Courtroom Clerk Honorable Xiomara Torres

Initial Posting Date: 08/24/2026

Final date to receive applications: 09/08/2026

Agency:
Judicial Department

Salary Range: $4,765 - $7,392

Position Type:
Employee

Position Title:

Courtroom Clerk for the Honorable Xiomara Torres

Job Description:

Interviews:
Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it may take several weeks after the Final date to receive applications for us to schedule interviews.

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.

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• The hourly equivalent for this position is $27.49 - $42.65, and the annual salary for this position is $57,183 - $88,708.
• 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.

Portland, Oregon, was founded in 1845 (incorporated in 1851). It is the state’s largest city and the county seat for Multnomah County. It is named for Portland, Maine. It is situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. Recreational activities include numerous museums (including OMSI), parks (including Forest Park, largest wilderness park in city limits in the nation), hiking (including in-city hiking trails), restaurants (including Food Carts), Mt.

Hood (about 50 miles east), and much more. Portland is home to three major sports teams:
Trail Blazers (NBA), Timbers (MLS), and Thorns (NWSL).

The Multnomah County Circuit Court is hiring a Courtroom Clerk for the Honorable Xiomara Torres.

In this role, you will support the judge and judicial assistant by preparing files for pretrial review, scheduling hearings and trial dates, and preparing motions, orders, and judgments. You will retrieve case law as requested, manage the judge’s docket, update multiple calendars, and help with case tracking. You will review documents filed with the court for accuracy and completeness. You will screen visitors and mail, obtain needed signatures, certify court orders, summarize the day’s rulings, and verify the status of warrants.

Additionally, you will prepare the courtroom for the day’s proceedings. You will swear in witnesses, mark and maintain exhibits, maintain audio and electronic records, and monitor proceedings. You will update the case management system and schedule and facilitate Cisco Webex appearances as needed. You will respond to security needs. You will also help attorneys, litigants, and the public use the court system and will answer questions about the status of cases and court procedures.

You will spend part of your time providing backup for the judicial assistant and will train and mentor newer courtroom clerks as needed.

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

The qualified candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

AND

At least three (3) years of responsible experience in a moderately…