Job Details

Courtroom Clerk (Floating Courtroom Clerk)

Limited Duration: This is a full-time, limited-duration position, currently funded through June 30, 2027. Continuation beyond that date is subject to available funding.

If you are a current OJD regular status employee, acceptance of alimited-duration status position does not change your status to limited duration (although probationary status may still apply). See Judicial Department Personnel Rule 6 for more information or contact your assigned HR Manager.

Interviews: Generally, interviews will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline. Scheduling interviews may take longer, depending on the number of applications.

Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public, and the people we serve may be facing challenging life circumstances, high levels of stress, or confusion about their next steps. The work you will do in this role affects members of our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved. We need people who want to impact their communities, value OJD's efforts to remove barriers to access justice services, and welcome interacting with the public.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work experience, education, and any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.

Benefits to you

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• The hourly equivalent for this position is $27.49 - $42.65, and the annual salary for this position is $57,183 - $88,708.
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
• OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (including ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job!
• In this job profile, we offer candidates new to OJD up to the fourth step of the salary range, depending on experience. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

Location Highlights

Oregon City, Oregon rests on the Willamette River southeast of Portland. It is part of the Portland Metropolitan Area (along with Beaverton, Gresham, Hillsboro, and Vancouver, WA). Oregon City was the first capital of Oregon prior to the creation of the Oregon Territory in 1848. Before settling on Salem in 1864, the capital was moved several times to several different cities. It is also the end point of the Oregon Trail. Oregon City has the only "vertical street" in the nation, Elevator Street. Activities include museums, historic buildings, and over 22 city parks, including Clackamette Park at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas rivers. Oregon City is also home to Willamette Falls, the largest waterfall by volume in the Pacific Northwest.

Position Highlights

The Clackamas County Circuit Court is hiring a Floating Courtroom Clerk (Courtroom Clerk).

In this role…

You will provide administrative support for multiple courtrooms. For most of your day, you will prepare the assigned courtroom for the day's proceedings, swear in witnesses, mark and maintain exhibits, monitor proceedings and respond to security needs, maintain audio and electronic records, update the case management system, and facilitate remote hearings.

As part of your role, you will manage juries. This includes drawing, empaneling, and maintaining the transportation and security of jurors. You will serve as liaison between jurors, the court, and counsel for exhibits, forms, instructions, and questions. You will also assist attorneys, litigants, and the public in using court services and answer questions about case status or court procedures.

Lastly, you will back up the judicial assistant by preparing files for pretrial review, preparing motions, orders, and judgments, managing the judge's docket and legal library, retrieving case law, assisting in case scheduling and tracking, and reviewing documents filed with the court for accuracy and completeness.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Instructions for REQUIRED Cover Letter and Work History/Resume

Cover Letter (REQUIRED)

• Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume / Cover Letter section of the application. The attached cover letter file should include your name (ex: Cover Letter – First Name Last Name).
• In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to each of the Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.
• Address the cover letter "To the Hiring Manager."
• Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read every letter.
• Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.

Work History/Resume (REQUIRED)

• Attach your updated resume in the Resume / Cover Letter section of the application. The attached resume file should include your name (ex: Resume – First Name Last Name). OR
• Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.

Document Format

• Preferred format: PDF (.pdf,.tiff) or Microsoft Word (.docx)
• Acceptable format: Image (.jpg,.jpeg, .png) or Notepad (.txt)
• We are unable to accept: Apple (.pages), Google Docs (.gdoc), ZIP (.zip), and Microsoft Word '97-2003 (.doc)

Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application.

All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.

The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. on the date listed above.

Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

The qualified candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

AND

At least three (3) or more years of responsible experience in a moderately complex office of business setting involving the processing of financial, administrative, or legal documents.

OR

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Special Qualifications

(These must be verifiable.)

None.

Requested Skills and Attributes

(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

• Experience performing a variety of clerical or administrative tasks in a business or professional environment.
• Experience using a variety of software programs to access and input information and complete various tasks.
• Experience identifying and safeguarding confidential information and materials.
• Skill responding tactfully and professionally to customers or clients who are facing challenging life circumstances or stressful situations.
• Skill reviewing documents for accuracy, content, grammar, and punctuation.
• Experience working in a court or legal environment.
• Degrees in criminal justice, criminology, or legal studies preferred, but not required.

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time, limited-duration position, and the work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is FLSA Non-Exempt and is eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per work week.
• Occasional after-hours or overtime work may be required.
• Frequent phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Frequent phone and in-person contact with people who may be facing challenging life circumstances or highly stressful situations.
• Regular use of the following equipment: telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, copy machine, and scanner.
• Long periods of sitting or standing while working at a computer.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.

Additional Information

Criminal Background Check

You will be subject to a criminal background check if you