Court Operations Associate

State of Oregon; Hermiston (OR); On-site; USD 54,000 - 85,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance premium support (90–

5% bilingual skills allowance

Progressive salary steps

Job summary

The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) is hiring for a Court Operations Associate in Pendleton, Oregon. You will support multiple courtrooms and judges, coordinate cases, process documents, and prepare various legal papers with a strong emphasis on accuracy and confidentiality.

You will maintain calendars, assist with jury-related duties, interact with the public, and uphold high standards of professional conduct in a fast-paced environment.

Qualifications

• Minimum: high school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three (3) years of experience in a moderately complex office setting handling financial, administrative, or legal documents.
• Any combination of education and experience that supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Responsibilities

• Provide support for multiple courtrooms and judges.
• Coordinate court cases and process documents from parties and attorneys.
• Maintain calendars and databases; prepare and edit legal documents and correspondence.

Skills

Clerical experience

Document processing

Calendar management

Customer service

Job description

Initial Posting Date:

08/25/2026

Application Deadline:

09/14/2026

Agency:

Judicial Department

Salary Range:

$4,539 - $7,042

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Court Operations Associate

Job Description

Interviews: Generally, will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline. May take longer, depending on the number of applications.

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 directly affects the people in our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved. We need staff who want to have direct impact in their communities, value OJD's efforts to remove barriers to access justice services and enjoy a high level of customer service and interaction with the public.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work experience, education, and any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position.

Benefits to you

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees [OR up to 99% of medical insurance premiums for part-time employees], including mental health coverage.
• The hourly equivalent for this position is $26.19 - $40.63. [OR the annual salary for this position is $54,464 - $84,501.]
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
• OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job!
• In this job profile, we offer candidates new to OJD the first three steps of the salary range. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

Location Highlights

Pendleton, Oregon is nestled within the heart of Eastern Oregon, where the West meets modern excitement. The city was founded in 1851 by William C McKay at the mouth of McKay Creek. The area was named Pendleton around 1865 for the politician and diplomat George H Pendleton who served as a US Representative and incorporated in 1880. The city is a cultural center of Eastern Oregon, and the "Old Town" area is listed as a Historic District of the National Register of Historic Places. Pendleton is home of the Pendleton Round Up (first held in 1910), the area's famous yearly rodeo.

Position Highlights

The Umatilla County Circuit Court in Pendleton, Oregon is hiring a Court Operations Associate.

In this role…

You will provide support for multiple courtrooms and judges. You will coordinate court cases, receive, and process documents from parties and attorneys, review court paperwork, prepare a variety of correspondence and legal documents, edit documents for content and grammar, maintain multiple calendars and databases, make travel arrangements, schedule court interpreters, and enter case data into our electronic case management system. You will also help with the jury draw, send notices to potential jurors, keep a variety of jury records, inform jurors of court procedures, manage and coordinate jury trials, and prepare the jury room for trials.

When court is in session, you will record the proceedings, swear in witnesses, mark and maintain exhibits. As the bailiff, you will maintain the security and professionalism of the courtroom. Additionally, you will help attorneys and litigants with scheduling, prepare documents and forms, perform real-time data entry, and coordinate remote hearings.

At the public service counter and over the phone, you will interact with judges, attorneys, interpreters, law enforcement officers, and the public. You will determine fees, disburse funds, initiate the collection of delinquent accounts, set up payment plans, and waive fees when appropriate. You will also prepare copies upon request.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.

Minimum Qualifications

The qualified candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

AND

At least three (3) or more years of responsible experience in a moderately complex office or business setting involving the processing of financial, administrative, or legal documents.

OR

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Special Qualifications

None.

Requested Skills and Attributes

• Experience performing a variety of clerical or administrative support tasks with strict deadlines in a busy business or professional setting.
• Experience using a variety of software programs to access and input information and complete various tasks.
• Skill demonstrating tact and diplomacy when providing customer service to a variety of individuals in challenging circumstances.
• Experience coordinating schedules and maintaining calendars.
• Skill in writing and reviewing documents for accuracy, content, grammar, and punctuation.
• Experience identifying and safeguarding confidential information and materials.

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time position, and the work schedule is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per work week.
• Occasional after-hours or overtime work may be required.
• Frequent phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Frequent phone and in-person contact with people who may be facing challenging life circumstances or highly stressful situations.
• Regular use of the following equipment: telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.

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 Checks

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 I-9 form 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

Age-Based Discrimination

OJD does not request or require your age, date of birth, or attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.

Veterans' or Oregon National Guard Preference

Eligible veterans and current or former servicemembers with the Oregon National Guard who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans and current or former servicemembers with the Oregon National Guard must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility. Visit the Oregon job opportunities Veterans, Disabled Veterans & State Servicemembers web page 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 the 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, click here.

Employee Benefits

Click here to access information specific to OJD employee benefits.

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 click here.

Questions and Support

• If you require an alternate format to complete the application process, call 503-986-5930, or TTY: Oregon Relay Service 711 for the hearing impaired. Be prepared to describe the alternate format needed.
• Workday related information and resources are available here.
• For questions about a specific OJD job posting, call 503-986-5930 or email [e-mail].

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.