Courtroom Clerk (General Bench Floater Clerk)

Initial Posting Date:
10/26/2026
Application Deadline:
11/02/2026
Agency:
Judicial Department
Salary Range:
$4,765 - $7,392
Position Type:
Employee
Position Title:
Courtroom Clerk (General Bench Floater Clerk)
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 $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!
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 General Bench Floater Clerk (Courtroom Clerk).
In this role, you will support judges in multiple courtrooms. You will swear in witnesses, process exhibits, record the proceedings, and keep logs of names and events. You will prepare orders, judgments, and other court documents. You will check pleadings for accuracy and completeness. You will update records in the electronic case management system. You will verify the status of warrants. 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.
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