Court Operations Associate; Jury Coordinator​/Receptionist

Initial Posting Date

01/14/2026

01/27/2026

Judicial Department

$4,428 - $6,870

Employee

Court Operations Associate (Jury Coordinator/Receptionist)

Note: Effective February 1, 2026, the Oregon Judicial Department will implement a cost-of-living salary increase of 2.5%.

Interviews: Due to the high volume of applications we receive, it may take several weeks after the Final date to receive applications for us to schedule interviews.

The 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, lived experience, and education, plus 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.

• 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 second step of the salary range, depending on experience. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

The Jefferson County Circuit Court in Madras, Oregon, is hiring a Jury Coordinator/Receptionist (Court Operations Associate).

In this role, you will process returned jury questionnaires, excuse jurors when appropriate, and answer routine questions from jurors. You will draw grand jury panels, prepare and send grand jury summonses, and prepare the grand jury payroll. Using an approved script, you will provide jury orientation to large groups of people. You will prepare paperwork for judges and attorneys. You will update our prerecorded phone messages and the jury duty information on our webpage.

You will also prepare the courtroom, maintain the jury room, and oversee coffee and meal orders for jurors.

Additionally, you will answer a high volume of phone calls and provide information to attorneys, litigants, and the public about court procedures, the status of cases, and court calendars. You will accept documents filed at the front counter and check them for accuracy and completeness. You will prepare case files, scan legal documents into the electronic case management system, make photocopies, and retrieve archived files.

As our backup cashier, you will determine fees and process payments made at the counter, through the mail, and over the phone. You will prepare the bank deposit and balance the cash drawer. You may also provide support by scheduling mediation sessions, sending hearing notices, and helping customers use the public computer terminals.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

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.

• 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…