Municipal Court Operations Specialist

City of McMinnville; McMinnville (OR); On-site; USD 42,000 - 64,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Notary Public certification

Bilingual English/Spanish

Job summary

City of McMinnville seeks a Court Clerk to perform administrative and accounting duties for the Municipal Court, handling sensitive information and interacting with the public. You will administer proceedings, docketing, and records management with adherence to state statutes.

The role requires attention to confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, and proficiency with court software. Notary and bilingual abilities are valued; a path to LEDS certification within 30 days is expected.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent plus at least one year of additional training and two years of related experience.
• Ability to manage confidential information with discretion.
• Strong math and cash handling skills and excellent public relations abilities.

Responsibilities

• Administers court proceedings and docketing per state statutes and city ordinances.
• Maintain and purge court files; prepare reports and records.
• Serve as liaison between the public, Judge, defense counsel, police, and city departments.
• Provide excellent customer service to residents and assist with inquiries at City Hall.
• Process court transactions including cash handling and deposits.
• Assist in managing the court's case management system and jury panel support.

Skills

General office practices

Cash handling

Public relations

Legal terminology

LEDS certification within 30 days

Education

High School Diploma or equivalent

Additional training in office administration

Tools

Court management software

Microsoft Office Suite

Job description

City of McMinnville seeks a Court Clerk to perform administrative and accounting duties for the Municipal Court, handling sensitive information and interacting with the public. You will administer proceedings, docketing, and records management with adherence to state statutes.

The role requires attention to confidentiality, ability to work under pressure, and proficiency with court software. Notary and bilingual abilities are valued; a path to LEDS certification within 30 days is expected.