Court Operations Associate (Family Law Clerk

Position Title:

Court Operations Associate (Family Law Clerk)

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.

Salary Range: $4,539 - $7,042

The hourly equivalent for this position is $26.19 - $40.63.

The annual salary for this position is $54,464 - $84,501.

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees [OR up to 99% of medical insurance premiums for part-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.

Oregon City, Oregon rests on the Willamette River southeast of Portland. It is part of the Portland Metropolitan Area (along with Beaverton, Gresham, Hillsboro, and Vancouver, WA). Oregon City was the first capital of Oregon prior to the creation of the Oregon Territory in 1848. Before settling on Salem in 1864, the capital was moved several times to several different cities.

It is also the end point of the Oregon Trail. Oregon City has the only “vertical street” in the nation, Elevator Street. Activities include museums, historic buildings, and over 22 city parks, including Clackamette Park at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas rivers. Oregon City is also home to Willamette Falls, the largest waterfall by volume in the Pacific Northwest.

In this role…

• You will provide in-person assistance to internal and external customers (including attorneys and self-represented litigants) by accepting or rejecting filings and answering questions.
• Review and enter orders and judgments into the Odyssey system by following statewide and local business processes to ensure data quality, integrity, and consistency.
• Accept or reject File & Serve documents in accordance with the Oregon Judicial Department’s (OJD) Standards.
• Use the eFile system to communicate detailed information to assist in correcting any rejected documents for resubmission.
• Monitor and track reports and pending cases to take appropriate action pursuant to statute and ensure cases are completed within set guidelines.
• Prepare documents and attend Protection Order court.
• Serve as a procedural resource and provide information to judge as requested.
• Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.

The qualified candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent AND At least three (3) or more 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.

• None.

• Skill in providing empathetic and trauma-informed customer service to individuals who are…