Court Operations Specialist

Initial Posting Date:
10/09/2026
Application Deadline:
10/15/2026
Agency:
Judicial Department
Salary Range:
$4,765 - $7,392
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Court Operations Specialist
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 Linn County Circuit Court in Albany, Oregon, is hiring a Records Clerk (Court Operations Specialist) to join our team.
In this role, you will start new cases, enter data into our automated case tracking system, and process a variety of reports. You will review files to determine next steps and forward them to judges, supervisors, and administrative authorities. You will accept and record documents, checking them for accuracy and completeness. You will also process orders, judgments, decrees, and other legal documents.
You will help parties, attorneys, agencies, and the public use the court system by explaining policies and procedures. You will help customers use our public computer terminals. You will answer questions and correspondence related to the status of cases and the court calendar. You will also answer complex questions about case processing, dockets, and scheduling proceedings.
You will spend part of your time helping the domestic relations team by providing customer service at the counter and over the phone. You will also be a backup cashier.
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 f