Court Operations Associate; Cashier & Case Processing Clerk

Initial Posting Date: 10/29/2026 Final date to receive applications: 11/04/2026 Agency:
Judicial Department Salary Range: $4,539 - $7,042 Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Court Operations Associate (Cashier & Case Processing Clerk)

Job Description:

Interviews:
Generally, interviews will be scheduled within two weeks after the Final date to receive applications. Scheduling interviews may take longer, depending on the number of applications.

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.

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• The hourly equivalent for this position is $4,539 - $7,042, and the annual salary for this position is $54,464 - $84,501.
• 10 paid holidays
• 2 floating holidays
• 3 personal business days
• separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees)
• 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!
• You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

McMinnville, Oregon is a warmhearted city located in the heart of what is now Oregon wine county and was established in 1882. It is also the county seat for Yamhill County. The historic downtown was voted to have one of America’s best main streets that host a variety of events, including the annual UFO Festival. McMinnville is also home to Evergreen Aviation Museum, which houses Howard Hughes’ famous Spruce Goose along with an aviation style water park.

The Yamhill County Circuit Court, in McMinnville, Oregon is hiring a Cashier and Case Processing Clerk (Court Operations Associate). In this role, you will work as part of a team that assists the public with questions about court processes while respecting the limits of what court staff can provide. Some individuals you interact with may be experiencing heightened emotions, and at times you will be unable to resolve the issue they are seeking help with.

People who thrive in this environment are committed to offering our customers compassionate, accurate assistance while remaining neutral regarding the outcome of their case and without offering legal advice.

As a Cashier, you will accept and receipt payments for filings, fines, bail, security release, and other monetary transactions. Verify and reconcile cash drawers along with opening and closing tills. You will also assist the public at the service counter and on the phone by answering questions, supplying forms, and processing records requests.

As a Case Processing Clerk, you will accept and record documents filed with the court, checking for accuracy and completeness along with recording and processing orders and judgments of the court. Assist litigants and attorneys in using the court systems and inform them of court procedures and policies. Maintain…