Court Operations Specialist (Criminal Judgment Clerk)

State of Oregon; Bend (OR); On-site; USD 53,000 - 82,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Premium medical coverage 95%–99%

Holiday leaves & personal days

Bilingual skills allowance (5%)

Salary steps to 3rd level

Annual raise

Job summary

The Oregon Judicial Department in Bend, Oregon seeks a Criminal Judgment Clerk (Court Operations Specialist) to support judges by opening new criminal case files, scheduling hearings, and entering pleadings, warrants, and judgments into the electronic case management system.

You will also monitor payments for fines and fees, handle diversions and conditional discharges data, and interact with attorneys, litigants, and the public.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• Four years of responsible administrative experience in a moderately complex office setting.
• Combination of education and experience equivalent to four years of experience.

Responsibilities

• Open new criminal case files and schedule same-day hearings.
• Perform data entry for pleadings, warrants, indictments, release agreements, and judgments.
• Update case information in the electronic case management system.
• Review cases and payment schedules to ensure timely fines/fees payments.
• Provide customer service to attorneys, litigants, and the public in person, by phone, and in writing.

Skills

Clerical experience

Administrative support

Customer service

Written communication

Education

High school diploma

Tools

Case management system

Microsoft Office

Data entry

Job description

Court Operations Specialist (Criminal Judgment Clerk)

Salary: $4,765 - $7,392

Position Type: Employee

Agency: Judicial Department

Initial Posting Date: 10/08/2026

Application Deadline: 10/21/2026

Who We Are

Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public. 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 Deschutes County Circuit Court in Bend, Oregon, is hiring a Criminal Judgment Clerk (Court Operations Specialist).

In this role, you will support our judges by opening new criminal case files and scheduling same‑day hearings. You will perform data entry related to pleadings, search warrants, secret indictments, release agreements, and judgments and will check these documents for accuracy and completeness. You will update case information in the electronic case management system. You will also review cases and payment schedules to determine if payments for fines and fees are being made on time.

Additionally, you will enter information about drug and alcohol diversions and conditional discharges into the system, track dates to monitor compliance, and determine the appropriate next steps. You will spend part of your time providing customer service to attorneys, litigants, and the public in person, over the phone, and in writing. You also may be required to provide grand jury testimony and testify at failure to appear trials.

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

Minimum Qualifications

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

Four (4) years of responsible administrative experience in a moderately complex office or business setting demonstrating the knowledge, skills, and abilities needed for this position.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to four (4) 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 providing customer service to a variety of individuals in challenging circumstances.
• Experience explaining processes, procedures, or policies.
• Skill in writing and reviewing documents for accuracy, content, grammar, and punctuation.

Working Conditions

• This is a full‑time position, and the work schedule currently 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 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, including people who are angry, hostile, confused, or frustrated.
• Long periods of sitting or standing.
• 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.

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 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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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.