Supervising Financial Evaluator
Los Angeles
Saturday, 09 May 2026
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ABOUT THE POSITION - The Supervising Financial Evaluator is a key leadership role responsible for overseeing the daily operations and performance of a financial evaluation unit within the court. This position ensures that financial assessments, collections, and related processes are conducted accurately, efficiently, and in compliance with applicable laws, policies, and procedures. This position provides direction, training, and performance management to staff while fostering a high standard of customer service and accountability. In addition, the role involves evaluating and improving workflows, implementing policy and procedural enhancements, and addressing complex or sensitive cases as needed. This position requires sound judgment, effective leadership, discretion, ensuring confidentiality and safeguarding sensitive information, and the capability to collaborate effectively with judicial officers, court personnel, external agencies, and the public. Key Responsibilities. Lead, supervise, and evaluate the performance of financial evaluation staff, including coaching, goal setting, and performance management. Plan, organize, and oversee unit operations to ensure compliance with court policies, procedures, and legal requirements. Develop and implement process improvements, policies, and workflow strategies to enhance efficiency and service delivery, including effective resource allocation. Provide technical guidance, training, and support to staff while resolving complex or escalated cases and inquiries. Monitor financial evaluation and collection activities, ensuring accuracy, compliance, and timely reporting. The responsibilities above illustrate the general scope of work for this classification. Individual positions may not perform all listed duties, and the responsibilities described are not intended to be exhaustive. For a detailed job description, please click here. Please note the requirements in the job description may vary from the requirements in this bulletin. THIS IS A TELEWORK ELIGIBLE OPPORTUNITY - This position may be eligible for telework following an initial training period and contingent upon the needs of the Court. MINIMUM REQUIREMENTS - To qualify, you must meet one of the following options at the final filing date of this bulletin:OPTION I: Two (2) years of experience at the level of a Superior Court of California, County of Los Angeles, Financial Evaluator. - - OPTION II: Graduation from high school or G.E.D. equivalent –AND– two (2) years of experience performing financial evaluations and assessments of ability to pay. - To qualify for Options that require educational credentials, you must attach the required documentation to your application. For more information, please visit our Applicant Support page. - - Experience at the level of a Financial Evaluator is defined as work collecting information through interviews and other investigative means and the analysis of this information to determine a defendant's or responsible parties' ability to pay Court-assessed costs. This includes the application of knowledge of Court policies and procedures related to assessing an individual's ability to pay, establishing payment plans, and ensuring that the funds are collected in a timely manner. Note: Credit for experience is based on a 40-hour workweek. Part-time experience is credited on a pro rate basis (e.g. working 20 hours per week for two months equals one month of experience). Overtime does not count toward additional credit. DESIRABLE QUALIFICATIONS - Experience serving in a lead or supervisory capacity within a clerical, administrative, or financial operations environment. Demonstrated ability to evaluate, streamline, and implement process improvements to enhance operational efficiency. Proven ability to interpret, apply, and clearly explain applicable laws, regulations, and policies related to financial evaluation or collections. Strong analytical skills with the ability to gather, assess, and synthesize information from diverse sources to support sound decision-making. Sound judgment and problem-solving skills, with the ability to determine appropriate actions in complex or sensitive situations. Proficiency in managing client interactions while accurately navigating and updating case management systems in a fast-paced environment. Excellent communication, organizational, and time management skills, with the ability to prioritize competing demands effectively. APPLICANT SUPPORT & INFORMATION - Applications must be submitted online. Before submitting your application, carefully review ALL the information detailed on our APPLICANT SUPPORT page linked HERE. Applicants with disabilities who require reasonable accommodation to participate in the recruitment process may submit a request for accommodation to the email provided below. For additional employment information, please click HERE. WHAT TO EXPECT AFTER APPLYING - This recruitment process will take up to 4-6 weeks to complete. We will notify you of the outcome after each step of the recruitment process, detailed below:EVALUATION: Qualifying evaluation of education, training and experience based upon submitted application and supplemental questionnaire. ASSESSMENT: Applicants who best meet job-related qualifications will be invited to participate in the assessment process that may consist of any combination of written, performance, or oral appraisal to evaluate further job-related experience, knowledge, skills, and abilities. ELIGIBILITY: Applicants who successfully pass each (and all) recruitment steps will be placed on an eligible list which will remain active for approximately six (6) months and may be invited to participate in a selection interview. Placement on an eligible list may not result in further consideration, only the most qualified candidates will be contacted for interviews. Other vacancies may be filled using this list. Questions regarding this posting may be e-mailed to. Ashley Betancourth, Staffing Partner. Follow us on social media! X | Instagram | Threads | YouTube | Facebook | LinkedIn. Los Angeles Superior Court is an equal opportunity employer.