Municipal Court Services Specialist

City of Corvallis; Corvallis (OR); On-site; USD 25,000 - 33,000; Part time

Job summary

The City of Corvallis is seeking a part-time, non-represented Court Clerk to support the Municipal Court process, manage citations and payments, and maintain defendant files. You will communicate with defendants, attorneys, and court staff, and provide accurate information about court procedures at the counter, by phone, and by email.

Responsibilities include recording payments, issuing notices, assisting with arraignments and violations bureau matters, and maintaining confidentiality and safety

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• General clerical experience with high public contact preferred.
• Court-related work experience and bilingual Spanish desirable.
• Knowledge of municipal court processes or ability to learn within 1 year.

Responsibilities

• Assist the public through the Municipal Court process and maintain defendant files.
• Enter citations and payments into the computerized system; track activity.
• Collect fines, process payments, and negotiate time payment agreements.
• Provide customer service at the counter, by phone, and via email.
• Assist Judge with non-courtroom matters and maintain confidentiality.

Skills

Interpersonal communication

Written communication

Verbal communication

Customer service

Attention to detail

Multitasking

Education

High school diploma or equivalent

Court-related work experience (desirable)

Bilingual in Spanish (desirable)

Job description

The City of Corvallis is seeking a part-time, non-represented Court Clerk to support the Municipal Court process, manage citations and payments, and maintain defendant files. You will communicate with defendants, attorneys, and court staff, and provide accurate information about court procedures at the counter, by phone, and by email.

Responsibilities include recording payments, issuing notices, assisting with arraignments and violations bureau matters, and maintaining confidentiality and safety