Court Operations Specialist (Family Law/Probate Clerk)

Initial Posting Date:

12/19/2025

Application Deadline:

01/08/2026

Agency:

Judicial Department

Salary Range:

$4,649 - $7,212

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Court Operations Specialist (Family Law/Probate Clerk)

Job Description:

Interviews: generally will be scheduled within two weeks. May take longer depending on other job duties.

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 directly affects the people in our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved. We need staff who want to have direct impact in their communities, value OJD's efforts to remove barriers to access justice services and enjoy a high level of customer service and interaction with the public.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work and past 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.

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 $26.82 - $41.61.  [OR the annual salary for this position is $55,788 - $86,544.]
• 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.

Location Highlights

Portland, Oregon was founded in 1845 (incorporated in 1851). It is the state’s largest city and the county seat for Multnomah County. It is named for Portland, Maine. It is situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. Recreational activities include, numerous museums (including OMSI), parks (including Forest Park, largest wilderness park in city limits in the nation), hiking (including in-city hiking trails), restaurants (including Food Carts), Mt Hood (about 50 miles east) and much more. Portland is home to three major sports teams: Trailblazers (NBA), Timbers (MLS), and Thorns (NWSL).

Position Highlights

The Multnomah County Circuit Court is hiring a Family Law/Probate Clerk (Court Operations Specialist).

In this role…

You will assist the public with Family Law and Probate matters at the counter, phone, and via email. Explain court procedures to the public, attorneys, and others. Assist with operating public computer terminals. You will also review forms for completeness including signatures, certify copies, and direct customers to the appropriate courtroom. Organize, schedule, and re-schedule (if needed) the most critical and complex court dockets and other appearances among multiple parties.

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