Court Operations Associate (Pretrial Services Clerk)
Judicial Department Judicial Department Medford, OR Medford, OR Full-time Full-time $3,902 - $6,054 a month $3,902 - $6,054 a month 1 day ago 1 day ago 1 day ago Initial Posting Date:
08/08/2023 Application Deadline:
08/24/2023 Agency:
Judicial Department Salary Range:
$3,902 - $6,054 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Court Operations Associate (Pretrial Services Clerk)
Job Description:
Limited Duration:
This is a full-time, limited duration position currently funded through June 30, 2025.
Continuation beyond that date is subject to available funding.
If you are a current Oregon Judicial Department regular status employee, acceptance of a limited duration status position does not change your status to limited duration (although trial service status may still apply).
See Judicial Department Personnel Rules 2.
42 and 6 for more information or contact your assigned HR Manager.
Interviews:
will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline.
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.
The hourly equivalent for this position is $22.
51 - $34.
93.
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 the first step of the salary range.
You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.
Position Highlights The Jackson County Circuit Court in Medford, Oregon, is hiring a Pretrial Services Clerk (Court Operations Associate).
In this role, you will assist Release Assistance Officers (RAOs) and the Pretrial Services Supervisor, as well as support the needs of the Pretrial Services Division.
You will provide customer service over the phone, through writing, and in person at the service counter by answering general questions from court staff, attorneys, agencies, and the public.
You will also schedule and facilitate in-person check ins with clients as needed.
In helping the RAOs, you will verify the employment and residency of defendants who are currently lodged and scheduled for a release hearing, and you will prepare security release agreements for the jail.
Additionally, you will perform a high volume of data entry, prepare new files, review court orders, maintain ongoing reports, update case statuses and client information, schedule pretrial appearances for monitored defendants, process petitions to terminate or modify No Contact Orders, and process travel requests for pretrial defendants.
Part of your time will be spent running criminal history checks in the Law Enforcement Data System and entering the results into the database.
Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.
Instructions for 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 Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application.
Your cover letter and filename should include your 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 every letter.
Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.
Work History/Resume Attach your updated resume in the Resume / CV / 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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications (These must be evident in your resume or work history.
) The qualified applicant 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, and often competing, deadlines in a fast-paced business or professional setting.
Experience using a variety of software programs to access and input information and complete various tasks.
Experience responding professionally to customers or clients who are facing challenging life circumstances, stressful situations, or trauma.
Experience identifying and safeguarding confidential information and materials.
Skill in writing and reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.
Working Conditions This is a full-time, limited duration position, and the work schedule 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 work week.
Occasional after-hours or overtime work may be required.
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.
Daily contact with the public regarding court processes, including working with parties involved in criminal court cases and victims of crimes that include domestic abuse.
Frequent contact with attorneys and the District Attorney's office.
Long periods of sitting or standing at the computer for data entry.
Regular use of the following equipment:
telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.
The qualified candidate must start the process of CJIS clearance within the first week of hire.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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 disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Reference Checks By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.
United States Employment Eligibility OJD does not offer visa sponsorships.
Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.
S.
Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Future Vacancies Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies.
This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.
Veterans' Preference Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process.
To receive preference, veterans must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility.
The action item, asking veterans to attach their documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials.
Visit the Oregon job opportunities Veterans web page for additional details, information, and resources.
Conduct Expectations Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department.
As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.
Pay Equity As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon's pay equity law.
Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate's education and experience.
For more information on pay equity, click here.
Employee Benefits Click here to access information specific to OJD employee benefits.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please click here.
Questions and Support If you require an alternate format to complete the application process, call 503-986-5930, or TTY:
Oregon Relay Service 711 for the hearing impaired.
Be prepared to describe the alternate format needed.
Workday related information and resources are available here.
For questions about a specific OJD job posting, call 503-986-5930.
The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action.
We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
08/08/2023 Application Deadline:
08/24/2023 Agency:
Judicial Department Salary Range:
$3,902 - $6,054 Position Type:
Employee Position Title:
Court Operations Associate (Pretrial Services Clerk)
Job Description:
Limited Duration:
This is a full-time, limited duration position currently funded through June 30, 2025.
Continuation beyond that date is subject to available funding.
If you are a current Oregon Judicial Department regular status employee, acceptance of a limited duration status position does not change your status to limited duration (although trial service status may still apply).
See Judicial Department Personnel Rules 2.
42 and 6 for more information or contact your assigned HR Manager.
Interviews:
will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline.
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.
The hourly equivalent for this position is $22.
51 - $34.
93.
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 the first step of the salary range.
You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.
Position Highlights The Jackson County Circuit Court in Medford, Oregon, is hiring a Pretrial Services Clerk (Court Operations Associate).
In this role, you will assist Release Assistance Officers (RAOs) and the Pretrial Services Supervisor, as well as support the needs of the Pretrial Services Division.
You will provide customer service over the phone, through writing, and in person at the service counter by answering general questions from court staff, attorneys, agencies, and the public.
You will also schedule and facilitate in-person check ins with clients as needed.
In helping the RAOs, you will verify the employment and residency of defendants who are currently lodged and scheduled for a release hearing, and you will prepare security release agreements for the jail.
Additionally, you will perform a high volume of data entry, prepare new files, review court orders, maintain ongoing reports, update case statuses and client information, schedule pretrial appearances for monitored defendants, process petitions to terminate or modify No Contact Orders, and process travel requests for pretrial defendants.
Part of your time will be spent running criminal history checks in the Law Enforcement Data System and entering the results into the database.
Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.
Instructions for 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 Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application.
Your cover letter and filename should include your 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 every letter.
Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.
Work History/Resume Attach your updated resume in the Resume / CV / 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.
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.
Minimum Qualifications (These must be evident in your resume or work history.
) The qualified applicant 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, and often competing, deadlines in a fast-paced business or professional setting.
Experience using a variety of software programs to access and input information and complete various tasks.
Experience responding professionally to customers or clients who are facing challenging life circumstances, stressful situations, or trauma.
Experience identifying and safeguarding confidential information and materials.
Skill in writing and reviewing documents for accuracy and completeness.
Working Conditions This is a full-time, limited duration position, and the work schedule 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 work week.
Occasional after-hours or overtime work may be required.
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.
Daily contact with the public regarding court processes, including working with parties involved in criminal court cases and victims of crimes that include domestic abuse.
Frequent contact with attorneys and the District Attorney's office.
Long periods of sitting or standing at the computer for data entry.
Regular use of the following equipment:
telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.
The qualified candidate must start the process of CJIS clearance within the first week of hire.
ADDITIONAL INFORMATION 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 disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.
Reference Checks By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.
United States Employment Eligibility OJD does not offer visa sponsorships.
Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.
S.
Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.
OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.
Future Vacancies Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies.
This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.
Veterans' Preference Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process.
To receive preference, veterans must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility.
The action item, asking veterans to attach their documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials.
Visit the Oregon job opportunities Veterans web page for additional details, information, and resources.
Conduct Expectations Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department.
As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.
Pay Equity As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon's pay equity law.
Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate's education and experience.
For more information on pay equity, click here.
Employee Benefits Click here to access information specific to OJD employee benefits.
Public Service Loan Forgiveness OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program.
To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please click here.
Questions and Support If you require an alternate format to complete the application process, call 503-986-5930, or TTY:
Oregon Relay Service 711 for the hearing impaired.
Be prepared to describe the alternate format needed.
Workday related information and resources are available here.
For questions about a specific OJD job posting, call 503-986-5930.
The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action.
We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.
The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.
.
Estimated Salary: $20 to $28 per hour based on qualifications.
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