Court Operations Associate (Court Operations Clerk Underfill Opportunity)

Initial Posting Date:

01/16/2026

Application Deadline:

02/05/2026

Agency:

Judicial Department

Salary Range:

$4,428 - $6,870

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Court Operations Associate (Court Operations Clerk Underfill Opportunity)

Job Description:

NOTE: Effective February 1, 2026, the Oregon Judicial Department will implement a cost-of-living salary increase of 2.5%.

Underfill Opportunity: This position may be filled as a developmental underfill at the Court Operations Clerk job profile level. See the Court Operations Clerk Minimum Qualifications section for details. The hourly wage for the Court Operations Clerk is $23.17 - $35.95.

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 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 $25.55 - $39.64.  [OR the annual salary for this position is $53,136 - $82,440.]
• 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 the first two steps of the salary range. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

Location Highlights

Heppner, Oregon is about 50 miles south of the Columbia River snuggled against the foothills of the Blue Mountains in Northeastern Oregon. Incorporated in 1887, this town got the nickname of “Gateway to the Blues” regarding the Blue Mountains. Recreation in this area is full of fishing activities along with other outdoor activities such as the Willow Creek Water Park during the summer and snowmobiling, cross-country skiing, and snowshoeing during the winter. Lastly, numerous trails spot the area for endless exploration.

Position Highlights

The Morrow County Circuit Court in Heppner, Oregon is hiring a Court Operations Associate. If position is a COC or COA: A COC/COA is a great way to transition into working for the Oregon Courts.

In this role…

You will provide support for multiple courtrooms and judges. You will coordinate court c