Courtroom Clerk for the Honorable Cierra Brown

State of Oregon • Oregon City, OR

1d • Onsite

About The Position

Limited Duration: This is a full-time, limited duration position, currently funded through June 30, 2027. Continuation beyond that date is subject to available funding. If you are a current OJD regular status employee, acceptance of a limited duration status position does not change your status to limited duration (although trial service may still apply). See Judicial Department Personnel Rule 6 for more information or contact your assigned HR Manager. Interviews: Generally, will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline. May take longer, depending on the number of applications. 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 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. Benefits to you 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.] 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. Location Highlights Oregon City, Oregon rests on the Willamette River southeast of Portland. It is part of the Portland Metropolitan Area (along with Beaverton, Gresham, Hillsboro, and Vancouver, WA). Oregon City was the first capital of Oregon prior to the creation of the Oregon Territory in 1848. Before settling on Salem in 1864, the capital was moved several times to several different cities. It is also the end point of the Oregon Trail. Oregon City has the only “vertical street” in the nation, Elevator Street. Activities include museums, historic buildings, and over 22 city parks, including Clackamette Park at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas rivers. Oregon City is also home to Willamette Falls, the largest waterfall by volume in the Pacific Northwest. Position Highlights The Clackamas County Circuit Court is hiring a Courtroom Clerk for the Honorable Cierra Brown (Courtroom Clerk). In this role… You will provide administrative support to the judge in court. For most of your day, you will prepare the courtroom for the day’s proceedings, swear in witnesses, mark and maintain exhibits, monitor proceedings and respond to security needs, maintain audio and electronic records, update the case management system, and facilitate remote hearings. As part of your role, you will manage juries. This includes drawing, empaneling, and maintaining the transportation and security of jurors. You will serve as liaison between jurors, the court, and counsel for exhibits, forms, instructions, and questions. You will also assist attorneys, litigants, and the public in using court services and answer questions about case status or court procedures. Lastly, you will back up the judicial assistant by preparing files for pretrial review, preparing motions, orders, and judgments, managing the judge’s docket and legal library, retrieving case law, assisting in case scheduling and tracking, and reviewing documents filed with the court for accuracy and completeness. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.

Requirements

• At least three (3) or more years of responsible experience in a moderately complex office or business setting involving the processing of financial, administrative, or legal documents
• Possess a high school diploma or equivalent OR Any combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.
• Experience performing a variety of clerical or administrative tasks in a business or professional environment which includes reviewing documents for accuracy, content, and grammar.
• Experience explaining complex rules, policies, procedures, or processes to individuals who have difficulty understanding.
• Experience identifying and safeguarding confidential information and materials which must be accessed and managed via an electronic case management system.
• Experience working in a court or legal environment where customers face challenging life circumstances and stressful situations which require tactful and professional assistance.
• Experience working with underrepresented communities.

Nice To Haves

• Degrees in criminal justice, criminology, or legal studies (Pre-Law or Post-Law School) preferred, but not required.
• Experience working as a paralegal or legal assistant is preferred but not required.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the judge in court.
• Prepare the courtroom for the day’s proceedings
• Swear in witnesses
• Mark and maintain exhibits
• Monitor proceedings and respond to security needs
• Maintain audio and electronic records
• Update the case management system
• Facilitate remote hearings
• Manage juries, including drawing, empaneling, and maintaining the transportation and security of jurors
• Serve as liaison between jurors, the court, and counsel for exhibits, forms, instructions, and questions
• Assist attorneys, litigants, and the public in using court services and answer questions about case status or court procedures
• Back up the judicial assistant by preparing files for pretrial review, preparing motions, orders, and judgments, managing the judge’s docket and legal library, retrieving case law, assisting in case scheduling and tracking, and reviewing documents filed with the court for accuracy and completeness.

Benefits

• 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.
• 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