Law Clerk Klamath County Circuit Court

Position Title

Law Clerk for the Klamath County Circuit Court

01/08/2026

04/08/2026

Judicial Department

$6,870 - $7,953

Employee

NOTE:

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

NOTE:

The estimated start date is July 6, 2026. Though, employment start date will be determined by the time the candidate receives their JD degree.

Klamath County Circuit Court, the 13th Judicial District within the Oregon Judicial Department (the judicial branch of government) is hiring a Law Clerk.

Are you looking for a change of pace? Are you seeking a slower, more deliberate way of life but are worried small-town living can’t offer the kind of career and compensation you need? The Klamath County Circuit Court in beautiful Southern Oregon is seeking a highly motivated, energetic person to be our next Law Clerk!

Klamath Falls, Oregon is a beautiful mid-sized city in the mountains of Southern Oregon. The City of Klamath Falls and Klamath County offer a dramatically lower cost of living compared to larger urban areas in the Pacific Northwest, over 300 days of sunshine per year, excellent schools, and an endless supply of year-round outdoor recreation, parks and activities. With just over 20,000 residents, Klamath Falls is small enough to offer a sense of community and affordable living while still offering all the amenities and conveniences of a more densely populated region.

If you’ve been wanting a better work‑life balance and more bang for your hard‑earned buck, this just might be the place for you.

• Affordable health insurance – we pay up to 99% of your premium.
• Pay equity – pay based on experience and education, not former wages.
• Public Service Loan Forgiveness – we are an eligible employer.
• Separate sick leave and vacation leave accruals – you don’t have to use vacation time if you get sick.
• Eligibility to join Public Employees Retirement System (PERS) after six months.
• Although OJD employees are paid monthly, for information purposes, the hourly equivalent rate for the Law Clerk classification is $39.64 - $45.88, and the annual salary range is $82,440 - $95,436 (before PERS eligibility). Candidates new to the department are not typically hired at the highest steps of the range.
• Oregon Judicial Department will pay you 5% allowance for your bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skill test and are assigned to use those skills on the job!
• Law Clerks who are members of the Bar may also be eligible for Bar dues payments up to the cost of Bar dues for the Oregon State Bar.

The mission of the Oregon judicial branch is to provide fair and accessible justice services that protect the rights of individuals, preserve community welfare, and inspire public confidence. As part of that mission, we are committed to building a diverse, inclusive staff to reflect the diversity of the people we serve across the state.

• Workday times out after approximately 15 minutes of inactivity.
• Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.
• REQUIRED:
  
  a cover letter AND a completed work history, either through your completion of the Job History (internal candidate) or Work Experience (external candidate) portion of your Workday profile, OR by attaching an updated resume. Law and undergraduate transcripts, writing sample, and three (3) letters of recommendation.
• Your cover letter and work history must demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, Special Qualifications, and Requested Skills and Attributes, listed below.
• You must follow all Instructions to be considered for this position.
• Failure to provide a completed work history and cover letter will result in your removal from consideration.

Generally, interviews will be scheduled within two weeks of the Final date to receive applications.

As the court’s law clerk, you will provide legal research and draft various legal documents in all case types for five judges in Klamath County and one judge…