Employment
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General Employment Information
Change of Information
Applicants are responsible for updating their contact information. Updates may be done online through the Government Jobs website.
E-verify
Superior Court of California, County of Orange participates in the E-Verify Program. For additional information or to self-check your work eligibility, please visit: myE-Verify.
Special Testing Accommodation
Applicants wishing to request special testing accommodations should email Human Resources Staffing at HRStaffing@occourts.org.
Personal Qualifications
All applicants must possess the personal qualifications generally recognized as essential to become an outstanding public employee, including integrity, initiative, dependability, courtesy, good judgment, and the ability to work with others.
Conflict of Interest
Employees are prohibited from engaging in outside employment and/or volunteer activities which conflict with the interest of the Superior Court.
Employee Documentation
In accordance with the Immigration Reform and Control Act of 1986, all persons hired are required to present to the Court, at the time of appointment, original documents which show satisfactory proof of identity and U.S. Citizenship or a legal right to work permanently in the United States.
Oath of Allegiance
All employees are required to take an oath of allegiance.
Medical Requirements
Some job classifications require applicants to pass a pre-employment medical examination. All positions require employees to be able to perform the essential functions of the job with or without accommodations.
Background Check
All employees are fingerprinted and must pass a background check. Information obtained will be evaluated for compatibility with court employment. Any false statement or omission of material fact may cause forfeiture to employment rights. Information presented on employment application, resumes, and during the examination process is subject to verification.
Travel
Some positions require travel throughout the county. Employees selected for such positions may be required to provide their own transportation.
Equal Opportunity Employer
In accordance with state and federal requirements, the court supports a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity (EEO). Superior Court will not discriminate in any policy, practice, or procedure on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or other basis protected by law. Please email HRStaffing@occourts.org for a copy of the Superior Court of California, County of Orange's EEOP report.
Probationary Period
Most positions serve a 52 week (2080 hours) probationary period.
How to Submit an Interest Card
Are you interested in a position that is not open at this time? Complete an interest card and our application will notify you once the position is opened.
Follow these simple steps:
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Go to the Court’s employment page
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Use the search bar to type in a job title or use the page bar at the bottom
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Read through the job description titles
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Click on a title to read the job description
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If it sounds like something of interest, click on the “Subscribe” link on the right side of the page
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Fill out the requested information
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Click on the “Submit” button
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Once a recruitment begins, you will be emailed of the posting
Application Process at a Glance
We employ over 1500 people in more than 150 different job classifications to perform a wide range of functions including: accounting, office and courtroom support, computer programming and system support, legal research, family mediation services and administrative management.
Review Open Recruitments
Review the Minimum Qualifications
The minimum qualifications of a position are described in the minimum education and/or experience section. Candidates must meet these qualifications to move forward in the selection process. Be sure to carefully review the minimum qualification section prior to completing an application.
Review the Supplemental Questionnaire
Be sure to read the supplemental questions prior to completing the application as they also give an indication of the type of education and/or experience desired. Be sure to fully answer the supplemental questions during the application process.
Submit an Application
Online Application
The Superior Court of California, County of Orange only accepts online applications. You can start by creating an account online on our Government Jobs site. If you are creating an application for the first time, you will have the option at the beginning of the application process to import a LinkedIn profile or upload a stored resume to pre-fill the application form.
Ensure your Information is Current and Accurate
Your application should include your current position and your duties, location, pay, etc. Verify that your contact information (address, phone number and email address) is current. If you currently work for the Court, it is expected that you provide all this information at the time of application for each position. Do not assume that those reviewing your application know your work history. Remember that you may update your personal information at any time by logging on to your profile on our Government Jobs site.
Application Minimum Qualification Review
Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications of the position. Only those who meet the minimum qualifications will proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.
Assessment of Candidates
Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted.
Eligible List
Candidates who are successful in the Assessment phase may be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for future employment. Placement on the eligible list is not guarantee of employment. Candidates will remain on the eligible list until a new list has been established.
Referred Application from Eligible List
Candidates may be referred for a vacancy depending on the need of the hiring department. When a recruitment is open, the resulting list of eligible candidates will most likely be used to fill any vacancies that occur during the time the list is active (generally for six months to one year). If you are not interested in the specific vacancy listed on the job bulletin, but you think that you may be interested in this classification in the future, please submit an application.
When in doubt, apply!
Equal Opportunity Employer
In accordance with state and federal requirements, the court supports a policy of non-discrimination and equal employment opportunity (EEO). Superior Court will not discriminate in any policy, practice or procedure on the basis of race, color, religion, gender, national origin, ancestry, age, marital status, physical disability, mental disability, medical condition, sexual orientation, or other basis protected by law.