Job Description

Posting number: X523H

Department: Superior & Municipal Courts

Job classification: Court Commissioner

Posting type: Open

Categories: Court Administration, Legal, Public Relations, Professional, Executive Management, Customer Service, Attorney, Criminology

Summary

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is currently seeking exceptional leaders to join their team as Court Commissioner.

Please view the online brochure for a detailed description of this position and instructions on how to apply.

Supplemental information

To apply for these exciting career opportunities, the following materials must be submitted electronically at https://jobs.smcgov.org:

• Resume
• Cover Letter that includes:

1. Your name
2. California State Bar number
3. Date of Admission to the State Bar
4. Law School, Degree Awarded, Date

• Responses to the Supplemental Questions

Supplemental Questions

1. Describe your experience working as an attorney during the past five years, including specific areas of the law, trials, and other significant legal practice experience. Cite any relevant cases related thereto. If practicable, please provide the name and telephone number of any person(s) who can be a reference for you regarding your trial/courtroom work.
2. Describe your community or civic service experience. Include the names of the organizations, the services provided, the time periods, and, if practicable, the names and telephone numbers of any persons who can provide a reference regarding your service.
3. Describe, if applicable, any previous Judge Pro Tem service. Please specify the court, specialty area, and period of the service.
4. List the names and telephone numbers of three professional references who are not a sitting judge, commissioner, or staff in this court.
5. Describe any commendations or disciplines issued by the California or other State Bar. Please include the year of the action.
6. Provide a sample of your professional legal writing.

Selection Process

The court hiring committee will screen application packets and extend an interview invitation to only the most highly qualified candidates, as determined by the committee. Panel interviews will be conducted on December 7, 2026. Finalist interviews will be conducted on December 14, 2026. Interviews will be conducted in San Mateo County.

For questions about these positions or the selection process, please contact Aarin Bailey at abailey@smcgov.org.

San Mateo County

San Mateo County is centrally located between San Francisco, San Jose, and the East Bay. With over 750,000 residents, San Mateo is one of the largest and most diverse counties in California and serves a multitude of culturally, ethnically and linguistically diverse communities.

The Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo is an Equal Opportunity Employer, and we encourage applications from candidates who will contribute to our diversity.

Benefits

Benefits-at-a-Glance

The Human Resources Department of the County of San Mateo is assisting the Court with this recruitment. The Court Commissioner positions are Superior Court of California, County of San Mateo positions.

Analyst: Aarin Bailey (11132026) (Court Commissioner - X523)