Courtroom Clerk (Judicial Assistant)

About the role

The Deschutes County Circuit Court in Bend, Oregon, is hiring a Judicial Assistant (Courtroom Clerk).

Responsibilities

• Support the judge by preparing judgments, orders, and forms.
• Record court proceedings, monitor the recording system, and create detailed log notes.
• Manage court exhibits.
• Prepare the courtroom and the jury room, set up conference calls, and troubleshoot technical issues with recording equipment, multimedia systems, and assisted listening devices.
• Prepare jury seating charts, track juror attendance, swear in jurors and witnesses, and provide safety instructions in the event of an emergency.
• Draft, prepare, and process a variety of documents including correspondence, opinions, decisions, judgments, notices, jury instructions, court orders, pleadings, and verdicts.
• Answer phone calls, maintain calendars, schedule proceedings, and send mass mailings.
• Conduct research for the judge, attorneys, state agencies, law enforcement agencies, and pro se litigants on topics such as financial data, case management and tracking, and pending warrants.

Requirements

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 or 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.

Qualifications

None.

Skills and Attributes

• Experience performing a variety of clerical or administrative support tasks with strict deadlines in a busy business or professional setting.
• Experience maintaining accuracy despite frequent interruptions or distracting surroundings.
• Experience using a computer and different applications to accomplish a variety of tasks that involve data entry, looking up accounts or cases, scheduling events in electronic calendars, and updating information.
• Experience providing customer service to a variety of individuals in challenging circumstances.
• Experience and skill in writing and reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.

Benefits

• To be determined based on the successful completion of the hiring process.

Pay

• $4,765 - $7,392

Schedule

• Full-time position, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday.