Courtroom Clerk

Initial posting date: 08/18/2026 • Application deadline: 08/31/2026

About the Role

The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public, including individuals facing challenging life circumstances, high levels of stress, or confusion about their next steps. This role impacts community members who come to the court to resolve their cases. We seek candidates who value OJD’s efforts to remove barriers to justice and welcome public interaction. We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. Relevant work experience, education, and transferable skills are considered.

Benefits

• Employer pays 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, and separate sick and vacation leave (prorated for part-time employees).
• Optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
• 5% bilingual skills allowance (including ASL) if you pass a skills test and use those skills on the job.
• Potential 5% annual salary increase.

Responsibilities

• Create digital recordings of court proceedings and operate multimedia equipment.
• Perform real-time data entry, maintain session logs, and prepare/process documents, forms, and orders.
• Mark and process exhibits, swear in witnesses and jurors, and oversee jurors during deliberations.
• Host remote court sessions using Cisco Webex (phone or video).
• Clerk sessions at off-site locations such as jails and medical facilities.
• Provide administrative support: schedule hearings, prepare cases for the next day’s calendar, and maintain court logs.
• Review and prepare copies of CDs, return exhibits, and accept electronic filings.
• Scan documents, verify image quality, and enter them into the electronic case management system.
• Respond to inquiries about court cases, calendars, and processes from judges, staff, attorneys, litigants, agencies, and the public (in person, by phone, or in writing).
• Tasks may change to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three (3) years of responsible experience in a moderately complex office or business setting involving financial, administrative, or legal document processing.
• OR any combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years that supports the required knowledge, skills, and abilities.

Skills and Attributes

Address the following in your cover letter:

• Experience performing clerical or administrative tasks with strict deadlines in a busy setting.
• Experience using software programs to access, input information, and complete tasks.
• Experience coordinating schedules and maintaining calendars.
• Customer service experience with diverse individuals in challenging circumstances.
• Skill in writing and reviewing documents for accuracy, content, spelling, and grammar.

Pay

$4,765 – $7,392 per month. New hires are offered up to the third step of the salary range, depending on experience.

Schedule

Full-time, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday through Friday. Overtime compensation is available for hours worked beyond 40 per week. Occasional early-morning, after-hours, or overtime work may be required.

Working Conditions

• Daily data entry, multitasking, and handling confidential documents.
• Daily in-person contact with the public, including parties in civil, family, and criminal cases, and victims of crimes or domestic abuse.
• Frequent phone and in-person interactions with diverse individuals, including those facing trauma, stress, or hostility.
• Long periods of sitting or standing while working at a computer.
• Lifting loads up to 40 pounds may be required.
• Regular use of digital recording equipment, video conferencing technology, telephones, computers with multiple monitors, copiers, fax machines, and scanners.
• Must start CJIS clearance process within the first week of hire.