Court Operations Supervisor

Salary : $96,640.13 - $109,339.36 Annually
Location : 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA
Job Type: Full -Time
Job Number: 26-10
Department: Operations
Opening Date: 10/02/2026
Closing Date: 10/16/2026 5:00 PM Pacific

Position Information
This Court Operations Supervisor opportunity is designated to serve the Court from the on-site Operations Department, located at 1000 Main Street, Woodland, CA 95695. Court hours of operation are 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday.

POSITION SUMMARY

Under direction of the Court Executive Officer, Assistant Court Executive Officer, and/or Operations Manager supervise an operational unit of the Court and perform other related duties as required. This position is "at-will" and FLSA non-exempt.
DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

The Court Operations Supervisor serves as a first line supervisor on a daily basis over a recognized operational division or divisions of the Court (Civil, Criminal, Traffic or Collections) and advises the Court Executive Officer, Assistant Court Executive Officer, and/or Operations Manager on staffing, personnel and unit needs and concerns.

Essential Duties include but are not necessarily limited to:

• Plan, assign, supervise, coordinate, review and evaluate the work of legal process and/or collections staff
• Ensure adequate coverage for the legal process and/or collection unit
• Train staff in legal terminology, procedures and document processing; review work in progress and upon completion
• Authorize employee leaves and absences
• Participate in the selection of staff; appraise employee performance; conduct counseling on work issues; recommend and administer discipline to staff as required
• Develop procedures, forms and work standards for staff; ensure that work is performed in a consistent manner and maintain the flow and quality of work within the unit
• Monitor changes in laws, policies and procedures that impact work; recommend procedural improvements and implement them after approval; assist in communicating procedures to staff
• May interpret legal codes to determine proper filing procedures
• Determine notice requirements, including the type of notice and the parties of notice
• Confer with the Court Executive Officer, Assistant Court Executive Officer, Court Operations Manager, and other supervisors and managers on policies, and procedures and makes recommendations on their revision
• Answer complex and difficult legal or procedural questions related to document processing; advise attorneys, public agencies and the general public regarding the status of cases and procedural information; apply Court policy to resolve issues
• Answer staff questions on the application of pertinent codes as they relate to their duties
• Answer the questions of others as they relate to changes in the law governing operations of the court
• Hear and resolve employee concerns and issues
• Prepare and maintain statistical and narrative reports related to activity and work of the unit.
• Perform unit work when needed due to employee absences and/or emergency
• Maintain/check on office supplies and inventory and prepare requisitions as required
• Prepare and maintain personnel and payroll records
• Serve as court representative with law enforcement agencies, attorneys, and county departments
• Perform related work as required

Employment Standards
Education:

High school diploma or equivalent. Related education beyond the high school level may be substituted for up to 1 year of experience.

Experience:

Five (5) years of legal clerical experience, which includes at least one (1) year performing legal processing, courtroom support, or other similar work in a court setting.

In addition, the candidate must have at least two (2) years of experience in a lead or advanced role.

Required KSAs, Physical Requirements, Work Environment, Recruitment Process
Knowledge of:

• Supervisory principles, practices and methods related to selection, evaluation and supervision of subordinates
• Techniques for training, developing and coaching staff
• The functions and operating procedures of California Trial Courts
• Statutes relating to court legal process and court clerical procedures, including the Code of Civil Procedure, Penal, Civil, Probate, and Vehicle Codes
• Court policies and procedures
• Legal process and/or collections procedures
• Legal terminology
• Basic mathematics and financial record keeping procedures
• Statistical development and analysis
• Correct use of the English language including spelling, punctuation, and grammar
• Modern office practices

Ability to:

• Interpret and apply state statutes, local ordinances, local court rules and procedures pertaining to court processes
• Supervise subordinate employees, including employee development and motivation, discipline and counseling
• Demonstrate effective leadership
• Demonstrate independent judgment
• Train, develop, coach and provide feedback to assigned staff
• Advise and instruct employees on policies and procedures
• Read and understand court documents, including those with most complexity
• Analyze, evaluate and recommend solutions for operational concerns
• Prioritize, maintain and coordinate a heavy workload
• Manage a wide variety of detailed legal clerical and courtroom work
• Work under pressure with tight deadlines and interruptions
• Accurately perform duties with attention to detail
• Effectively use a computer, case management system and related software
• Maintain the confidentiality of court-related records and personnel issues
• Maintain effective working relationships with judges, attorneys, employees, and the general public
• Interact with legal professionals, paraprofessionals and the public in a respectful manner
• Communicate effectively; prepare clear and concise reports and written communications

