Court Operations Specialist; Court Clerk

Initial Posting Date: 10/09/2026 Final date to receive applications: 10/15/2026 Agency:
Judicial Department Salary Range: $4,765 - $7,392 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Court Operations Specialist (Court Clerk)

Job Description:

Part Time:
This is a part-time position (.5 FTE, 20 hours per week). The salary range shown above is for a full-time position. The adjusted salary range for this part-time position is $2,382.50 – $3,696/month.

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.

• We pay up to 99% of medical insurance premiums for part-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• 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 who are new to OJD up to the third step of the salary range, depending on experience.
• You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

• The Clatsop County Circuit Court in Astoria, Oregon, is hiring a part-time Court Clerk (Court Operations Specialist).
• In this role, you will manage cases filed with the court from start to finish.
• This includes reviewing filings for accuracy and completeness, entering data into the case management system, and working with judges, supervisors, and other court staff to determine appropriate next steps.
• You will review cases and reports, ensuring that all deadlines are met.
• You will also help determine workload priorities, maintain desk manuals, and update resource materials.
• Customer service is a key part of this position, and the support you provide will be in person, over the phone, through video, and in writing.
• You will explain OJD policies and court procedures to attorneys, litigants, the public, and other interested parties.
• You will answer questions about the status of cases and the court calendar.
• You will also provide general technical troubleshooting for the court’s public computer kiosks, remote court appearances, the court’s public-facing website, and electronic filings.
• You will spend part of your time performing cashiering duties, including accepting and receipting payments.
• You will also help orient and training new employees as needed.
• Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

• The qualified candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• Four (4) years of responsible administrative experience, in a moderately complex office or business setting, demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this position.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to four (4) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.