The State of California, Court of Appeal, Division One of the Fourth Appellate District located in downtown San Diego is accepting applications for the position of Administrative Support Technician. The Administrative Support Technician will work under the supervision of the Assistant Clerk/Executive Officer and provide a variety of administrative support to the court.

The Court strives for employee work-life balance and includes substantial vacation and holiday time. In addition, we offer an excellent benefits package including pension, medical, dental and vision coverage, flexible spending accounts, up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs, and retirement savings plans.

The successful candidate will be expected to work on-site at the court.

• Responds to requests for building maintenance, telephone repair, photocopy repair, various office equipment repair, etc.
• Requests and secures supplies for the court; prepares purchase orders; processes invoices for payment approval.
• Updates and maintains basic budget and accounting records.
• Administers monthly transit program for court.
• Prepares administrative, financial, and management reports.
• Prepares statistical reports relating to the budget.
• Assists with court event planning.
• Assists with the coordination of internal office moves.
• Assist with the court’s document digitization project including scanning and indexing voluminous case files.
• Provide back up support for processing incoming/outgoing mail, including: mail pick up; x-raying, opening, and distributing incoming mail; and folding, weighing, stamping, and carrying outgoing mail to post office.
• Assists with special projects, studies, and investigations involving administrative functions in an appellate court.

Knowledge of:

• Office and administrative practices and procedures.
• The operation of personal computers and the use of specified computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets and accounting programs, and data entry.
• Organizational policies and procedures.
• Correct business English, including spelling, grammar, and punctuation.
• Basic principles of organizing, accounting and budget; and summarizing data and information.
• Record-keeping principles and practices.

Ability to:

• Provide effective administrative support and assistance.
• Research, compile, and summarize data and information.
• Prepare clear and concise reports, correspondence, and other written materials.
• Understand and follow oral and written directions.
• Safely operate standard office equipment.
• Organize and maintain accurate files and records.
• Organize own work, set priorities, and meet critical deadlines.
• Operate personal computers and use specified computer applications, such as word processing, spreadsheets and accounting programs, and data entry.
• Communicate effectively in English, orally and in writing.
• Establish and maintain effective working relationships with those contacted in the course of the work.
• Lift and move equipment, boxes, furniture, etc. weighing up to 30 pounds.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:
Applicants must have at least the following:

Equivalent to graduation from high school and three years of administrative support experience. Or Two years as an office assistant with the judicial branch.

Directly related college-level course work may be substituted for required experience on a year- for-year basis.

To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5:00 p.m. on May 23, 2023. The position will remain open until filled.

To complete an online application, please click the Apple for Job button.

Include ONLY the following items in your application packet:

• Job Application
• Resume

The Fourth District Court of Appeal provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation. Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (415) 865-4272.

$4,523 - $5,498 per month
Salary is based on qualifications and experience.

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
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• 401(k) and 457 deferred compensation plans
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect program

The Court of Appeal of the Fourth Appellate District is an Equal Opportunity Employer.