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This position is part of a classification study, with a planned effective date of Spring 2023. The study may result in a change to the current job profile and salary.

Interviews: Interviews are scheduled within the first two weeks after application deadline.

Underfill: This job posting may be filled as a developmental underfill at the Judicial Services Specialist 2 (JSS2) classification level. See the “Minimum Qualifications” section for details. The hourly pay range for a JSS2 is $17.28-$28.13.

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 applications from candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work and 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 .

Benefits to you

Position Highlights

The is hiring Court Clerks (Judicial Services Specialist 3s) in Hermiston.

A court clerk position is a great way to transition into working for Oregon’s courts. Much of your day is spent supporting court operations. You will coordinate court cases, receive documents from parties to cases and attorneys, examine paperwork for accuracy, and enter case data in OJD's electronic case management system.

You may also work inside the courtroom. Here, you will use recording equipment to log all events in real-time, swear-in witnesses, mark and maintain exhibits or exhibit logs, and enter data into each case register while the court is in session. Attending to juries as bailiff both in and out of the courtroom will be part of your work.

You will interact with attorneys, judges, interpreters, law enforcement, and the public, assisting at the public service counter and over the phone. You will help by answering questions, supplying forms, and receiving payments via cash, credit/debit cards, and checks/money orders for balances owed to the court then crediting those accounts.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Instructions for Resume/Work History and Cover Letter

Workday times out after approximately 15 minutes of no activity, and all progress will be lost. This recruitment requires a cover letter and complete work history that addresses the Requested Skills and Attributes. To be considered for this position, you must follow these instructions:

Resume/Work History

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Cover Letter

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.

Filling This Position
This position will be filled one of two ways: by appointment of an applicant who meets the minimum qualifications (as identified below) for a Judicial Services Specialist 3

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by developmental underfill of an applicant who meets the minimum qualifications (as identified below) for a Judicial Services Specialist 2.

Judicial Services Specialist 3 Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your work history or resume.)
The qualified candidates must have at least two (2) years of responsible, clerical experience in a moderately complex office or business setting involving the processing of financial, administrative, or legal documents.
AND
Possess a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent life or work experience.

Judicial Services Specialist 2 Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your work history or resume.)
The qualified candidates must have at least one (1) years of responsible, clerical experience in a moderately complex office or business setting involving the processing of financial, administrative, or legal documents.
AND
Possess a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent life or work experience.

Special Qualifications
(These must be verifiable.)

None.

Requested Skills and Attributes
(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

Working Conditions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Criminal Background Check
You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reference Check
By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.

United States Employment Eligibility
OJD does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's confirming authorization to work in the United States. OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Future Vacancies
Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.

Veterans' Preference
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility. The action item, asking veterans to attach their documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials. Visit the Oregon job opportunities for additional details, information, and resources.

Conduct Expectations
Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department. As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.

Pay Equity
As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon’s pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. For more information on pay equity, .

Employee Benefits
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness

OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please visit .

Questions and Support

The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action. We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.