Court Operations Associate (Judicial Assistant for the Honorable Christopher Marshall)

Initial Posting Date:

10/23/2026

Application Deadline:

11/05/2026

Agency:

Judicial Department

Salary Range:

$4,539 - $7,042

Position Type:

Employee

Position Title:

Court Operations Associate (Judicial Assistant for the Honorable Christopher Marshall)

Job Description:

Interviews: Generally, interviews will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline. Interview scheduling may take longer, depending on the number of applications.

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 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 .

Benefits to You

• •We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• •The hourly equivalent for this position is $26.19 – $40.63, and the annual salary for this position is $54,464 – $84,501.
• •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 fourth step of the salary range, depending on experience. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

Location Highlights

Portland, Oregon , was founded in 1845 (incorporated in 1851). It is the state’s largest city and the county seat for Multnomah County. It is named for Portland, Maine. It is situated at the confluence of the Willamette and Columbia Rivers. Recreational activities include numerous museums (including OMSI), parks (including Forest Park, largest wilderness park in city limits in the nation), hiking (including in-city hiking trails), restaurants (including Food Carts), Mt. Hood (about 50 miles east), and much more. Portland is home to four major sports teams: Trail Blazers (NBA), Fire (WNBA), Timbers (MLS), and Thorns (NWSL).

Position Highlights

The Multnomah County Circuit Court is hiring a Judicial Assistant for the Honorable Christopher Marshall (Court Operations Associate).

In this role, you will support the judge by maintaining schedules and court calendars, processing documents, assembling materials, digitizing files, and preparing dockets for the next day. You will prepare and proofread a variety of correspondence, memoranda, and legal documents such as court orders, opinions, and instructions. You may be asked to verify legal quotes and citations. You will monitor correspondence and compliance for probationers and alert the judge when they comply or fail to comply with required conditions. You will arrange for prisoner transport, verify that interpreters are scheduled, coordinate court appearances and other meetings, and update information in the case management system.

Additionally, you will greet visitors, screen calls and mail, answer routine questions, and route parties and materials as appropriate. You will also coordinate case activities and information with judges, court administrative and operations staff, attorneys, and litigants. You will spend part of your time providing backup coverage for the courtroom clerk as needed.

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

Instructions for REQUIRED Cover Letter and Work History/Resume

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.

Cover Letter ( REQUIRED )

• •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 Skills and Attributes listed below .
• •Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read every letter.
• •Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.

Work History/Resume ( REQUIRED )

• •Attach your updated resume in the Resume/Cover Letter section of the application. Your resume and filename should include your name.
• OR
• •Complete the Job History/Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.

Document Format

• •Preferred format: PDF (.pdf, .tiff) or Microsoft Word (.docx)
• •Acceptable format: Image (.jpg, .jpeg, .png) or Notepad (.txt)
• •We are unable to accept: Apple (.pages), Google Docs (.gdoc), ZIP (.zip), and Microsoft Word 97-2003 (.doc)

Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application. All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.

The application deadline is 11:59 p.m. PT on the date listed above.

Minimum Qualifications

(These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

The qualified candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

AND

At least three (3) or more years of responsible experience in a moderately complex office or business setting involving the processing of financial, administrative, or legal documents.

OR

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Special Qualifications

(These must be verifiable.)

None.

Requested Skills and Attributes

(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

• •Experience performing a variety of clerical or administrative support tasks with strict deadlines in a busy business or professional setting.
• •Experience providing customer service to a variety of individuals in challenging circumstances.
• •Experience and skill in writing and reviewing documents for accuracy, content, grammar, and punctuation.
• •Experience identifying and handling confidential information and materials.

Working Conditions

• •This is a full-time position, and the work schedule currently is 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per workweek.
• •Occasional after-hours or overtime work may be required.
• •Possible travel daily between 17 floors of the courthouse, which can be done via elevator or stairs.
• •Judicial assistants may need to shift their workstation to a different court location as needed on rotations to the Justice Center, Juvenile Justice Center, or East County Courthouse.
• •Working with one or more judges or other supervisors requires careful time management, patience, and an ability to remain calm in high pressure situations that are beyond the employee’s control.
• •Judicial assistants often work under statutory or policy deadlines and occasionally work in very high-volume, fast-paced environments.
• •Frequent phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• •Frequent phone and in-person contact with people who may be facing challenging life circumstances, highly stressful situations, or trauma.