Job Description
Initial Posting Date:03/27/2026 Application Deadline:04/09/2026 Agency:Judicial Department Salary Range:$4,539 - $7,042 Position Type:Employee Position Title:Probate Examiner Job Description:Interviews:Generally, will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline.May take long, 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 OR up to 99% of medical insurance premiums for part-time employees , including mental health coverage.The hourly equivalent for this position is $26.19 - $40.63. OR 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! Salary offers are made with consideration of the candidate's 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 Probate Examiner.In this role You will be responsible for performing various probate case types, data entry, and analytical review at the direction of the Probate Coordinator and/or judges.Audit probate case filing for statutory compliance including financial review of annual and final accountings.You will communicate with pro se participants, attorneys, and community partners discussing technical and specialized requirement of case filings.Review proposed Small Estate Affidavits and communicate with filers via in-person, email, and phone.Use OJD and local court policies regarding electronic filing requirements and be responsible for reviewing, accepting, and rejecting electronically filed documents.You will monitor case progress by creating and running reports and take appropriate action to issue courtesy notices and set citation herrings on judicial and probate calendars.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 Cover Letter (REQUIRED) Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter section of the application.The attached cover letter file should include your name.In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to each of the Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.Address the cover letter To the Hiring Manager. Work History/Resume (REQUIRED) Attach your updated resume in the Resume / CV / Cover Letter sectio