Court Coordinator

JOB POSTING WILL RUN UNTIL END OF BUSINESS DAY OF MARCH 10 2026.

Job Description

Superior Court of California County of Humboldt

Human Resources Department

825 Fifth Street Room 301 Eureka CA 95501

E-mail:

RECRUITMENT

Court Coordinator

(Full-time - 40 hour per week position)

3 year grant funded position

Salary Range $65000-$89000/year plus benefit package

EOE/ADA

Announced: February 10 2026 Final Filing Date: March 10 2026

POSITION SUMMARY

The Court Coordinator is an exempt/confidential position that reports directly to the Assistant Court Operations Manager. Confidential and Professional positions within the Court are at-will positions which means your employment with the Court is subject to termination by you or the Court with or without cause and with or without notice at any time. Furthermore this position is grant funded and employment is subject to funding availability.

The primary assignment of the Court Coordinator will be to the Tribal and State Family Wellness Courts. The vision for this Court draws on the strong partnership between the Humboldt Superior Court local Tribes and robust partnerships with community stakeholders. The Court Coordinator will provide both operational and policy support to the judiciary and the Court team members. These responsibilities include overseeing the Family Wellness Courts daily operations strategic planning grant management development of policies and procedures grant and other funding development and coordination of interagency and community partnerships.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES AND DISTINGUISHING CHARACTERISTICS

(Essential duties may vary from position to position within this classification. Reasonable accommodation will be made when requested and determined by the Court to be appropriate under applicable law.)

• Establish government-to-government relationships with tribes in the region.
• Represent the Court and serve as the Courts primary contact:
  • Developing strong working relationships with tribal representatives service providers public and private entities community stakeholders and the public;
  • Serving as liaison between Court team members;
  • Managing relationships with community partners; and
  • Responding to all inquiries.
• In collaboration with the Court team develop Court policies and operating procedures that reflect tribal healing to wellness restorative justice and evidenced-based approaches.
• Convene meetings of the steering committee core team systems meetings and working groups to discuss issues and track progress.
• Coordinate ongoing education for judges and the Court team and as part of the Court team participate in these continuing educational opportunities.
• Manage day-to-day operations of the Court which includes responsibilities related to:
  • Legal screening (determination of whether the prospective participant meets the eligibility criteria for the Court);
  • Orientation to the Court (overview of Court process and expectations);
  • Case files (up-to-date with applicable program requirements and Court reports containing relevant information from Court team members and monitoring compliance with legal requirements)
  • Case staffing (schedule these meetings usually held just prior to Court appearances for participants and Court team members; assist the judges with any case preparation for these meetings and attend them as appropriate);
  • Standard phased treatment calendar of activities culminating in graduation
• Develop and implement systems to ensure:
  • Grant implementation guidelines and milestones are tracked and accomplished;
  • Data and other information are collected as part of evaluating the Court;
  • Data and other information are collected for evaluating compliance with the Indian Child Welfare Act and other relevant statutes and codes.
• Coordinate logistics of the collection of data and other information with the Court team and track progress.
• Prepare progress reports as needed for judges management funders and other justice partners.
• Perform other duties as assigned.

PREFERRED KNOWLEDGE OF

• Grant application process;
• Grant implementation and management process;
• Project management skills;
• Tribes in the region- their histories cultures and traditions;
• Trauma-informed practices;
• Substance abuse and recovery;
• Principles of office automation systems;
• Software packages such as word processing database spreadsheet graphics and communications;
• Effective training techniques;
• Analyze data and system malfunctions recognize problems draw logical conclusions and develop an effective course of action;
• Read comprehend and interpret reference training manuals and procedures;
• Comprehend Court procedures and processes and incorporate into grant funded projects;
• Write clear and concise reports and correspondence;
• Follow verbal and written instructions;
• Prioritize work assignments and work to meet deadlines;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with those contacted through the course of work; and
• Operate a computer and other related office equipment.

