Law Clerk for Klamath County Circuit Court

Judicial Department • Klamath Falls, OR

267d • $6,870 - $7,953 • Onsite

About The Position

Klamath County Circuit Court, the 13th Judicial District within the Oregon Judicial Department (the judicial branch of government) is hiring a Law Clerk. Are you looking for a change of pace? Are you seeking a slower, more deliberate way of life but are worried small-town living can't offer the kind of career and compensation you need? The Klamath County Circuit Court in beautiful Southern Oregon is seeking a highly motivated, energetic person to be our next Law Clerk! Klamath Falls, Oregon is a beautiful mid-sized city in the mountains of Southern Oregon. The City of Klamath Falls and Klamath County offer a dramatically lower cost of living compared to larger urban areas in the Pacific Northwest, over 300 days of sunshine per year, excellent schools, and an endless supply of year-round outdoor recreation, parks and activities. With just over 20,000 residents, Klamath Falls is small enough to offer a sense of community and affordable living while still offering all the amenities and conveniences of a more densely populated region. If you've been wanting a better work-life balance and more bang for your hard-earned buck, this just might be the place for you.

Requirements

• Possess a Juris Doctor degree (or equivalent) from an ABA-accredited academic institution by the start date of employment.

Nice To Haves

• Active membership with the Oregon State Bar is preferred, but not required.
• Experience handling or researching probate matters, landlord/tenant matters, or family law matters is desirable.
• Experience performing a variety of clerical or administrative support tasks with frequent deadlines or shifting priorities.
• Experience interacting with people who are facing challenging life circumstances, highly stressful situations, or trauma.
• Experience maintaining accuracy and meeting deadlines despite frequent interruption or distracting surroundings.
• Experience explaining processes, procedures, or policies to a wide audience, and refraining from giving legal advice.
• Experience identifying and safeguarding confidential information and materials.
• Experience using computers to enter and retrieve data, perform legal research, and complete a variety of tasks.

Responsibilities

• Provide legal research and draft various legal documents in all case types for five judges in Klamath County and one judge in Lake County.
• Serve as the court's Probate Commissioner and directly support the Probate Judge to handle simple to complex issues with probate matters.
• Act as the lead mediator in all Landlord/Tenant matters.
• Involve in family law facilitation and support.
• Communicate effectively with court customers, agency and community stakeholders, fellow court staff, and judges.

Benefits

• Affordable health insurance - we pay up to 99% of your premium.
• Pay equity - pay based on experience and education, not former wages.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness - we are an eligible employer.
• Separate sick leave and vacation leave accruals - you don't have to use vacation time if you get sick.
• Eligibility to join Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) after six months.
• 5% allowance for bilingual skills if you can pass a skill test and are assigned to use those skills on the job.
• Bar dues payments for Law Clerks who are members of the Bar.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Career Level: Entry Level
• Industry: Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities
• Education Level: Bachelor's degree