Courtroom Clerk

Job Description

Initial Posting Date 08/18/2026

Final date to receive applications 08/31/2026

Agency Judicial Department

Salary Range $4,765 - $7,392

Position Type Employee

Position Title Courtroom Clerk

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 third step of the salary range, depending on experience. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

The Jackson County Circuit Court in Medford, Oregon, is hiring a Courtroom Clerk to join our team in the Court Support Unit.

In this role, you will spend much of your day in the courtroom. You will create a digital recording of court proceedings and operate multimedia equipment. You will perform real-time data entry, keep session logs, and prepare and process a variety of documents, forms, and orders. You will mark and process exhibits, swear in witnesses and jurors, and oversee jurors during deliberations.

Using Cisco Webex, you will host remote court sessions over the phone or through video conferences as needed. Some court sessions that you clerk will be in person at off-site locations such as the jail and medical facilities.

Additionally, you will partner with other court staff to provide administrative support. You will schedule in-person and remote hearings, prepare cases for the next day’s calendar, and maintain and store court logs. You will review and prepare copies of CDs. You will return exhibits and accept electronic filings. You will also scan documents, verify the quality of the scanned images, and enter the documents into the electronic case management system.

You will respond to questions about court cases, calendars, and processes from judges, court staff, attorneys, litigants, agencies, and the public. The customer service you provide will be in person, over the phone, and in writing.

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.
• In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.
• Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”
• Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read every letter.
• Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.