Court Operations Specialist; Criminal Judgment Clerk

Salary: $4,765 - $7,392

Position Type:
Employee

Agency:
Judicial Department

Initial Posting Date: 10/08/2026

Final date to receive applications: 10/21/2026

Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public. 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 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, 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 (includes 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 third step of the salary range, depending on experience. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

The Deschutes County Circuit Court in Bend, Oregon, is hiring a Criminal Judgment Clerk (Court Operations Specialist).

In this role, you will support our judges by opening new criminal case files and scheduling same‑day hearings. You will perform data entry related to pleadings, search warrants, secret indictments, release agreements, and judgments and will check these documents for accuracy and completeness. You will update case information in the electronic case management system. You will also review cases and payment schedules to determine if payments for fines and fees are being made on time.

Additionally, you will enter information about drug and alcohol diversions and conditional discharges into the system, track dates to monitor compliance, and determine the appropriate next steps. You will spend part of your time providing customer service to attorneys, litigants, and the public in person, over the phone, and in writing. You also may be required to provide grand jury testimony and testify at failure to appear trials.

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.

None.

• Experience performing a variety of clerical or administrative support tasks, with strict deadlines in a busy business or professional setting.
• Experience using a variety of software programs to access and input information and complete various tasks.
• Experience providing customer service to a variety of individuals in challenging circumstances.
• Experience explaining processes, procedures, or policies.
• Skill in writing and…