Court Operations Associate

Description:

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 $23.98 - $37.20. [OR the annual salary for this position is $49,872 - $77,376.]
• 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

McMinnville, Oregon

is a warmhearted city located in the heart of what is now Oregon wine county and was established in 1882. It is also the county seat for Yamhill County. The historic downtown was voted to have one of America’s best main streets that host a variety of events, including the annual UFO Festival. McMinnville is also home to Evergreen Aviation Museum, which houses Howard Hughes’ famous Spruce Goose along with an aviation style water park.

Position Highlights

The

Yamhill County Circuit Court

is hiring a Family Law Case Processing Clerk & Cashier (Court Operations Associate).

In this role…

As a Cashier, you will accept and receipt payments for filings, fines, bail, security release, and other monetary transactions. Verify and reconcile cash drawers along with opening and closing tills. You will also assist the public at the service counter and on the phone by answering questions, supplying forms, and processing records requests.

As a Family Law Case Processing Clerk, you will accept and record documents filed with the court, checking for accuracy and completeness along with recording and processing orders and judgments, of the court. Assist litigants and attorneys in using the court systems and inform them of court procedures and policies. Maintain inventories of forms, pleadings, and resources used by parties. Provide parties with contact information, resources, and other information for services and legal aid programs.

You will also be participating in court related activities that include interaction with judges, management, attorney’s, litigants, and other court staff.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by

our work and mission

.

Application Process

• Workday times out after approximately 15 minutes of inactivity and all progress will be lost.
• REQUIRED: a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, Special Qualifications, and Requested Skills and Attributes, listed below. Using a generic cover letter is likely not going to get you an interview, so please take the time needed to personalize your cover letter. Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.
• REQUIRED: a completed work history, either by completing the Job History (internal candidate) or Work Experience (external candidate) portion of your Workday profile OR by attaching an updated resume.

Instructions for Cover Letter and Work History/Resume

Cover Letter

• Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application. The attached cover letter file should include your name.
• In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to each of the Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.
• Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”

Work History/Resume

• Attach your updated resume in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application. The attached resume file should include your name.

OR

• Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.