Court Operations Specialist

Initial Posting Date:

02/06/2026

Application Deadline:

02/19/2026

Agency:

Judicial Department

Salary Range:

$4,765 - $7,392

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Court Operations Specialist

Job Description:

Salary Start Note: in this job profile, we offer candidates new to OJD up to the second step of the salary range. Each year, you are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

Interviews: Generally, will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline.

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, lived experience, and education, plus 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 [OR up to 99% of medical insurance premiums for part-time employees], including mental health coverage.
• The hourly equivalent for this position is $27.49 - $42.65.  [OR The annual salary for this position is $57,183 - $88,708.]
• 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 second step of the salary range, depending on experience. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

Location Highlights

Dallas, Oregon, established in 1874, is a small city 15 miles west of Salem (Oregon’s Capital) along Rickreal Creek. The town was named after George M Dallas, the vice president of then President James K Polk, for which the county is named after. The area around Dallas is known for their wines – especially their outstanding pinots. It is also home to Baskett Slough National Wildlife Refuge. The Polk County Courthouse (tied with Sherman County Courthouse) is the second oldest running courthouse in Oregon – 1899 (an annex was added in 1965).

Position Highlights

The Polk County Circuit Court in Dallas, Oregon, is hiring a Court Clerk (Court Operations Specialist).

In this role…

You will provide courtroom support by taking minutes, preparing judgments and orders, entering data of court events and documents, operating the court’s electronic recorder, and ensuring accurate record of the court proceedings are being created and preserved in accordance with the applicable law, rules, and established business process