Jobs & Volunteer Opportunities
All open positions with
the Marion County Circuit Court are listed on the Oregon
Judicial Department's website.
- Mediators
The court is seeking volunteers
to serve as mediators in small claims and landlord, tenant eviction
cases. Volunteers work with disputing parties to help them work
out an acceptable resolution, avoiding the necessity of a court
trial. The time commitment is flexible and can be scheduled in two
hour increments.
The rewards for volunteering can be great. Volunteers learn basic
information about how the court system works, including the small
claims and landlord, tenant eviction processes. They have a chance
to practice skills learned in mediation training under the supervision
and direction of an experienced mediator. Finally, they experience
the magic of bringing seemingly divergent parties together to a
more peaceful and appropriate resolution.
A basic mediation training course is required before it is possible
to volunteer. For more information about becoming a volunteer, call 503.584.4754.
- Lawyers
The court is seeking lawyers
to provide pro bono legal assistance to low income litigants in
family law matters. Low income litigants can access court forms
and instructions for processing routine family law matters through
the court’s facilitation program. Those who have more complicated
issues and need advice concerning the use of the forms are referred
to a volunteer lawyer for a half hour consultation.
The program is operated in cooperation with Marion-Polk Legal Aid
Service. Litigants must meet legal aid income guidelines to be eligible
for the service.
Attorneys who volunteer at least 40 hours through this program and/or
Marion-Polk Legal Aid’s Volunteer Lawyer Program, are eligible
to receive a certificate for a free CLE or publications offered
through the Oregon State Bar.
For more information,
contact the Family Law Department at 503.373.4349.
