Court Operations Specialist (Criminal Judgment Clerk)

Initial Posting Date:
10/08/2026
Application Deadline:
10/21/2026
Agency:
Judicial Department
Salary Range:
$4,765 - $7,392
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Court Operations Specialist (Criminal Judgment Clerk)
Job Description:
Interviews: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it may take several weeks after the application deadline for us to schedule interviews.
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 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 welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.
Benefits to You
We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
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 up to the third step of the salary range, depending on experience. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.
Position Highlights
The Deschutes County Circuit Court in Bend, Oregon, is hiring a Criminal Judgment Clerk (Court Operations Specialist).
In this role, you will support our judges by opening new criminal case files and scheduling same-day hearings. You will perform data entry related to pleadings, search warrants, secret indictments, release agreements, and judgments and will check these documents for accuracy and completeness. You will update case information in the electronic case management system. You will also review cases and payment schedules to determine if payments for fines and fees are being made on time.
Additionally, you will enter information about drug and alcohol diversions and conditional discharges into the system, track dates to monitor compliance, and determine the appropriate next steps. You will spend part of your time providing customer service to attorneys, litigants, and the public in person, over the phone, and in writing. You also may be required to provide grand jury testimony and testify at failure to appear trials.
Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.
Instructions for REQUIRED Cover Letter and Work History/Resume
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.
Cover Letter (REQUIRED)
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.
Work History/Resume (REQUIRED)
Attach your updated resume in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your resume and filename should include your name.
OR
Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.
Document Format
Preferred format: PDF (.pdf, .tiff) or Microsoft Word (.docx)
Acceptable format: Image (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) or Notepad (.txt)
We are unable to accept: Apple (.pages), Google Docs (.gdoc), ZIP (.zip), and Microsoft Word 97-2003 (.doc)
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.