Court Law Clerk

Initial Posting Date: 10/23/2026 Application Deadline:
Courtroom Clerk (Floating Family Law Judicial Clerk) Job Description:
Generally, interviews will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline. Interview scheduling may take longer, depending on the number of applications.
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 experience, education, and any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position. We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
~ The hourly equivalent for this position is $27.49 – $42.65, and the annual salary for this position is $57,183 – $88,708.
~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!
~ Recreational activities include numerous museums (including OMSI), parks (including Forest Park, largest wilderness park in city limits in the nation), hiking (including in-city hiking trails), restaurants (including Food Carts), Mt. Trail Blazers (NBA), Fire (WNBA), Timbers (MLS), and Thorns (NWSL).
The

Multnomah County Circuit Court

is hiring a

Floating Family Law Judicial Clerk (Courtroom Clerk).
You will prepare orders, judgments, and other court documents. You will swear in and supervise juries, prepare the jury room, provide security, arrange for meals and transportation, and liaise between jurors, the court, and attorneys.
In chambers, you will work with the judicial assistant to manage the judge’s docket, schedule hearings and trial dates, and certify court orders for attorneys. You will help fill in for the judicial assistant as needed by greeting visitors, answering and routing calls, screening mail, coordinating case assignments, updating court calendars, and scheduling marriage ceremonies.
Additionally, you will help attorneys, litigants, and the public use the court system by providing information about court policies and procedures, the status of cases, and the court calendar. The support you provide will be in person, over the phone, and in writing.
You will spend part of your time helping train and mentor new clerks. You will also make sure the courtroom is stocked with supplies and will check and troubleshoot the AV system and recording equipment.
Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.
Attach your updated resume in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.

Document Format
tiff) or Microsoft Word (.pages), Google Docs (.zip), and Microsoft Word (.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.
The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. PT

on the date listed above.
The qualified candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
At least three (3) or more years of responsible experience in a moderately complex office or business setting involving the processing of financial, administrative, or legal documents.
Experience performing a variety of clerical or administrative support tasks with strict, and often competing, deadlines in a fast-paced business or professional setting.
Experience using a computer and different applications to accomplish a variety of tasks that involve data entry, looking up accounts or cases, scheduling events in electronic calendars, and updating information.
Experience multitasking by listening and typing at the same time and logging events in real time.
Experience providing customer service to a variety of individuals in challenging circumstances.
This is a full-time position, and the work schedule currently is 8:00 a.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.
Possible travel daily between 17 floors of the courthouse, which can be done via elevator or stairs.
For courtroom clerks assigned to family court judges, the duty station will change periodically to the Juvenile Justice Center at 1401 NE 68th Ave. (14 miles from the courthouse), as judges are assigned with the clerk for rotations in these facilities.
Courtroom clerks often work under statutory or policy deadlines and occasionally work in very high-volume, fast-paced environments.
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.
Regular use of the following equipment: electronic recording equipment, AV equipment, telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.

Multnomah County Circuit Court does not provide parking for the central courthouse or justice center staff. By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.
OJD does not request or require your age, date of birth, or attendance or graduation dates from an educational institution during the application process.
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

Veterans, Disabled Veterans & State Servicemembers web page

for additional details, information, and resources.

Because of OJDs 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. Pay Equity
As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon’s pay equity law. For more information on pay equity,

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We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.