Court Operations Associate (Jury Clerk)

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical insurance premium support

Paid holidays and leave

Bilingual skills allowance (5%)

Job summary

State of Oregon is hiring a Court Operations Associate (Jury Clerk) to support jury processes for the Oregon Judicial Department. You will manage juror communications, records, and scheduling, including grand jury duties and payroll tasks.

The role emphasizes accuracy, confidentiality, and customer service within a busy courthouse environment. The position requires strong clerical skills, public speaking, and adherence to deadlines, with benefits including substantial health coverage and

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• At least three years in a moderately complex office or business setting handling documents.
• Experience explaining processes, procedures, or policies.
• Experience providing customer service to diverse individuals.
• Public speaking to groups of 25+ people.

Responsibilities

• Communicate daily with jurors by phone and email regarding jury service.
• Review online juror responses and manage juror records; train and screen jurors as needed.
• Conduct weekly in-person jury orientation sessions for large groups.
• Assemble and distribute juror lists; maintain attendance and payroll records.
• Support grand jury processes: orientation, oaths, and payroll; biweekly updates.

Skills

Clerical tasks

Software proficiency

Policy explanation

Customer service

Public speaking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Tools

MS Office

Email systems

Job description

Initial Posting Date

09/30/2026

Application Deadline

10/13/2026

The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. PT on the date listed above.

Agency

Judicial Department

Salary Range

$4,539 - $7,042

Position Type

Employee

Position Title

Court Operations Associate (Jury Clerk)

Job Description

Interviews: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it may take several weeks after the application deadline for us to schedule interviews.

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, including mental health coverage.
• 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 up to the third step of the salary range, depending on experience. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

Position Highlights

The Jackson County Circuit Court in Medford, Oregon, is hiring a Jury Clerk (Court Operations Associate).

In this role, you will communicate daily with jurors over the phone and by email regarding all aspects of our petit (trial) jury and grand jury processes. You will review online juror responses, dismiss or postpone potential jurors’ service as needed, scan and enter documents into juror records, and prepare and record our nightly juror reporting messages. You will conduct weekly in-person jury orientation sessions in front of approximately 75 potential jurors. You will also assemble and distribute juror lists for the courtrooms and maintain juror attendance and payroll records.

For grand juries, you will send letters to potential jurors, conduct orientation, issue jury oaths, swear in potential alternate jurors, assemble and populate jurors into prospective panels after orientation, maintain juror records, and enter grand jury payroll on a biweekly basis.

You will work as a team with other jury clerks to ensure a great experience for all our jurors.

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

Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

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.
• Experience explaining processes, procedures, or policies.
• Experience providing customer service to a variety of individuals in challenging circumstances.
• Skill in public speaking and addressing large groups (more than 25 audience members).

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time position, and the work schedule typically 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 workweek.
• Occasional early-morning, after-hours, or overtime work may be required.
• This position requires public speaking to provide jury orientation sessions for large groups of jurors each week.
• Daily phone and in-person contact with jurors regarding jury service.
• Frequent email, 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, including people who are angry, hostile, confused, or frustrated.
• Daily data entry and working with confidential documents and information.
• Long periods of sitting or standing.
• Lifting loads that weigh up to 40 pounds may be required.
• Regular use of the following equipment: telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, multimedia equipment, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.
• The qualified candidate must start the process of CJIS clearance within the first week of hire.

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.

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 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 up to the third step of the salary range, depending on experience. For more information on pay equity, click here.

Employee Benefits

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