Court Operations Associate; Jury​/Calendar Clerk

Position Title

Court Operations Associate (Jury/Calendar Clerk)

Initial Posting Date: 01/23/2026
Final date to receive applications: 02/05/2026

Judicial Department

Range: $4,428 - $6,870 per month
Effective February 1, 2026, a cost‑of‑living increase of 2.5% is applied

Employee (Full‑time)

Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public and the community that comes to court to resolve cases. This role impacts members of the community who attend court, requiring interaction with the public, attorneys, judges, court staff, litigants, and partner agencies. OJD is committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourages candidates from all backgrounds to apply.

• Medical insurance premiums 95%–99% paid for full‑time employees, including mental health coverage
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leave (prorated for part‑time employees), and optional insurances and flexible spending plans
• Bilingual skills allowance 5% (includes ASL) if a skills test is passed and assigned to use those skills on the job
• Potential eligibility for a 5% annual increase; new candidates may start at the second step of the salary range depending on experience

The Jackson County Circuit Court in Medford, Oregon, is hiring a Jury/Calendar Clerk (Court Operations Associate).

• Review juror responses, postpone service, and dismiss potential jurors as appropriate; send letters and answer juror questions
• Maintain records of processing, jury selection, attendance, and payroll; record nightly juror reporting phone messages
• Provide jury orientation sessions, issue jury oaths, and swear in prospective alternate grand jurors; prepare and deliver juror lists
• Scan documents, check image quality, and enter the documents into juror records
• Create and maintain court sessions and hearings for civil, probate, criminal, and juvenile units
• Publish daily, weekly, and annual calendars; process court filings; use Microsoft Excel extensively to maintain the court docket
• Enter and schedule criminal motion hearings, special set hearings, and remote proceedings conducted over the phone or via video conference
• Answer questions from the public, attorneys, judges, court staff, litigants, and partner agencies about court processes, procedures, and scheduling; provide customer service in person, over the phone, and in writing
• Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs

• High school diploma or equivalent
• At least 3 years of responsible experience in a moderately complex office or business setting involving processing of financial, administrative, or legal documents
• OR any combination of education and experience equivalent to 3 years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position

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• Experience performing a variety of clerical or administrative support tasks with strict deadlines in a busy setting
• Experience using a variety of software programs, including Microsoft Excel, to access and input information and complete tasks
• Experience coordinating schedules and maintaining calendars for multiple people
• Experience providing customer service to a variety of individuals in challenging circumstances
• Experience and skill in public speaking and addressing large groups of people

• Full‑time position, 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m., Monday to Friday; eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per week
• Occasional early‑morning, after‑hours, or overtime work may be required
• May provide a 1‑hour jury orientation session for approximately 75 jurors each week
• Fast‑paced, high‑volume office environment with multiple deadlines and interruptions daily; requires careful time management, attention to detail, and multitasking (often concurrently)
• Daily data entry and work with confidential documents and information
• Frequent phone and in‑person contact with people from diverse backgrounds
• Frequent phone and in‑person contact with people who…