Courtroom Clerk for the Honorable Kara Brooks

State of Oregon • Oregon City, OR

9d • $57,183 - $88,708 • Onsite

About The Position

The Clackamas County Circuit Court is hiring a Courtroom Clerk for the Honorable Kara Brooks. This is a full-time, limited duration position, currently funded through June 30, 2027, with continuation subject to available funding. The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public, and the work impacts community members seeking case resolutions. OJD is committed to building a diverse and inclusive team and encourages candidates of all backgrounds to apply, valuing relevant work experience, education, and transferable skills.

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.
• 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.
• Experience using a variety of software programs to access and input information and complete various tasks.
• Experience explaining complex rules, policies, procedures, or processes to individuals who have difficulty understanding.
• Experience identifying and safeguarding confidential information and materials.
• Skill responding tactfully and professionally to customers or clients who are facing challenging life circumstances or stressful situations.
• Experience working in a court or legal environment.
• Must be able to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States within three days of hire.
• Must be subject to a criminal background check.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support to the judge in court.
• Prepare the courtroom for 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 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.
• 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.
• Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Benefits

• 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums paid for full-time employees (or up to 99% 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).
• Optional insurances.
• Flexible spending plans.
• 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if skills test is passed and skills are used on the job.
• Potential for a 5% annual increase.
• Eligible for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Mid Level
• Education Level: High school or GED