Court Operations Associate; Court Clerk

Position: Court Operations Associate (Court Clerk)
Location: Gold Beach

Initial Posting Date:06/10/2026

Application Deadline:07/06/2026

Agency:

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

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Court Operations Associate (Court Clerk)

Job Description:

Interviews:
Generally, will be scheduled within two weeks after the Final date to receive applications. 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 directly affects the people in our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved. We need staff who want to have direct impact in their communities, value OJD's efforts to remove barriers to access justice services and enjoy a high level of customer service and interaction 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.

Benefits to youWe 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.

The hourly equivalent for this position is $26.19 - $40.63. [OR 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), 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 third step of the salary range, depending on experience. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

Location Highlights Gold Beach, Oregon is the county seat in Curry County and located on scenic Highway 101, tucked in between the Pacific Ocean, the Rogue River, and the Siskiyou Mountains. Incorporated in 1853 as Ellensburg, then renamed Gold Beach in 1890 due to the amount of gold found near the mouth of the Rogue River, the city is the perfect blend of solitude and adventure.

34 miles from the Oregon-California border, Gold Beach is full of adventure from the windswept ocean, wild and racing Rogue River, to the temperate rain forest inland. To the south of Gold Beach is Brookings, Curry Counties largest city.

Position Highlights The Curry County Circuit Court is hiring a Court Operations Associate (Court Clerk).In this role…Much of your day is spent providing moderate to complex clerical support to judges, court administration or in a courtroom processing legal documents or records, (both hard copy and electronic documents). You will create case documents and review documents filed with the court for accuracy and completeness.

You will determine what actions, if any, are the next steps on certain case types. You enter information into a computer in real-time using a variety of software and equipment. You may process cash and other monetary transactions by crediting people’s accounts, generating receipts for payments made, and handling financial information. The courtroom work is fast-paced and involves frequent distraction or interruption, while you use a computer, audio recording software, virtual meeting software, and other courtroom equipment.

You will have frequent interaction with judges, attorneys, parties to cases, and to many people who are facing very challenging life circumstances or stressful situations while providing customer service in person at a public service counter, or over the phone. You will use established policies and procedures to perform your work, while also ensuring statutory requirements – including strict timelines - are met.

Most importantly, you will be part of our justice system that provides access to justice services to our community and ensures…