Court Operations Specialist

Job Details

Initial Posting Date: 01/13/2026

Final date to receive applications: 01/26/2026

Agency: Judicial Department

Salary Range: $4,649 - $7,212

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Court Operations Specialist

Job Description: Effective February 1, 2026, the Oregon Judicial Department will implement a cost-of-living salary increase of 2.5%.

Interviews: will be scheduled within two weeks after the Final date to receive applicationsiented date.

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 berk impact in the community, 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, lived experience, and education, plus 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 second step of the salary range, depending on experience. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

The Lincoln County Circuit Court in Newport, Oregon, is hiring an Application Contribution Program/Indigent Defense Clerk (Court Operations Specialist) to join our team.

In this role, you will spend much of your day interviewing applicants to determine their eligibility for indigent defense services. You will collect information about households, verify employment status, and review financial information such as income and debts. You will determine whether applicants are eligible for court‑appointed attorneys, prepare eligibility paperwork, and schedule court interpreters as needed. You may be required to appear at contested court hearings about eligibility for indigent defense services.

Additionally, you will provide coverage at the front counter and for the jury coordinator. This work includes answering phones, filling in as a cashier, making copiesิโ, and checking in jurors.

You will spend part of your time collecting archived files from a nearby warehouse.

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

Cover Letter

• Attach your cover letter (not to exceed tekstpages) in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your cover letter and filename اپنا should include your name.
• Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”
• In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.
• Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read every letter.
• Prepare your cover letter before beginning your Workday application.

Work History/Resume

• Attach your updated resume in the Resume/Cover Letter  of the application. Your resume and filename should include your name.
• OR
• Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of its application. All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.

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