Court Operations Specialist

Job Description

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.

07/24/2026

08/03/2026

Judicial Department

$4,765 - $7,392

Employee

Court Operations Specialist

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.
• 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.

The Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro, Oregon, is hiring a Court Operations Specialist to join our team in the Judicial Support Department.

In this role, you will spend most of your time providing courtroom support to a judge by preparing the courtroom and daily dockets, operating and monitoring the digital recording equipment, completing log notes, and filling out forms, orders, and judgments. You will swear in witnesses and jurors, process exhibits, verify that pleadings submitted to the court are accurate and complete, research the status of cases, and enter orders into the record.

You will also schedule and facilitate remote hearings. As the bailiff, you will watch for security concerns.

In chambers, you will perform data entry, maintain multiple calendars, arrange for the return or disposal of exhibits, draft letters, prepare orders, and proofread and distribute correspondence. You will also help track cases and documents, manage the assigned caseload, and receive and deliver files, mail, documents, and supplies.

As the main point of contact for the office, you will answer customers’ questions about pending motions, outstanding rulings, and scheduled hearings, and you will prevent ex parte contact with the judge. The support you provide will be in person, over the phone, and through email.

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

Your cover letter and work history/resume should demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, the Special Qualifications, and the Requested Skills and Attributes, which are listed below.

Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your cover letter and filename should include your name.

Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”

In the body of your…