PHYSICAL DEMANDS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The physical requirements described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions. While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to use dexterity and coordination utilizing hands to finger, handle or feel objects, use a computer keyboard, view a computer monitor, handle documents, single pieces of paper, stacks of papers, and reference and other materials; reach with hands and arms; and stoop and kneel. Hearing and speaking are needed to listen effectively and to talk with individuals in person and by phone. Specific vision abilities required by this job include close vision, distance vision, color vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability of adjust focus.
The employee is frequently required to sit, stand, and move from place to place within the office. The employee is occasionally required to lift and/or move objects weighing up to 25 pounds and reach for items above and below desk level. Lifting of objects weighing in excess of 25 pounds will require team lifting. The noise and traffic level in the work environment are similar to a busy business office.
Normal business hours: 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime may occasionally be required.

RECRUITMENT PROCESS:

To be considered for this position, job applicants are required to complete the online application, supplemental questions, and submit the following:

• Resume
• Cover Letter

After submitting your application, all subsequent communications will be via email. Please provide a valid email address on your application and add and to your email address book to ensure delivery of emails.

Human Resources will review completed applications. Applicants who are successful in the application-screening phase may be contacted for an examination and/or structured oral interview.

For more information, contact a Human Resources representative at 530-406-6881.
The Yolo County Superior Court values its employees and offers the following benefits to Regular and Limited-Term Employees. Benefits may be prorated for employees in a part-time status.

Vacation Leave: New employees earn up to 80 hours of vacation leave in their first year of employment. The vacation accrual increases up to 120 hours beginning at 2 years. Vacation accrual rates increase with years of service. The vacation cap is 320 hours.

Sick Leave: Up to 96 hours per year (8 hours per month). There is no cap on sick leave accrual. Unused sick leave may be converted to CalPERS service credit upon retirement.

Holidays: Up to 14 paid holidays.

Health Insurance: HMO and PPO offerings through CalPERS. Includes generous Court contribution and access to insurance/networks including but not limited to Blue Shield, Sutter Health, Mercy/Dignity Health, UC Davis, and Kaiser.

Dental & Vision Insurance: Dental and Vision insurance are available at minimal cost to the employee.

CalPERS Retirement: Specific benefit formula determined per California Public Employees Retirement System regulations.

Life and AD&D Insurance: Basic Life and AD&D insurance is provided at no cost to the employee. Additional Life and AD&D coverage, as well as dependent coverage, is available for employees to purchase.

Social Security and Medicare: Employer and employee both contribute 7.65% of wages toward Social Security and Medicare.

State Disability and Paid Family Leave: Employees are eligible for the California State Disability and Paid Family Leave programs.

Employee Assistance Program: Among many benefits, the EAP provides up to 6 confidential counseling sessions per issuer per year. It covers any member of your household and is paid for by the Court.

Deferred Compensation Plans: Court employees have access to 457 deferred compensation plans.

Flexible Spending Account: Access to set up tax-advantaged accounts for qualified medical or dependent care expenses.

Parking: Employees have access to a gated employee-only parking lot, provided at no cost to employees.
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Instructions for completion:Carefully read and complete the supplemental questions below. Referrals to a resume or the employment history section of your application will be considered a non-response and your application will be subject to rejection.Do you understand these instructions?

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Certification Statement: By completing the following questionnaire, I hereby attest that all information I have provided is true and complete to the best of my knowledge. I acknowledge that Human Resources staff may contact my current or former employers to verify the information that I have provided. I understand that any misrepresentations, falsifications, or omissions of material facts may subject me to actions including removal from this recruitment and/or dismissal from Yolo Superior Court. Do you agree to this certification statement?

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• No

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Have you ever applied for this or any other position with Yolo Superior Court?

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Please describe any of your job experiences in a leadership role that you believe have prepared you for this position with the Yolo Superior Court.
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Please describe any education or coursework you have completed which relates to the position you are applying for.
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Please describe why you decided to apply for this position with the Yolo Superior Court.
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