California / Court of Appeal / Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice

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Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

117 employees hold this title in Court of Appeal. Median total compensation for the role is $97,496, below the department median of $108,983.

Employees: 117
Total payroll: $10.3M
Role median: $97,496
Agency median: $108,983
Comparison: Below

What the records show

Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$161$118,588+

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How total compensation varies among the 117 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Record list

Employees with this title

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Edomawit Belachew

Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice/Court of Appeal

2025 total comp

$94,535

Sub-department: Second Appellate District
Base pay: $91,415
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,535
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E88
Work county: Los Angeles
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,301
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1520012362041
Salary Total: $8,052
Total Pay: $94,535

Edomawit Belachew holds the role of Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice at Court of Appeal within Second Appellate District. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $94,535. They are represented by E88.

Rachel Garcez

Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice/Court of Appeal

2025 total comp

$94,376

Sub-department: Third Appellate District
Base pay: $87,113
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $7,262
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E88
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,103
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1530012362011
Salary Total: $7,860
Total Pay: $94,376

Rachel Garcez is a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice at Court of Appeal within Third Appellate District. They work full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $94,376. Union affiliation: E88.

Karen Nagel

Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice/Court of Appeal

2024 total comp

$94,298

Sub-department: Fifth Appellate District
Base pay: $83,549
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,749
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,298
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E88
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: J

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,867
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1590012362010
Salary Total: $7,867
Total Pay: $94,298

Karen Nagel works as a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice for Court of Appeal within Fifth Appellate District. Their status is full-time. Karen earned $94,298 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is E88.

Esther Martin

Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice/Court of Appeal

2025 total comp

$94,270

Sub-department: Fourth Appellate District
Base pay: $91,150
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,270
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E88
Work county: Orange

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,053
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1580032362024
Salary Total: $7,811
Total Pay: $94,270

At Court of Appeal, Esther Martin serves as a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice within Fourth Appellate District. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,270. They are represented by E88.

Stella Pereira

Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice/Court of Appeal

2025 total comp

$94,235

Sub-department: First Appellate District
Base pay: $77,633
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $16,602
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $94,235
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E88
Work county: San Francisco
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,541
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1510012362004
Salary Total: $8,285
Total Pay: $94,235

At Court of Appeal, Stella Pereira serves as a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice within First Appellate District. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $94,235. Their bargaining unit is E88.

Christina Vega

Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice/Court of Appeal

2025 total comp

$93,915

Sub-department: Sixth Appellate District
Base pay: $90,795
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,915
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E88
Work county: Santa Clara
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,907
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1600012362010
Salary Total: $7,670
Total Pay: $93,915

Christina Vega works as a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice for Court of Appeal within Sixth Appellate District. Their status is full-time. Christina earned $93,915 in 2025. They are represented by E88.

Angel Hurov

Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice/Court of Appeal

2025 total comp

$93,838

Sub-department: Fourth Appellate District
Base pay: $90,718
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,838
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E88
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,833
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1580012362006
Salary Total: $7,598
Total Pay: $93,838

Angel Hurov holds the role of Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice at Court of Appeal within Fourth Appellate District. Their status is full-time. In 2025, their total compensation was $93,838. Union affiliation: E88.

Jenna Swartzendruber

Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice/Court of Appeal

2025 total comp

$93,376

Sub-department: Third Appellate District
Base pay: $90,256
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,376
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E88
Work county: Sacramento
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,883
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1530012362001
Salary Total: $7,647
Total Pay: $93,376

At Court of Appeal, Jenna Swartzendruber serves as a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice within Third Appellate District. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $93,376. They are represented by E88.

Jennifer Carver

Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice/Court of Appeal

2024 total comp

$93,051

Sub-department: Fourth Appellate District
Base pay: $89,931
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $93,051
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E88
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,798
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1580022362020
Salary Total: $7,798
Total Pay: $93,051

Jennifer Carver works as a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice for Court of Appeal within Fourth Appellate District. Their status is full-time. Jennifer earned $93,051 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is E88.

Jana Nocella

Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice/Court of Appeal

2023 total comp

$92,922

Sub-department: Fourth Appellate District
Base pay: $86,283
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $6,639
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,922
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E88
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: E

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,638
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1580022362909
Salary Total: $7,638
Total Pay: $92,922

Jana Nocella works as a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice for Court of Appeal within Fourth Appellate District. Their status is full-time. Jana earned $92,922 in 2023. Union affiliation: E88.

Mariam Farah

Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice/Court of Appeal

2025 total comp

$92,330

Sub-department: Fifth Appellate District
Base pay: $89,210
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $92,330
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E88
Work county: Fresno
Middle name: A

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,103
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1590012362003
Salary Total: $7,860
Total Pay: $92,330

Mariam Farah works as a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice for Court of Appeal within Fifth Appellate District. Their status is full-time. Mariam earned $92,330 in 2025. They are represented by E88.

Joyce Matagulay

Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice/Court of Appeal

2023 total comp

$91,922

Sub-department: Fourth Appellate District
Base pay: $90,102
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,820
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,922
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E88
Work county: Riverside
Middle name: R

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,638
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1580022362029
Salary Total: $7,638
Total Pay: $91,922

Joyce Matagulay is a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice at Court of Appeal within Fourth Appellate District. They work full-time. 2023 total compensation came to $91,922. Their bargaining unit is E88.

Holly Schneider

Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice/Court of Appeal

2025 total comp

$91,758

Sub-department: Fourth Appellate District
Base pay: $88,638
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $91,758
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E88
Work county: Orange
Middle name: M

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,831
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1580032362033
Salary Total: $7,596
Total Pay: $91,758

Holly Schneider works as a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice for Court of Appeal within Fourth Appellate District. Their status is full-time. Holly earned $91,758 in 2025. Union affiliation: E88.

Robert Klap

Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice/Court of Appeal

2025 total comp

$90,286

Sub-department: Fourth Appellate District
Base pay: $87,166
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,286
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E88
Work county: San Diego
Middle name: G

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,679
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1580012362032
Salary Total: $7,449
Total Pay: $90,286

Robert Klap works as a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice for Court of Appeal within Fourth Appellate District. Their status is full-time. Robert earned $90,286 in 2025. Union affiliation: E88.

Elizabeth O'Neal

Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice/Court of Appeal

2025 total comp

$90,274

Sub-department: Third Appellate District
Base pay: $87,154
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,120
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $90,274
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E88
Work county: Sacramento

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $7,745
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1530012362015
Salary Total: $7,513
Total Pay: $90,274

At Court of Appeal, Elizabeth O'Neal serves as a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice within Third Appellate District. They work full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $90,274. Their bargaining unit is E88.

Irene Dieter

Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice/Court of Appeal

2023 total comp

$89,418

Sub-department: First Appellate District
Base pay: $55,810
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $33,608
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $89,418
Employment type: Full-Time
Union / bargaining unit: E88
Work county: San Francisco
Middle name: F

Source-specific fields

Base Pay: $8,050
Cs/csu: Cs
Position Number: 1510012362025
Salary Total: $8,050
Total Pay: $89,418

At Court of Appeal, Irene Dieter serves as a Judicial Assistant to an Appellate Court Justice within First Appellate District. They work full-time. Their 2023 pay totaled $89,418. Union affiliation: E88.