ABILITY TO

• Analyze complex technical and administrative problems and evaluation alternatives;
• Prepare clear concise and accurate records and reports;
• Effectively represent the Court in answering questions responding to inquiries providing assistance and addressing concerns from Court staff County Judicial Council of California and other agencies;
• Keep relevant staff informed about upcoming deadlines and deliverables thereby ensuring smooth completions of work responsibilities;
• Monitor paperwork and other related documents connected with grant funded programs;
• Establish and maintain cooperative working relationships with judges government officials attorneys employees and the general public;
• Encourage and promote an effective team atmosphere by providing leadership and assistance to creatively innovatively and flexibly solve problems in a cooperative and systematic manner;
• Collect interpret and evaluate a variety of narrative and statistical data; perform research and prepare written and oral presentations for Court management and the bench;
• Exercise discretion and independent judgment; and
• Possess excellent written and verbal communication skills.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE

The following combinations of education and experience that likely provide the required knowledge skills and abilities are qualifying.

Education level equivalent to a high school diploma or GED experience involving grant writing and grant management courtroom support collaborative programs Child Welfare Services social work or work with Tribal agencies is helpful but not required.

OTHER REQUIREMENTS

• Possession of a valid California drivers license may be required
• Passing a detailed background and/or criminal history check

PHYSICAL REQUIREMENTS AND WORK ENVIRONMENT

The demands and work environment characteristics described here are representative of those that must be met or are encountered by an employee while successfully performing the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

Regularly Required

• Sit at a desk and/or in front of a computer terminal
• Twist and bend neck
• Repetitive hand movement while performing computer data entry as well as writing and scanning
• Stand or sit and move from place to place within the office
• Hearing and speaking to listen effectively and talk with individuals in person and by phone
• Handle files single pieces of paper stacks of paper reference and other materials
• Reach above and below shoulder height
• Grasp lift and move items weighing up to 10 lbs.
• Push and/or pull drawers of desk and/or file cabinets

Frequently Required

• Kneel crouch and stoop while retrieving materials from shelves and cabinets
• Tolerate mild exposure to dust
• Grasp lift and move items weighing up to 15 lbs.

Occasionally Required

• Move items weighing up to 25 lbs.
• Crawl and/or climb while retrieving materials
• Drive to various meeting locations

Employment Eligibility

If you are selected for hire the Superior Court of California County of Humboldt will require verification of employment eligibility or authorization to legally work in the United States. The Superior Court of California County of Humboldt encourages applications from all persons regardless of their race color sex religion age national origin ancestry physical or mental disability medical condition or marital status. Disabled persons are encouraged to apply for all positions with the Superior Court of California County of Humboldt. Reasonable accommodation may be made in the interview and testing procedure as well as the work site.

Policy of Nondiscrimination

Superior Court of California County of Humboldt does not discriminate on the basis of mental or physical disability in the admission or access to or treatment or employment in its programs or activities. The Court offices are wheelchair-accessible by entering the Courthouse from 4th or 5th Street and taking the elevator to the 3rd floor. Special interview arrangements may be made to accommodate disabilities or religious convictions.

Benefit Package includes:

• Vacation: 18 days per year
• Paid Holidays: 14 3 additional Administrative Days
• Health plans: multiple plan options available *
• California Public Employees Retirement System (CalPERS) *
• Dental plan
• Vision plan
• Sick Leave (including Family Sick): 17 days annually
• Bereavement Leave
• Term Life insurance: Court provided coverage of $25000 life/$25000 AD&D

Optional employee benefits include:

• Supplemental life coverage
• Flexible Spending Account Plan (FSA) for medical/dependent care expenses (pre-tax)
• 457(b) Deferred Compensation Plan (pre-tax)

* Health plan options may include costs to the employee.

* Vesting with the State of California is based upon a Service Credit Formula.

How to apply:

Please visit the courts website at It is important your application show all relevant experience and education you possess. Be sure to fill out all the information requested. A resume will not take the place of the application. The application must be signed and dated. The application will go through a screening/review process and only the most qualified applicants will be selected to proceed to the oral/interview examination.

The Courts Human Resources Department is located at 825 Fifth Street 3rd Floor Room #301 Eureka CA 95501. The Human Resources Department can be contacted via email at

Required Experience:

Manager