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Pay: This position is part of a classification study. The study may result in a change to the current job profile and salary in Spring 2023. The current hourly pay for this position is $17.28 - $28.13.

Open Until Filled: The close date of this posting is “continuous.” This means that the announcement will remain open until the position is filled. However, the announcement may close at any time.

Multiple Openings: This job posting will be used to fill more than one position.

Limited Duration: This is a temporary limited duration, full-time position currently funded through June 30, 2023. It is an entry level position with potential to become a permanent, full-time position.

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 enjoy 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 and 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 .

Position Highlights

The in Pendleton, Oregon is hiring multiple Court Clerk (Judicial Services Specialist 2).

For these court clerk positions, we are looking for candidates who enjoy working and completing a project. You will work directly with members of the public such as attorneys, judges, interpreters, law enforcement, and other court customers. If you are looking to change careers, the clerk position is a great way to transition into working for the courts. Previous experience in a court or legal environment is not required.

Your work will focus on the proper retention of court files by verifying and scanning a backlog of case files into digitized formats. Much of your day will be spent scanning, maintaining accurate records, and entering case data in our electronic case management system.

You will assist the public at a public service counter and on the phone by answering questions, supplying forms, and receiving payments via cash, credit/debit cards, and checks/money orders for balances owed to the court, then crediting those accounts.

You may also attend to juries as bailiff or assist with jury support duties in and out of the courtroom as needed.

Most importantly, you will be part of Oregon’s courts, providing justice services to our community. Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Instructions for Cover Letter and Work History/Resume
Workday times out after approximately 15 minutes of no activity, and all progress will be lost. Your cover letter and work history/resume should demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, the Special Qualifications, and the Requested Skills and Attributes, which are listed below.

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Work History/Resume

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Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application.
All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.

Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

The qualified candidate must have at least one (1) year of responsible, clerical experience in a moderately complex office or business setting involving the processing of financial, administrative, or legal documents.
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Possession of a high school diploma or GED, or equivalent life or work experience.

Special Qualifications

(These must be verifiable.)

None.

Requested Skills and Attributes

(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

Working Conditions

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION
Criminal Background Check
You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

United States Employment Eligibility
OJD does not offer visa sponsorships. If you are hired, you will be required to fill out the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s confirming you are able to work in the U.S.

Future Vacancies
Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.

Veterans' Preference
Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility. The action item, asking veterans to attach their documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials. Visit the Oregon job opportunities for additional details, information, and resources.

Conduct Expectations
Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department. As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.

Pay Equity
As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon’s pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate’s education and experience. For more information on pay equity, .

Employee Benefits
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Public Service Loan Forgiveness

OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please .

Questions and Support

The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action. We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills. The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.