Court Clerk - Casual

City of Corvallis; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Corvallis is seeking a part-time, non-represented Court Clerk to support the Municipal Court process, manage citations and payments, and maintain defendant files. You will communicate with defendants, attorneys, and court staff, and provide accurate information about court procedures at the counter, by phone, and by email.

Responsibilities include recording payments, issuing notices, assisting with arraignments and violations bureau matters, and maintaining confidentiality and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General clerical experience with high public contact preferred.
• Court-related work experience and bilingual Spanish desirable.
• Knowledge of municipal court processes or ability to learn within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public through the Municipal Court process and maintain defendant files.
• Enter citations and payments into the computerized system; track activity.
• Collect fines, process payments, and negotiate time payment agreements.
• Provide customer service at the counter, by phone, and via email.
• Assist Judge with non-courtroom matters and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Court-related work experience (desirable)

Bilingual in Spanish (desirable)

Job description

Assist the public through the Corvallis Municipal Court process, collect fines, maintain defendant files including all correspondence between the defendant, attorneys, and the Court, and maintain computer-based data for each citation adjudicated through Municipal Court. Transfer information between involved parties and agencies. May be assigned specific responsibility to criminal, parking, or traffic issues. These tasks are illustrative only and may include other related duties.

Part-time, non-represented, casual position

15 hours per/week

Monday - Thursday; Flexible Schedule

Provides paraprofessional court support regarding arraignments, trials and violations bureau to ensure accurate processing of defendant's cases through the court system.

Provides customer service to people at the counter, over the phone and via e-mail; provides accurate information regarding court procedures to defendants and the public. Provides information to defendants about their case status.

Issues and reinstates driver's license suspensions.

Enters citations and payments into computerized information system; accurately tracks all activity associated with each citation.

Collects and processes payments; negotiates time payment agreements. Collects Non-Sufficient Funds checks.

Assists Judge with various non-courtroom matters.

Maintains court security per Judge's order; maintains confidentiality.

Acts ethically and honestly; applies ethical standards of behavior to daily work activities and interactions. Builds confidence in the City through own actions.

Conforms with all safety rules and performs work is a safe manner.

Adheres to all City and Department policies.

Delivers excellent customer service to diverse audiences.

Maintains effective work relationships.

Arrives to work, meetings, and other work-related functions on time and maintains regular job attendance.

Education and Experience

High school diploma or equivalent.

Experience of a general clerical nature, involving high volume public contact is preferred.

Court related work experience and bilingual in Spanish desirable.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

Knowledge of Municipal Court systems and procedures or the ability to acquire within one (1) year of appointment.

Basic knowledge of accounting principles and understanding of legal terms.

Ability to apply procedures and policies to the situation at hand with minimal supervision.

Ability to type by touch, from rough draft correspondence, and compose correspondence; ten-key proficiency; computer operating experience or training is required.

Strong interpersonal, written and verbal communication skills required; experience with legal terminology preferred.

Ability to apply Judge's orders and resolve Parking Order and Violations Bureau matters at the counter.

Ability to maintain composure even in difficult situations; deal tactfully with the public; and deal calmly and effectively in confrontational and/or high stress situations.

Ability to plan and organize own work for accomplishment and work effectively during changing priorities and interruptions; handle multiple tasks simultaneously.

Ability to maintain confidentiality and exercise discretion and judgement in dealing with sensitive or confidential information.

Ability to get along well with coworkers, and the general public, and maintain effective work relationships.

Special Requirements

Ability to meet LEDS certification requirements.

Ability to possess and maintain CJIS security clearance.

Ability to possess and maintain Notary Public certification.

Ability to pass a pre-employment background and/or criminal history check.

Demonstrable commitment to sustainability.

Demonstrable commitment to promoting and enhancing equity, diversity and inclusion.

The individual shall not pose a direct threat to the health or safety of the individual or others in the workplace.

Travel among City worksites.

Position is open until filled.

First review of applications will be on Monday November 2, 2026.