Court Operations Associate

Initial Posting Date:

08/26/2025

Application Deadline:

09/24/2025

Agency:

Judicial Department

Salary Range:

$4,428 - $6,870

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Court Operations Associate

Job Description:

Interviews: will be scheduled within two to three 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. 

The Grant County Circuit Court seeks team members who have a strong work ethic, who are proactive and take initiative, and who collaborate well with coworkers and contribute to a positive team environment. We are looking for those who are dependable, respectful, and adaptable to join us as we strive to go above and beyond to provide excellent customer service. We value team members with strong communication skills, who can express their ideas clearly while being active and engaged listeners.

Benefits To You

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.

• 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.

Position Highlights

We are hiring a Court Operations Associate to join our team in Canyon City, Oregon.

In this role, you will process civil cases and provide backup for processing criminal cases. This work includes accepting and filing court documents, performing data entry, reviewing paperwork for accuracy and completeness, tracking due dates, and scheduling appearances. You will help judges, court staff, law enforcement, attorneys, litigants, agencies, and the public by providing information about cases, court forms and programs, and available resources. The support you provide will be in person, over the phone, and in writing. You will also process and receipt payments, balance the cash drawer each day, and prepare and make daily deposits.

In the courtroom, you will electronically record court proceedings, create log notes, and track and process exhibits. As the bailiff, you will swear in witnesses, oversee juries, and report any security concerns. When court proceedings are held remotely, you will set up the