Court Operations Specialist

State of Oregon

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About The Position

Note: Effective February 1, 2026, the Oregon Judicial Department will implement a cost-of-living salary increase of 2.5%. Interviews: will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline. Who We Are 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. Benefits to You 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 second step of the salary range, depending on experience. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase. Position Highlights The Lincoln County Circuit Court in Newport, Oregon, is hiring an Application Contribution Program/Indigent Defense Clerk (Court Operations Specialist) to join our team. In this role, you will spend much of your day interviewing applicants to determine their eligibility for indigent defense services. You will collect information about households, verify employment status, and review financial information such as income and debts. You will determine whether applicants are eligible for court appointed attorneys, prepare eligibility paperwork, and schedule court interpreters as needed. You may be required to appear at contested court hearings about eligibility for indigent defense services. Additionally, you will provide coverage at the front counter and for the jury coordinator. This work includes answering phones, filling in as a cashier, making copies, and checking in jurors. You will spend part of your time collecting archived files from a nearby warehouse. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Requirements

• The qualified candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least four (4) years of responsible administrative experience in a moderately complex office or business setting demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this position.
• Any combination of education and experience equivalent to four (4) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Responsibilities

• Interview applicants to determine their eligibility for indigent defense services.
• Collect information about households, verify employment status, and review financial information such as income and debts.
• Determine whether applicants are eligible for court appointed attorneys, prepare eligibility paperwork, and schedule court interpreters as needed.
• Appear at contested court hearings about eligibility for indigent defense services.
• Provide coverage at the front counter and for the jury coordinator.
• Answer phones, fill in as a cashier, make copies, and check in jurors.
• Collect archived files from a nearby warehouse.

Benefits

• 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.
• You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Education Level: High school or GED
• Number of Employees: 501-1,000 employees