcgov.org.
Join an agency committed to creating a healthy breathing environment for every Bay Area resident while protecting and improving public health, air quality, and the global climate!
The Bay Area Air District (Air District) is a regional government agency, committed to achieving clean air to protect the public's health and the environment. The Air District accomplishes this goal through regulation of industrial facilities and various outreach and incentive programs designed to encourage clean air choices.
The Air District's jurisdiction encompasses all of seven counties - Alameda, Contra Costa, Marin, San Francisco, San Mateo, Santa Clara and Napa, and portions of two others - southwestern Solano and southern Sonoma.
At the Air District, we take pride in our commitment to fostering a workplace that values diversity and promotes cultural awareness. We prioritize employee engagement by providing a collaborative and inclusive environment that encourages active participation and open dialogue. Additionally, we believe in pay equity and strive to create an equitable compensation structure. With a strong emphasis on work-life balance, we understand the importance of supporting our employees' well-being both inside and outside the workplace. Join us in a dynamic and inclusive culture where your contributions are celebrated, and your growth is nurtured.
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Advises Air District departmental management regarding Air District authority, jurisdiction, functions and operational procedures.
Researches legal problems and prepares opinions, briefs, ordinances, resolutions, and other legal documents.
Prepares and tries routine to difficult cases, often involving a specialized body of law.
Represents the Air District in court and in administrative hearings before boards and commissions and state and federal agencies.
Attends Air District departmental, board and commission meetings to provide legal advice on a variety of matters.
Investigates and prepares reports regarding claims by and against the Air District and recommends actions to be taken.
Reviews ordinances, resolutions, contracts and other documents for legal sufficiency; recommends modifications as required.
Maintains accurate records and files and compiles reports of work performed.
Monitors legal developments, including proposed legislation and court decisions, and evaluates their impact on Air District operations and recommends appropriate action.
Performs other related duties as assigned.
A typical way to obtain the knowledge and skills is:
Assistant Counsel I: Equivalent to graduation from a college or university plus an appropriate law degree and two years of experience as an attorney engaged in the practice of civil law with a public agency, preferably involving environmental law. Experience in litigation and negotiation is desirable.
Assistant Counsel II: In addition to the above, two additional years of experience as an attorney engaged in the practice of environmental law with a public agency in the State of California.
Other Requirements
Must be a member in good standing of the State Bar of California.
The Department:
The responsibilities of the City Attorney's Office broadly consist of representing and advising the City Council, City officials, and employees of all City departments in all matters of law pertaining to their offices and departments. This includes appearing on behalf of the City in legal actions or proceedings, providing the City Council with information and advice on wide range of legal matters including litigation and new legislation, and staffing City Council and City Board and Commission meetings as necessary. The City Attorney's Office provides legal advice and support on matters initiated by the City Council, City Manager's Office, and all City departments. Typical work includes research and opinion on various issues; review and negotiation of contracts, leases, or permits; drafting employee policies; review and drafting of resolutions, ordinances, and agenda reports; and preparation of responses to Public Records Act requests.
The Position:
The City is recruiting to fill one (1) Assistant City Attorney position. Ideally, the position will be assigned to act as the primary advisor to the City’s Human Resources Department, with additional general municipal areas of work for other departments including but not limited to finance, governance, conflicts of interest, open meetings, and public records.
The position is expected to perform a wide variety of legal services ranging from litigation (or litigation management) of administrative matters (such as internal disciplinary appeals, PERB UPC charges, and CalPERS determinations) to collective bargaining and MOU review/drafting; legal research and drafting opinions; negotiating contracts; drafting disciplinary documents; drafting resolutions and ordinances; providing on-call legal support to all divisions of the Human Resources Department (records, benefits, testing, classification, labor, workers compensation, recruitment, safety, risk management, etc.); and, staffing commission meetings such as the Civil Service Commission and Salary Setting Commission. This position is also expected to perform other duties as assigned.
