Court Operations Associate

Job Description

Position Title:

Court Operations Associate
Agency:
Judicial Department
Position Type:
Employee
Salary Range: $4,539 - $7,042
Initial Posting Date: 02/19/2026
Final date to receive applications: 03/04/2026

Typically scheduled within two weeks after the Final date to receive applications.

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, lived experience, and education, plus 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 (or up to 99% for part-time employees), including mental health coverage.
• The hourly equivalent for this position is $26.19 - $40.63 (or the annual salary is $54,464 - $84,501).
• In this job profile, we offer candidates new to OJD up to the second step of the salary range, depending on experience. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.
• 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.

The Lane County Circuit Court in Eugene, Oregon, is hiring a Court Operations Associate.

In this role you will provide clerical support for the court by processing and managing all case types, performing data entry, and determining the appropriate next steps in multi-step processes. You will receive court fees and reconcile the till, schedule hearings and trials, accept electronic filings, and review reports related to the status of cases. You will scan documents into the case management system and verify the quality of the images.

You will also handle complex transactions involving warrants, attorney appointments, and payment plans.

Additionally, you will provide customer service by answering questions from court staff, attorneys, litigants, agencies, and the public about topics such as local procedures, the status of cases, court calendars, document entry, case processing, scheduling court proceedings, and jury duty. The support you provide will be in person, over the phone, and in writing. You will also process juror summonses, deferrals, excusals, and payroll.

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 / CV / 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.

• Attach your updated resume in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application. Your resume and filename should include your name.

• Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your…