Civil Court Operations Specialist

State of Oregon; Salem (OR); On-site; USD 51,000 - 79,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance premium coverage

Overtime eligibility

Holiday and leave accrual

Job summary

The Oregon Judicial Department seeks a Court Operations Associate (Civil Clerk) in Oregon City. This full-time, limited-duration role handles complex civil case entry, docket management, and document processing within established guidelines.

The position includes interacting with parties, attorneys, and law enforcement to ensure proper filings and fees. Responsibilities include issuing notices, distributing court documents, and assisting litigants with policy questions.

Qualifications

• Proven ability to provide tactful, professional service to diverse individuals in busy settings.
• Proficient with computers for data entry and research.
• Perform clerical tasks under tight deadlines in a fast-paced office.

Responsibilities

• Enter and process complex civil cases and filings.
• Contact parties, attorneys, and law enforcement to verify documents and fees.
• Prepare and distribute notices and copies of court documents.
• Review documents for judicial signatures per guidelines and notify missing elements.
• Assist self-represented litigants and attorneys with policy questions within guidelines.
• Monitor reports and track pending cases to maintain timely disposition.

Skills

Customer service

Computer skills

Clerical tasks

Explain policies

Deadline management

Document review

Confidential info handling

Court/Legal experience

Job description

The Oregon Judicial Department seeks a Court Operations Associate (Civil Clerk) in Oregon City. This full-time, limited-duration role handles complex civil case entry, docket management, and document processing within established guidelines.

The position includes interacting with parties, attorneys, and law enforcement to ensure proper filings and fees. Responsibilities include issuing notices, distributing court documents, and assisting litigants with policy questions.