SENIOR ANALYST

Senior Analyst (Rules and Projects Unit) JO#6664 Judicial Council of California

JC-518304

- Senior Analyst (Rules and Projects Unit) JO#6664 SENIOR ANALYST $7,941.00 - $11,912.00 per Month New to State candidates will be hired into the minimum salary of the classification or minimum of alternate range when applicable.

Final Filing Date:

6/27/2026

Application Methods:

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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

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JC-518304

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:

Sacramento 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:

http://www.courts.ca.gov/careers 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