Court Operations Associate; Verification Specialist

Initial Posting Date:

08/20/2026

Final date to receive applications:

09/07/2026

Agency:

Judicial Department

Salary Range:

$4,539 - $7,042

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Court Operations Associate (Verification Specialist)

Job Description:

Interviews: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it may take several weeks after the Final date to receive applications for us to schedule interviews.

Who We Are

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.

Benefits to You

• 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 fourth step of the salary range, depending on experience. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

Position Highlights

The Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro, Oregon, is hiring a Verification Specialist (Court Operations Associate).

In this role, you will check in individuals for their court appearances and help customers who need court-appointed counsel with their paperwork. You will review applications for accuracy and completeness and will conduct brief financial interviews. You will determine eligibility for court-appointed counsel, research potential attorney conflicts, and assign court-appointed attorneys based on availability and case type. You will prepare orders and forms for making recommendations to the court.

You will also work closely with the public, defendants, and local indigent defense firms.

You will perform data entry, scan documents, and report defendant check-in information to the court. You will also provide coverage for the Traffic and Violation Unit by accepting traffic pleas, entering dispositions, and assessing and collecting traffic fines.

Additionally, you will provide customer service at a public counter, where you will answer questions about court appearances and court appointed attorney assignments and will verify payments and balances for criminal and traffic cases. You will process payments made in person, over the phone, and by mail, including receipting and entering data into the case management system and the point-of-sale program.

Each day, you will prepare a bank deposit slip, balance the cash drawer, and turn in all cash, checks, and other payments for deposit or nightly storage in the court safe.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

The qualified candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

AND

At least three (3) 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.

Special Qualifications

(These must be verifiable.)

None.

Requested Skills and Attributes

(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

• 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…