The ideal candidate will have superior legal analytical ability and excellent research, writing and oral communication skills and the ability to deal effectively with City employees, opposing counsel, elected and appointed officials, and members of the public.
The ideal candidate will also have experience defending allegations of misconduct in personnel matters, significant experience advising on human resource issues, including Fair Labor Standards Act, Meyers-Milias-Brown Act, labor negotiations, California Public Employees’ Retirement Law, state and federal benefits/leave laws, state and federal employment-related tax laws, and experience providing training in laws, regulations, policies and best practices in personnel management and workplace misconduct
This is a professional position in the Unclassified Service, is an “at-will” position, and the incumbent serves at the discretion of the City Manager. This position is responsible for performing a broad range of duties, which deal with more complex issues. An incumbent in this classification must exercise independent judgment and discretion; manage, control, and direct employees; and formulate administrative policies for the effective use of assigned personnel. The position requires a demonstrated ability to work well with management, professional and administrative support employees in the Office; with clients, professionals, managers, City’s executive management team and all City Departments and elected and appointed officials from the City and various boards, commissions, and committees. An incumbent in this classification must demonstrate strong ethical, professional, and service-oriented leadership and interpersonal skills, set a good example; and correctly apply and abide by the tenets of the City’s Code of Ethics and Values.
This recruitment may be used to fill multiple positions in this, or other divisions or departments. If you are interested in employment in this classification, you should apply to ensure you are considered for additional opportunities that may utilize the applicants from this recruitment.
Additional Information:
Applications must be filled out completely (e.g. do not write “see resume, NA, or personnel file.”). To receive consideration for the screening process, candidates must submit a 1) Cover Letter 2) Resume, and 3) Writing Sample of maximum 5 pages (appropriate examples would be a staff report, public legal memo, redacted memo). Incomplete applications will not be considered.
Application packets may be submitted online through the “Apply Now” feature on the job announcement at www.santaclaraca.gov. This job posting is open until filled: Applications will be reviewed on a monthly basis. If you are interested in applying you are encouraged to apply as soon as possible, before the posting is closed, which may happen at any time.
THIS RECRUITMENT MAY BE USED TO FILL MULTIPLE POSITIONS IN THIS, OR OTHER DIVISIONS OR DEPARTMENTS BESIDES THE POSITIONS LISTED BELOW. IF YOU ARE INTERESTED IN EMPLOYMENT IN THIS CLASSIFICATION, YOU SHOULD APPLY TO ENSURE YOU ARE CONSIDERED FOR ADDITIONAL OPPORTUNITIES THAT MAY UTILIZE THE APPLICANTS FROM THIS RECRUITMENT. MEETING THE MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS DOES NOT GUARANTEE ADMITTANCE INTO THE EXAMINATION PROCESS. ONLY THE MOST QUALIFIED CANDIDATES WHO DEMONSTRATE THE BEST COMBINATION OF QUALIFICATIONS IN RELATION TO THE REQUIREMENTS AND DUTIES OF THE POSITION WILL BE INVITED TO TEST OR INTERVIEW.
The annual salary range for this position is $213,185.04 - $275,895.96. This position will be filled at or near the minimum of the salary range.
Minimum Qualifications
EXPERIENCE
• J.D. or L.L.B. from an accredited law school;
• Six (6) years recent experience in the general practice of law. Four (4) years of the qualifying experience must include dealing with municipal, county or state governmental agencies in the State of California;
• One year of supervisory experience is desirable; and
• Trial experience is highly desirable.
CERTIFICATION
• Active member in good standing of the State Bar of California is required;
• Admission to the Federal District Court and Federal Appeals Court Bar is desirable.
LICENSE:
Possession of an appropriate California driver's license is required.
OTHER REQUIREMENTS
Must be able to perform all of the essential functions of the job.
CONFLICT OF INTEREST
Incumbents in this position are required to file a Conflict of Interest statement upon assuming office, annually and upon leaving office, in accordance with City Manager Directive 100.
