Court Operations Associate (Indigent Defense Data Entry Clerk)

$49,872 - $77,376/Yr

Judicial Department - Oregon City, OR

Part-time - Entry Level

Oregon City, OR

Justice, Public Order, and Safety Activities

About the position

The Court Operations Associate (Indigent Defense Data Entry Clerk) plays a crucial role in the Clackamas County Circuit Court by performing data entry related to applications for court-appointed attorneys. This position involves evaluating defendants' eligibility for legal representation, processing documents, and providing customer service to self-represented litigants and attorneys. The role is essential in ensuring access to justice services and requires a commitment to high-quality customer service and community impact.

Responsibilities

• Perform data entry related to applications for court-appointed attorneys, including appointments and denials.
• Evaluate defendants' eligibility for court-appointed attorneys based on conditional appointments by judges.
• Review proposed orders and judgments for legal requirements and note deficiencies for judicial review.
• Process documents and attend protective order application court sessions as needed.
• Prepare correspondence and update spreadsheets for internal and external customers.
• Scan applications into the case management system.
• Provide customer service in person, over the phone, and in writing to self-represented litigants and attorneys.
• Answer questions and provide guidance about applications for court-appointed attorneys and court processes.
• Collaborate with other units within the court as needed.

Requirements

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three years of experience in a moderately complex office or business setting involving the processing of financial, administrative, or legal documents.

Nice-to-haves

• Experience using a variety of software programs to access and input information.
• Skill in communicating with different groups of people in high-stakes situations.
• Skill in writing and reviewing documents for accuracy, content, grammar, and punctuation.
• Experience identifying, handling, and securing confidential information.

Benefits

• Loan forgiveness
• Paid holidays
• 95% to 99% coverage 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.
• 5% allowance for bilingual skills if applicable.