Tribal Court Law Clerk-Civil & Juvenile Division

Job Category: Tribal Court

Requisition Number: TRIBA
001462

• Posted :
  October 16, 2026
• Full-Time
• On-site

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Confederated Tribes of Grand Ronde
9615 Grand Ronde Rd
Grand Ronde, OR 97347, USA

Job Summary:

The Tribal Court Law Clerk for the Civil & Juvenile Division performs a specialized hybrid role which combines traditional courtroom administrative duties with substantive and specialized judicial law clerk support. This position is responsible for end-to-end operations for the Civil & Juvenile Court. Primary duties include front counter operations, processing all filings, managing in-court proceedings, maintaining official court records, assisting the Chief Judge with ordinance review and legal research for the drafting, editing and issuance of accurate and enforceable court orders from the Civil & Juvenile Court.

Essential Functions:

• Responsible for front counter operations, including reception, phone, emails, notaries, and public inquiries.
• Assist litigants, attorneys, tribal members, and the public with informational packets, court forms, notifications, and general inquiries, without providing legal advice.
• Collect applicable court filing fees and costs.
• Accept, review, log, and process all front counter filings for the Civil and Juvenile Court as well as electronic filings submitted through the court’s case management solution. Log, enter and file evidentiary documents as exhibits in case files.
• Maintain the court calendar for the Civil and Juvenile Court, coordinate hearing dates, issue notices of hearings; prepare, maintain and publish court dockets.
• Responsible for the setup and breakdown of the courtroom for hearings with needed materials and/or accommodation for litigants.
• Ensures the recordings and maintenance of audio and video recordings of court hearings.
• Works directly with the Chief Judge for case preparation and file review prior to hearings.
• Participate in court hearings, provides note taking and transcription accuracy, manage multiple tasks and competing priorities simultaneously to ensure smooth courtroom operational flow.
• Draft, edit and issue accurate and enforceable judicial orders under the direction of the Chief Judge.
• Conduct legal research as directed by the Chief Judge.
• Provide support to team members as needed.
• Performs a variety of other duties as assigned by supervisor.

Education, Experience, and Licenses:

• Requires an Associate degree in Legal Studies, Paralegal Certificate;
  Bachelor’s degree in Criminal Justice Administration, or a closely related field preferred.
• Requires a minimum of five (5) years’ specialized experience.
• Specialized experience is defined as deep, practical, and technical experience that has equipped the applicant with the specific knowledge, skillset, and abilities to successfully perform the duties of the position independently with minimal direct supervision.
• OR equivalent combination of education, training and experience.

Driving Requirements:

• Employees may be required to drive for work-related purposes and must maintain a valid Oregon Driver’s License (ODL), meet company vehicle insurance requirements, and provide proof of personal vehicle insurance.

Qualifications, Registrations, and

Certifications:

• Possession of, or ability to obtain a Notary Public Commission from the State of Oregon within 30 days of hire.
• Experience assisting people who face trauma and challenging life circumstances.
• Experience in the ability to resolve conflict and de-escalate highly stressful situations.
• Knowledge of (or ability to rapidly learn) Tribal Ordinances, Federal Rules of Civil Procedure, the Rules of the U.S. District Court for the District of Oregon, civil procedures, juvenile procedures, and sovereignty tribal principles.
• Must be able to…