Floating Courtroom Clerk: Admin & Jury Support

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

Benefits offered by this job

Medical premium coverage

Bilingual skills allowance

Pay steps up to fourth range

Job summary

The Oregon Judicial Department seeks a Floating Courtroom Clerk to provide administrative support across multiple courtrooms in Oregon City. You will assist with the day-to-day operations of the court, helping ensure smooth proceedings and accurate recordkeeping.

You will swear in witnesses, manage exhibits, monitor proceedings, update the case management system, and facilitate remote hearings. This role also involves juror coordination and back-up support for the judicial assistant.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three (3) years of responsible office experience handling financial, administrative, or legal documents.
• Experience in a court or legal environment preferred.
• Ability to lift 40 pounds.

Responsibilities

• Provide administrative support for multiple courtrooms and prepare the assigned courtroom for daily proceedings.
• Swear in witnesses, mark and maintain exhibits, monitor proceedings and respond to security needs, maintain audio and electronic records, update the case management system, and facilitate remote hearings.
• Manage juries, including drawing, empaneling, and maintaining transportation and security of jurors; liaise between jurors, court, and counsel.
• Back up the judicial assistant by preparing files for pretrial review, preparing motions, orders, and judgments, and reviewing documents for accuracy.

Job description

The Oregon Judicial Department seeks a Floating Courtroom Clerk to provide administrative support across multiple courtrooms in Oregon City. You will assist with the day-to-day operations of the court, helping ensure smooth proceedings and accurate recordkeeping.

You will swear in witnesses, manage exhibits, monitor proceedings, update the case management system, and facilitate remote hearings. This role also involves juror coordination and back-up support for the judicial assistant.