- Position Information
OFFICE SPECIALIST
DEADLINE TO APPLY
Deadline for applying for this recruitment is Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST.
This recruitment is open to external candidates, internal OCSC employees, and internal OCSC promotions. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies.
SALARY INFORMATION
Office Specialist Hourly Range: $24.00 - $29.74Anticipated Starting Rate: $24.00 – Hourly
BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS
Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)
Choice of five medical plans
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Vacation and sick leave packages
14 paid holidays per year
Educational & professional reimbursement
Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan)
TELEWORK/ON-SITE OPPORTUNITY
This position is not eligible for telework opportunities.
ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT
The Orange County Superior Court was established in 1893 and maintains jurisdiction over a wide range of matters, with our flagship location being the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, with additional courthouses located in Orange (Lamoreaux), Newport Beach (Harbor), Fullerton (North), and Westminster (West), as the fifth-largest trial court in the United States and the third-largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have more than 140 judicial officers and over 1,500 staff with an operating budget of nearly $280 million.
Our court is recognized for leading innovation, resource advancements, and community focus while managing over half a million case filings annually and serving a population exceeding three million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners, and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, modernization, and diversity.
- Opportunity Details
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
The Office Specialist performs responsible and specialized clerical duties. The incumbent is required to exercise excellent judgment to perform their duties with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality. Some assignments may also require the integration of technical knowledge with advanced interpersonal and communication skills.Examples of Duties
Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:- Performs a variety of keyboarding duties, including typing, entry, retrieval of information, and other general office duties.
- Answers questions that involve searching for and abstracting data and providing detailed explanations of regulations, policies, or procedures.
- Interacts with the public, judicial officers, and stakeholders both in person and over the phone.
- May interact with the public or others in difficult situations, which require obtaining necessary information to gain cooperation.
- Reads, interprets, and appropriately responds to a variety of email inquiries.
- Produces high-quality work while meeting deadlines.
To view the full job description, please click on the following link:
OFFICE SPECIALIST
- Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION:
High School Diploma or GED equivalent.
REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:
Three (3) years of full-time (or equivalent) clerical and office experience.
DESIRED EXPERIENCE:
At least one (1) year of full-time experience working for a California trial court or a government agency.
EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION:
One (1) year of the required experience may be substituted by one of the following:
Completion of eighteen (18) semester or twenty-seven (27) quarter units in office practices, business education, or a closely related clerical field from a recognized college,-OR-
Completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, office practices, business education, or a closely related field. Note: To receive substitution credit, a copy of your college official transcripts must be included with your application.
- Additional Information
APPLICATION PROCESS
All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE. Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire. For tips on completing/updating your application, refer to our "Helpful Application Tips" guide by clicking HERE.
SELECTION PROCESS
STEP 1: Applications will be reviewed by Human Resources to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables. It is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one. Only those who meet the minimum qualifications and desirables (if applicable) will proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.
STEP 2: Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.
STEP 3: Those candidates who are successful in the assessment/review may be placed on the eligible list. Placement on the eligible list is not a guarantee of interview or employment. All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps in the selection process will include a local background check and a reference check.
BACKGROUND CHECK
A thorough background check will be conducted, including but not limited to work experience, education, certifications, driving record, criminal record, litigation judgment or verdict, and financial/credit information. Fingerprints of candidates are also taken as part of our background check process.
REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS
Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at
HRStaffing@occourts.org if you feel that you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.
ELIGIBLE LIST
This recruitment will not establish an eligible list. A new recruitment will open for future opportunities.
STATUS NOTIFICATIONS
You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through GovernmentJobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with GovernmentJobs.com and occourts.org. If your information changes, please update your profile at />
E-VERIFY
The Superior Court of California, County of Orange participates in the E-Verify program which confirms employment eligibility of new hires.
QUESTIONS
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Mary Ann Huynh at m1huynh@occourts.org. For general employment information, please click HERE.
Orange County Superior Court is an Equal Opportunity Employer
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OFFICE SPECIALISTDEADLINE TO APPLY - Deadline for applying for this recruitment is Friday, June 5, 2026, at 11:59 p.m. PST. This recruitment is open to external candidates, internal OCSC employees, and internal OCSC promotions. The eligible list established from this recruitment will be used to fill current and future vacancies. SALARY INFORMATION Office Specialist Hourly Range: $24.00 - $29.74 Anticipated Starting Rate: $24.00 – Hourly. BENEFITS HIGHLIGHTS - Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)Choice of five medical plans. Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)Vacation and sick leave packages 14 paid holidays per year. Educational & professional reimbursement. Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan) TELEWORK/ ON-SITE OPPORTUNITY This position is not eligible for telework opportunities. ABOUT ORANGE COUNTY SUPERIOR COURT - The Orange County Superior Court was established in 1893 and maintains jurisdiction over a wide range of matters, with our flagship location being the Central Justice Center in Santa Ana, with additional courthouses located in Orange (Lamoreaux), Newport Beach (Harbor), Fullerton (North), and Westminster (West), as the fifth-largest trial court in the United States and the third-largest court of general jurisdiction in California. We have more than 140 judicial officers and over 1,500 staff with an operating budget of nearly $280 million. Our court is recognized for leading innovation, resource advancements, and community focus while managing over half a million case filings annually and serving a population exceeding three million. The Court's Judges, Commissioners, and employees are recognized for their high standards of achievement, integrity, modernization, and diversity.
Opportunity Details
ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY - The Office Specialist performs responsible and specialized clerical duties. The incumbent is required to exercise excellent judgment to perform their duties with the highest degree of integrity and confidentiality. Some assignments may also require the integration of technical knowledge with advanced interpersonal and communication skills. Examples of Duties. Duties may include, but are not limited to the following:Performs a variety of keyboarding duties, including typing, entry, retrieval of information, and other general office duties. Answers questions that involve searching for and abstracting data and providing detailed explanations of regulations, policies, or procedures. Interacts with the public, judicial officers, and stakeholders both in person and over the phone. May interact with the public or others in difficult situations, which require obtaining necessary information to gain cooperation. Reads, interprets, and appropriately responds to a variety of email inquiries. Produces high-quality work while meeting deadlines. To view the full job description, please click on the following link:OFFICE SPECIALIST
Minimum Qualifications
REQUIRED EDUCATION:High School Diploma or GED equivalent. REQUIRED EXPERIENCE:Three (3) years of full-time (or equivalent) clerical and office experience. DESIRED EXPERIENCE:At least one (1) year of full-time experience working for a California trial court or a government agency. EDUCATION SUBSTITUTION: One (1) year of the required experience may be substituted by one of the following: Completion of eighteen (18) semester or twenty-seven (27) quarter units in office practices, business education, or a closely related clerical field from a recognized college, -OR- Completion of 360 hours of training from a recognized occupational training program in secretarial sciences, office practices, business education, or a closely related field. Note: To receive substitution credit, a copy of your college official transcripts must be included with your application.
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