Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Ulanda Watkins
About The Position
The Clackamas County Circuit Court is hiring a Judicial Clerk for the Honorable Ulanda Watkins. In this role, much of your day is spent working alongside the Judicial Assistant to provide moderate to complex clerical support to Judge Ulanda Watkins. You will process and ensure accuracy of documents or records (both hard copy and electronic documents) and provide support in the courtroom during criminal, civil, or family law matters. You will process court documents in accordance with legal requirements and court procedure and maintain the judge’s library. You will determine, if necessary, next steps on certain case types. Part of your duties will include managing juries. You will serve as liaison between jurors, court and counsel for exhibits, forms, instructions, and questions. Lastly, you will assist litigants and attorneys in using the court system and inform them of court procedures, the status of cases, and the court calendar. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.
Requirements
- Must be enrolled in a Juris Doctor degree program at an accredited law school OR be in possession of a Juris Doctor degree.
- Demonstrate exemplary writing, analysis, and research on legal matters, questions, facts, etc.
- Demonstrate skill in reporting on a variety of legal topics and considerations.
- Demonstrate skill managing time and remaining organized despite changing workloads.
- Demonstrate experience exercising a high level of ethical standards and acting with discretion.
- Demonstrate experience and skill in working with underrepresented populations.
- A cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, Special Qualifications, and Requested Skills and Attributes.
- A completed work history, either by completing the Job History (internal candidate) or Work Experience (external candidate) portion of your Workday profile OR by attaching an updated resume.
- Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application. The attached cover letter file should include your name.
- In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to each of the Requested Skills and Attributes listed.
- Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”
- Attach your updated resume in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application. The attached resume file 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 your application.
- All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.
Nice To Haves
- 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job!
Responsibilities
- Provide moderate to complex clerical support to Judge Ulanda Watkins, working alongside the Judicial Assistant.
- Process and ensure accuracy of documents or records (both hard copy and electronic documents).
- Provide support in the courtroom during criminal, civil, or family law matters.
- Process court documents in accordance with legal requirements and court procedure.
- Maintain the judge’s library.
- Determine, if necessary, next steps on certain case types.
- Manage juries.
- Serve as liaison between jurors, court and counsel for exhibits, forms, instructions, and questions.
- Assist litigants and attorneys in using the court system and inform them of court procedures, the status of cases, and the court calendar.
- Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.
Benefits
- 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).
- Optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
- Eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per work week.
- Eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
Ph.D. or professional degree
