Courtroom Clerk for the Honorable Elisa Dozono

Courtroom Clerk for the Honorable Elisa Dozono

Job Description :

Interviews will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline.

Who we are :

The 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 directly affects the people in our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved. We need staff who want to have direct impact in their communities, value OJD's efforts to remove barriers to access justice services and enjoy a high level of customer service and interaction with the public.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage applications from candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work and past 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.

Benefits to you :

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees [OR up to 99% of medical insurance premiums for part-time employees], including mental health coverage.
• The hourly equivalent for this position is $26.82 - $41.61. [OR the annual salary for this position is $55,788 - $86,544.]
• 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.

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 three major sports teams : Trailblazers (NBA), Timbers (MLS), and Thorns (NWSL).

Position Highlights :

The Multnomah County Circuit Court is hiring a Courtroom Clerk for the Honorable Elisa Dozono.

In this role

You will provide moderate-to-complex support to the judge and judicial assistant by preparing files for pretrial review, scheduling hearings and trial dates, preparing motions, orders, and judgments, retrieving case law as requested, managing the judge's docket, updating multiple calendars, assisting in case tracking, and reviewing documents filed with the court for accuracy and completeness. You will also screen visitors and mail, obtain needed signatures, certify court orders as directed, summarize the day's rulings, and verify the status of warrants. You will provide backup for the judicial assistant and will train, and mentor newer courtroom clerks as needed.

Additionally, you will prepare the courtroom for the day's proceedings, swear in witnesses, mark and maintain exhibits, monitor proceedings, respond to security needs, maintain audio and electronic records, update the case management system, and schedule and facilitate Cisco Webex appearances as needed. You will assist attorneys, litigants, and the public in using the court system and will answer questions about the status of cases and court procedures.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs. We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.

Application Process :

Instructions for REQUIRED Cover Letter and Work History / Resume :

Minimum Qualifications :

The qualified candidate must have at least three (3) years or more of responsible experience in a moderately complex office or business setting involving the processing of financial, administrative, or legal documents.

AND

Possession of a High School diploma or equivalent.

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 :

None.

Requested Skills and Attributes :

Working Conditions :

Additional Information :

Parking : Multnomah County Circuit Court does not provide parking for the central courthouse or justice center staff. Multnomah does offer a Rideshare Rewards program that will provide $50 / month for eligible employees. To be eligible, you must spend $50 or more per month on one of the following for working at the courthouse or justice center : TriMet (public transportation), Pay to Park (street or garage), or Carpool (share cost of parking). Another option is the Douglas Garage at 1835 S River Dr, Portland, OR 97204. Parking cost is $165 / month and is a half-mile from the courthouse and justice center.

Criminal Background Check : You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in