Court Operations Associate

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

Benefits offered by this job

Healthcare premium support

Paid holidays and leave

Bilingual skills allowance

Job summary

The Lane County Circuit Court in Eugene, Oregon, is hiring a Court Operations Associate to provide clerical support for the court by processing and managing all case types and performing data entry. You will determine the appropriate next steps in multi-step processes and receipt court fees, reconcile the till, and schedule hearings and trials.

You will also review reports on case status, scan documents into the case management system, verify image quality, and handle complex transactions such

Qualifications

• Provides clerical support for the court by processing and managing all case types.
• Performs data entry and verifies accuracy of case information and documents.
• Delivers customer service to court staff, attorneys, litigants, and the public both in person and by phone.

Responsibilities

• Process and manage all case types, perform data entry and determine next steps in multi-step processes.
• Receipt court fees and reconcile tills; schedule hearings and trials; accept electronic filings.
• Review reports on case status; scan documents; verify image quality in the case management system.
• Assist with complex transactions involving warrants, attorney appointments, and payment plans.
• Provide information and guidance to court staff, attorneys, litigants, agencies, and the public about procedures, calendars, and case processing.

Skills

Clerical accuracy

Data entry

Customer service

Attention to detail

Tools

Case management system

Job description

Job Description

Initial Posting Date

08/11/2026

Application Deadline

08/24/2026

Agency

Judicial Department

Salary Range

$4,539 - $7,042

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Court Operations Associate

Job Description

Interviews: Generally, interviews 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 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 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. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.

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.]
• In this job profile, we offer candidates new to OJD up to the third step of the salary range, depending on experience. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.
• 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!

Position Highlights

The Lane County Circuit Court in Eugene, Oregon, is hiring a Court Operations Associate.

In this role…

You will provide clerical support for the court by processing and managing all case types, performing data entry, and determining the appropriate next steps in multi-step processes. You will receipt court fees and reconcile the till, schedule hearings and trials, accept electronic filings, and review reports related to the status of cases. You will scan documents into the case management system and verify the quality of the images. You will also handle complex transactions involving warrants, attorney appointments, and payment plans.

Additionally, you will provide customer service by answering questions from court staff, attorneys, litigants, agencies, and the public about topics such as local procedures, the status of cases, court calendars, document entry, case processing, scheduling court proceedings. The support you provide will be in person, over the phone, and in writing. You will also process juror summonses, deferrals, excusals, and payroll.

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

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time position, and the work schedule is typically 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, highly stressful situations, or trauma.
• Long periods of sitting or standing to process a high volume of work.
• Regular use of the following equipment: telephone, calculator, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, printer, 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

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.

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. The action item, asking for documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials. 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 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. In this job profile, we offer candidates new to OJD the first step of the salary range. 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.