Court Operations Associate; Juvenile Court Clerk

Court Operations Associate (Juvenile Court Clerk)

Location:

Jackson County Circuit Court, Medford, Oregon

Salary Range: $4,539 - $7,042 per month. Eligible for a 5% allowance for bilingual skills. Potential 5% annual increase.

Position Type:
Employee Position

In this role you will process and docket juvenile judgments and orders, enter documents into the case register, update dockets and court calendars, schedule hearings and trials, and monitor pending cases. You will compose correspondence and route orders and judgments for the judge’s signature. Your interactions will include judges, court staff, attorneys, parties, and the public. You will provide customer service by answering questions, preparing copies of records, and processing payments.

Additional duties include creating audio recordings, maintaining a typed journal of events, performing real‑time data entry, swearing in witnesses, marking and processing exhibits, accepting and filing documents, and processing orders and judgments.

• 95%–99% coverage of medical insurance premiums for full‑time employees, including mental health coverage.
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days.
• Separate paid leave for sick and vacation, prorated for part‑time employees.
• Optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
• 5% bilingual skills allowance (including ASL) if passing a skills test and assigned to use such skills.
• Potential for 5% annual salary increase.

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of responsible experience in a moderately complex office or business setting involving processing of financial, administrative, or legal documents; or a combination of education and experience equivalent to 3 years.

• Experience performing a variety of clerical or administrative support tasks under strict, competing deadlines in a fast‑paced setting.
• Proficiency with computer and software programs to access and input information, coordinate schedules, and maintain calendars.
• Experience providing customer service to individuals in challenging circumstances.
• Skill in writing and reviewing documents for accuracy, content, grammar, and punctuation.
• Experience handling cash or credit card transactions and generating receipts.

This is a full‑time position, typically 8:00 a.m.–5:00 p.m. Monday–Friday. Overtime may be required. The role involves frequent in‑person and phone contact with the public, daily data entry, and multitasking. The candidate may be required to sit or stand at a computer and lift up to 25 pounds. Use of electronic recording equipment, multimedia equipment, phone, computer, copy machine, fax, scanner, and other office equipment is expected.

Applicants will undergo a criminal background check and reference checks. Adverse results may result in disqualification.

Applicants must be authorized to work in the United States. OJD does not offer visa sponsor ships. All hires must complete an I‑9 within three days of hire and the department uses E‑Verify.

The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action. We do not request or require age, date of birth, or graduation dates. Eligible veterans and members of the Oregon National Guard receive preference following verification.

Applicants may submit questions regarding alternate formats by calling 503‑986‑5930 or via TTY. Final date to receive applications is 11:59 p.m. on 06/04/2026.