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Court Operations Associate (Temporary Jury Clerk)

State of Oregon, Oregon City, OR, United States


**Developmental 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 salary range for the Court Operations Clerk is $4,116 - $6,387 per month.* In this job profile, we offer candidates new to OJD up to the fourth step of the salary range, depending on experience. Temporary-status employees are **paid twice per month**.* Temporary-status employees may be eligible for insurance benefits under the Patient Protection and Affordable Care Act (ACA), and in accordance with

eligibility rules, and OJD Health Insurance under the . Temporary-status employees who, upon hire, are expected to work an average of 30 or more hours per week will be eligible for benefits on the first of the fourth month of employment.* Temporary status employees who work full-time accrue 6.14 hours of sick leave per full calendar month, which can be used as soon as it is credited.* **Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your cover letter and filename should include your name.*** **Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”*** **In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.*** **Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read every letter.*** **Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.*** By appointment of an application who meets the minimum qualifications (as identified below) for a Court Operations Associate; OR* By development underfill of an applicant who meets the minimum qualifications (as identified below) for a Court Operations Clerk.* Proficiency providing tactful and professional customer service to a variety of individuals or clients who are facing challenging life circumstances in a busy professional setting.* Proficiency using computers to access and input information and to complete a variety of tasks; computer use should be recent and regular.* Skill performing a variety of clerical or administrative support tasks with strict, and often competing, deadlines in a fast-paced office setting, to include high-volume scheduling.* Skill explaining processes, procedures, or policies.* Skill meeting deadlines despite frequent interruption while working independently or within a team.* Skill reviewing documents for accuracy, content, grammar, and punctuation.* Experience identifying and safeguarding confidential information and materials.* Experience working in a court or legal environment is preferred but not required.* This is a full-time, temporary position, and the work schedule is generally 7:00 a.m. to 4:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per workweek.* Occasional after-hours or overtime work may be required.* Frequent phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds.* Frequent phone and in-person contact with people who may be facing challenging life circumstances, highly stressful situations, or trauma.* Long periods of sitting or standing.* Regular use of the following equipment: telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.**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.By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.

**United States Employment Eligibility**

OJD does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security’s

confirming authorization to work in the United States. OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.**Veterans’ or Oregon National Guard Preference**

Eligible veterans and current or former servicemembers with the Oregon National Guard who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans and current or former servicemembers with the Oregon National Guard must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility. The action item, asking for 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 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, .

**Public Service Loan Forgiveness**
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