Third Appellate District

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June 16, 2026

Job Announcement - Judicial Assistant, Judicial Secretary I, or Judicial Secretary II

Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District JO# 6687 Judicial Secretary I:  $4,760-$5,787 per month Judicial Secretary II:  $5,239-$6,365 per month Judicial Assistant:  $6,350-$7,718 per month   The California Court of Appeal, Third Appellate District, located in Sacramento, is accepting applications for Judicial Assistant, Judicial Secretary I, or Judicial Secretary II. ... Read full article
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