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The Clackamas County Circuit Court is hiring a Hearings Referee.

This is a part-time, limited-duration position, currently funded through June 30, 2027. Continuation beyond that date is subject to available funding.

The deadline to apply is Wednesday, July 15 by 11:59 pm.

Job posting: Hearings Referee

The Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) invites the public to take a free tour of the historic Oregon Supreme Court in downtown Salem, every Tuesday throughout July. Tours begin promptly at noon, last one hour, and will be offered on July 7, 14, 21 and 28. No registration required.

The Multnomah County Circuit Court is updating the Civil Motions Consensus Statement, which reflects the bench’s consensus on civil motion issues that frequently recur. If you have thoughts or suggestions on proposed amendments or considerations by the Court for future additions, please send your input to Judge Angela Lucero by Friday, August 21.

Although the consensus statement is not binding case law, it reflects a consensus of the judges deciding civil motions.

The current statement is from 2023 and may be found here.

The MBA Fellows Taskforce is an active group that facilitates the Multnomah Bar Association Fellows Program. The Fellows Program aims to increase the diversity of our local bar by supporting a cohort of talented law students (at both Lewis and Clark and University of Oregon law schools) throughout their law school careers. Fellows are guaranteed a 1L summer placement with sponsors and are provided with scholarships, judicial mentors, and other networking opportunities. Taskforce members typically spend two-five hours monthly on supporting the Program. Tasks include recruiting sponsors and judicial mentors, coordinating with the law schools, and routinely checking in with the fellows themselves. For lawyers committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, this is a fantastic opportunity to transform those ideals into hands-on action. 

If you are interested in joining the MBA Fellows Taskforce, please contact Kathy Modie at kathy@mbarbar.org or 503.222.3275. Learn more about the MBA Fellows Program. 

The Multnomah Bar Association is seeking corporate and law firm sponsors for its Bar Fellows Program. As MBA Bar Fellows, the students will receive financial support, mentoring, and summer internship opportunities. The program's goal is to foster a new generation of excellent lawyers. Learn more about becoming a 1L Summer Sponsor.  

The MBA and YLS are presently seeking new committee members for terms beginning Autumn 2026 - apply online.

Participation on an MBA or YLS committee is an excellent opportunity to become more active within the legal community, to further develop leadership skills, and to collaborate with colleagues. Appointments are typically made during the summer, and terms begin in autumn. The MBA and YLS presidents review committee applications and make appointments based on need. If you are selected for a committee, we will be in touch with next steps.
 

About the Committees

To achieve the mission of providing fair and accessible justice services, the Oregon Judicial Department is actively seeking responses to its Access and Fairness Survey. The objective of the survey is to hear directly from court users and justice partners (including attorneys, probation officers, advocates, etc.) about their experiences with the courts.

The survey is anonymous and available at www.courts.oregon.gov/survey in English, Spanish, Vietnamese, Russian and traditional Chinese. If you have questions about the survey, you can contact the Office of Education, Engagement, and Inclusion at SCA.ESD.OEEI@ojd.state.or.us.

The judges of the Clackamas County Circuit Court welcome applications from attorneys interested in serving as a volunteer pro tem judge. Pro tem judges will hear cases one to two days per month at our Oregon City courthouse and typically preside over civil or family law matters. 

Ideal applicants will have significant experience handling cases in state or federal court or before administrative agencies. They will possess excellent legal and communication skills, the ability to work well with people from a range of backgrounds, and a commitment to treating all court participants with dignity. It is not a prerequisite that applicants live or work in Clackamas County.

The court particularly encourages applications from attorneys who have experience handling complex civil matters, discovery issues, review of administrative agency decisions, or family disputes involving protective orders. 

To be considered for appointment, please complete and submit the application: https://www.courts.oregon.gov/forms/Documents/ProTemApplicationForm.pdf. Please deliver the application, together with a resume and cover later, by no later than May 11, 2026, to Court Manager Gina Setter. You may submit applications via email or regular mail.

Gina Setter
Court Manager
Clackamas County Circuit Court
1000 Courthouse Road 
Oregon City, OR 97045
gina.l.setter@ojd.state.or.us

The court will complete an application review process and then make appointment recommendations to the Chief Justice of the Oregon Supreme Court. The Chief makes all appointment decisions.