Courtroom Clerk; Judicial Assistant

Job Information

Initial Posting Date: 02/18/2026

Final date to receive applications: 03/03/2026

Agency: Judicial Department

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

Position Type: Employee

Position Title: Courtroom Clerk (Judicial Assistant)

Interviews:
Generally, interviews will be 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% of medical insurance premiums for part-time employees], including mental health coverage.
• The hourly equivalent for this position is $27.49 - $42.65. [OR The annual salary for this position is $57,183 - $88,708.]
• 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 Judicial Assistant (Courtroom Clerk). In this role, you will provide complex support to judges in the courtroom and during remote court proceedings. You will operate the recording equipment, keep accurate log notes, call court into session, swear in witnesses, process exhibits, perform real-time data entry, and complete documents and forms.

You will also perform jury management by coordinating juror seating, monitoring jurors’ movement between the courtroom and the jury deliberation room, and providing directions, information, and other assistance as needed.

Additionally, you will prepare legal correspondence and distribute sentencing judgments and orders. You will interact with judges, court managers and staff, attorneys, and litigants to coordinate court-related activities. Part of your time will be spent providing training and assistance to new judicial clerks as needed, including working with the Judicial Support Supervisor to ensure courtroom procedures are updated and followed in the courtroom.

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

Cover Letter (REQUIRED)

• 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.

Work History/Resume (REQUIRED)

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

OR

• Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of…