Court Operations Associate (Judicial Assistant for the Honorable Christopher Marshall)

Initial Posting Date:
10/23/2026
Application Deadline:
11/05/2026
Agency:
Judicial Department
Salary Range:
$4,539 - $7,042
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Court Operations Associate (Judicial Assistant for the Honorable Christopher Marshall)
Job Description:
Interviews: Generally, interviews will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline. Interview scheduling may take longer, depending on the number of applications.
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.
The hourly equivalent for this position is $26.19 – $40.63, and the annual salary for this position is $54,464 – $84,501.
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 fourth step of the salary range, depending on experience. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.
Location Highlights
Portland, Oregon, was founded in 1845 (incorporated in 1851). It is the state’s largest city and the county seat for Multnomah County. It is named for Portland, Maine. It is situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. 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. Hood (about 50 miles east), and much more. Portland is home to four major sports teams: Trail Blazers (NBA), Fire (WNBA), Timbers (MLS), and Thorns (NWSL).
Position Highlights
The Multnomah County Circuit Court is hiring a Judicial Assistant for the Honorable Christopher Marshall (Court Operations Associate).
In this role, you will support the judge by maintaining schedules and court calendars, processing documents, assembling materials, digitizing files, and preparing dockets for the next day. You will prepare and proofread a variety of correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents such as court orders, opinions, and instructions. You may be asked to verify legal quotes and citations. You will monitor correspondence and compliance for probationers and alert the judge when they comply or fail to comply with required conditions. You will arrange for prisoner transport, verify that interpreters are scheduled, coordinate court appearances and other meetings, and update information in the case management system.
Additionally, you will greet visitors, screen calls and mail, answer routine questions, and route parties and materials as appropriate. You will also coordinate case activities and information with judges, court administrative and operations staff, attorneys, and litigants. You will spend part of your time providing backup coverage for the courtroom clerk as needed.
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 se