Hearings Referee

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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 work you will do in this role directly affects the people in our community who come to the court to have their cases need staff who want to have direct impact in their communities value OJDs 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 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 $55.77 - $86.52. OR The annual salary for this position is $115992 - $179953.
• 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!
• Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidates education and experience.

Location Highlights

Oregon City Oregon rests on the Willamette River southeast of Portland. It is part of the Portland Metropolitan Area (along with Beaverton Gresham Hillsboro and Vancouver WA). Oregon City was the first capital of Oregon prior to the creation of the Oregon Territory in 1848. Before settling on Salem in 1864 the capital was moved several times to several different cities. It is also the end point of the Oregon Trail. Oregon City has the only vertical street in the nation Elevator Street. Activities include museums historic buildings and over 22 city parks including Clackamette Park at the confluence of the Willamette and Clackamas rivers. Oregon City is also home to Willamette Falls the largest waterfall by volume in the Pacific Northwest.

Position Highlights

The Clackamas County Circuit Court is hiring a Hearings Referee.

In this role

You will preside over a wide variety of legal matters that may include Family Abuse Prevention Act (FAPA) hearings family law hearings criminal hearings civil commitment hearings violation hearings small claims and landlord/tenant motions and other cases assigned.

Other duties include advising rights to parties in court hearing witness testimonies and identifies other evidence considered. Issues opinions restraining orders and search and arrest warrants.

You will also meet with representatives of agencies including the District Attorneys office Law Enforcement and others to facilitate the optimum use of services

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

• Workday times out after approximately 15 minutes of inactivity and all progress will be lost.
• REQUIRED: a cover letter that demonstrates how you meet the Minimum Qualifications Special Qualifications and Requested Skills and Attributes listed below. Using a generic cover letter is likely not going to get you an interview so please take the time needed to personalize your cover letter. Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.
• REQUIRED:a completed work history either by completing the Job History (internal candidate) or Work Experience (external candidate) portion of your Workday profile OR by attaching an updated resume.

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 in the Resume section of the application. Your cover letter and filename should include your name.
• Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.
• Address your cover letter to the Hearings Referee Hiring Committee.
• Use a font size that is at least 11 pt.
• In the body of your cover letter please fully explain why you want this position and specifically how your education and professional experience make you the best candidate for this position.
• Please identify your background of work in the legal system as a practicing attorney.
• Please identify specific case types/areas of law that you have had experience practicing.
• Use specific examples in your description to demonstrate your accomplishments.
• Do not exceed 4 pages or approximately 2000 words.

Work History/Resume (REQUIRED)

• Attach your updated resume in the Resume section of the application. The attached resume file 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 candidate must have a Juris Doctor degree from an accredited law school

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Five (5) years of experience as a trial attorney in criminal civil or family litigation

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The qualified candidate must currently be approved by the Oregon Supreme Court to sit as a Circuit Court Judge pro tempore

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If not currently approved the qualified candidate must be approved and complete the process to sit as an Oregon Circuit Court Judge pro tempore within 60 calendar days of the date of hire (additional days to complete the process may be granted to address circumstances beyond the control of the candidate).

PRO TEM APPLICATION INFORMATION

Click hereto view the eligibility requirements.

The OJD Pro Tem Application is available here.

Special Qualifications

(These must be verifiable.)

Be an active member of the Oregon State Bar in good standing for a period of at least three years.

Requested Skills and Attributes

(These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

• Knowledge of statutes case law and procedure applicable to the types of hearings being conducted
• Knowledge of the rule of evidence and procedure.
• Skill in communicating effectively orally and in writing.
• Skill in legal research techniques.
• Experience using computer programs to search enter and maintain information.
• Ability to understand interpret and apply to case laws rules regulations and policy.
• Ability to deal with litigants from varied socio-economic backgrounds who may be angry distraught or confused.

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time position and the work schedule is typically 8:00 a.m. to 5:00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is not 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 or highly stressful situations.
• Regular use of the following equipment: telephone OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors copy machine fax machine and scanner.

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 Securitys 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 action item asking veterans to attach their documentation will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials. Visit theOregon job opportunities Veteransweb page for additional details information and resources.

Conduct Expectations
Because of OJDs 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 Oregons pay equity law. Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidates 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 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 or email .

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 more inclusive we are the better our work will be.