Associate Analyst (Limited Term)

Overview

The Judicial Council of California is accepting applications for a limited term Associate Analyst position in the Collaborative Justice and Behavioral Health unit in Criminal Justice Services.

The Associate Analyst in Criminal Justice Services’ (CJS) Collaborative Justice and Behavioral Health unit will provide support to the Incompetent to Stand Trial (IST) Training and Resource Development project. Primary responsibilities include assisting senior staff with training, research and outreach, and providing local assistance to courts. The position also assists with coordinating vendors and other project stakeholders, identifying local training and resource needs, developing responsive programs, assisting senior staff with research on competency to stand trial processes and legislation, and collaborative efforts with the Judicial Council, the courts, IST evaluators, and other behavioral health stakeholders. The associate analyst will report to the supervisor of CJS’ Collaborative Justice and Behavioral Health unit.

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.

The Judicial Council strives for work life balance and includes 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, and retirement savings plans. The office is only a 7-minute walk from the Civic Center BART station in downtown San Francisco. In Sacramento, the office is located 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 on Wednesdays at the Judicial Council’s San Francisco or Sacramento office and reside in the areas surrounding these locations. Beginning January 2025, employees will work in the office at least two days per week.
 

Qualifications

Bachelor’s degree, preferably in public administration, research methodology, business administration, communication, or a directly related field that would provide the knowledge and skills necessary for the assigned area. An additional four years of professional experience as noted above may substitute for the bachelor’s degree. Or, additional directly related experience and/or education may be substituted on a year-for-year basis.
 

OTHER DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES

• Attends regular CJS staff meetings. 
• Attends training and educational sessions as needed. 
• Contributes to administrative support of Judicial Council stakeholder meetings.
• Other duties as assigned.
   

How To Apply

This position requires the submission of our official application, responses to the supplemental questions, and a resume. To ensure consideration of your application for the earliest round of interviews, please apply by 5:00P.M. on January 5, 2025

To complete an online application, please click the Apply for Job button. 

The Judicial Council provides reasonable accommodation to applicants with disabilities who request such accommodation.  Reasonable accommodation needs should be requested through Human Resources at (415) 865-4260. Telecommunications Device for the Deaf (415) 865-4272.

Pay and Benefits

$6,708 - $9,391 per month

Some highlights of our benefits package include:

• Health/Dental/Vision benefits program
• 14 paid holidays per calendar year
• Choice of Annual Leave or Sick/Vacation Leave
• 1 personal holiday per year
• Up to $130 per month reimbursement for qualifying commuting costs 
• CalPERS Retirement Plan
• Employee Assistance Program
• Basic Life and AD&D Insurance
• FlexElect Program
• Pretax Parking
• Long Term Disability Program (employee paid/optional)
• Group Legal Plan

Equal Employment Opportunity

The Judicial Council of California is an Equal Opportunity Employer.

Supplemental Questions

To better assess the qualifications of each applicant, please provide a response to the following questions. Your answers should not exceed a total of three pages.

1. Why are you interested in this position?
2. Please describe any experiences, education or interests that prepare you to work in the Criminal Justice Services Office.

Other Information

Please note, if you are selected for hire, verification of employment authorization to work in the United States will be required.