Civil Court Operations Specialist

oregon; Oregon City (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premiums coverage

Overtime eligibility

Bilingual skills allowance

Job summary

The Oregon Judicial Department is seeking a Court Operations Associate (Civil Clerk) in Oregon City. This full-time role focuses on entering complex civil cases, communicating with parties and attorneys, and distributing notices and court documents.

You will review documents for judicial signature, notify officers of missing elements, and assist self-represented litigants with policy questions while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least 3 years of responsible experience in a moderately complex office handling financial, administrative, or legal documents.
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to three years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Enter complex cases and assist with civil filings.
• Contact parties, attorneys, and law enforcement by phone and in person to verify documents and fees.
• Prepare and distribute notices and copies of court documents.
• Review and approve documents for judicial signature per guidelines.
• Notify judicial officer of missing elements in judgments or orders.
• Assist self-represented litigants and attorneys with policy and procedure questions.
• Monitor reports and track pending cases to ensure timely disposition and data accuracy.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Clerical tasks

Policy explanation

Deadline management

Document review

Confidential information

Court experience

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Job description

The Oregon Judicial Department is seeking a Court Operations Associate (Civil Clerk) in Oregon City. This full-time role focuses on entering complex civil cases, communicating with parties and attorneys, and distributing notices and court documents.

You will review documents for judicial signature, notify officers of missing elements, and assist self-represented litigants with policy questions while maintaining strict confidentiality and accuracy.