Court Operations Clerk; Records & Cashier Clerk

Court Operations Clerk (Records & Cashier Clerk)

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

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.
• The hourly equivalent for this position is $23.75 - $36.85, and the annual salary for this position is $49,397 - $76,641.
• 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.

Location Highlights

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.

Position Highlights

The Clackamas County Circuit Court is hiring a Records & Cashier Clerk (Court Operations Clerk).

In this role, you will process payments for court fines, fees, assessments, and other transactions that are made in person, over the phone, and through the mail. You will handle cash, balance a till, and prepare a daily deposit. You will also perform data entry, update party information in the case management system, scan documents, and verify image quality. In addition to cashiering, you will provide general court information, copies, and form packets to customers visiting the Help Desk.

Customer service is an important part of this job. You will answer a variety of questions from internal and external customers about case records and financial matters including balances due, payment plans, tax offsets, hearing dates, the status of cases, and federal bankruptcy status. You will also start and modify payment plans as requested and set up recurring payments for customers.

The support you provide will be in person, over the phone, and in writing.

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

Application Process

• Workday times out after approximately 15 minutes of inactivity and all progress will be lost.
• REQUIRED:
  
  a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, Special Qualifications, and Requested Skills and Attributes, listed below. Using a generic cover letter is likely not going to get you an interview, so please take the time needed to personalize your cover letter. Prepare your…