Court Operations Associate

Initial Posting Date:

01/14/2026

Application Deadline:

01/27/2026

Agency:

Judicial Department

Salary Range:

$4,428 - $6,870

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Court Operations Associate (Jury Coordinator/Receptionist)

Job Description:

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 application deadline for us to schedule interviews.

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, 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

.

Benefits to You

• 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.

Position Highlights

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