Court Operations Specialist; Courtroom Clerk Honorable Oscar Garcia

Position Title

Court Operations Specialist (Courtroom Clerk for The Honorable Oscar Garcia)

02/24/2026

03/05/2026

Judicial Department

$4,765 - $7,392

Employee

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.

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.

• 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.

The Washington County Circuit Court in Hillsboro, Oregon, is hiring a Courtroom Clerk for the Honorable Oscar Garcia (Court Operations Specialist).

In this role, you will spend most of your time providing courtroom support to the judge. You will prepare the courtroom and daily dockets, operate and monitor the digital recording equipment, complete log notes, and fill out forms, orders, and judgments. You will swear in witnesses and jurors, process exhibits, verify that pleadings submitted to the court are accurate and complete, research the status of cases, and enter orders into the record.

You will watch for security concerns. You will also schedule and facilitate remote hearings as needed.

In chambers, you will perform data entry, maintain multiple calendars, arrange for the return or disposal of exhibits, draft letters, prepare orders, and proofread and distribute correspondence. You will also help track cases and documents, manage the assigned caseload, and receive and deliver files, mail, documents, and supplies.

As the main point of contact for the office, you will answer customers’ questions about pending motions, outstanding rulings, and scheduled hearings, and you will prevent ex parte contact with the judge. The support you provide will be in person, over the phone, and through email.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. This position works as part of a team and is expected to work with other judges and their staff to accommodate staffing requirements as needed.

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 full name.
• In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.
• Address the cover letter “To the Hiring Manager.”
• Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read…