Court Operations Associate, Criminal Division, Lake County

at  Minnesota Judicial Branch

ARE YOU INTERESTED IN LEARNING HOW YOU CAN SERVE YOUR COMMUNITY AND LEARN ABOUT THE JUSTICE SYSTEM? ARE YOU HOPING TO EXPLORE THE WORLD OF LEGAL WORK?

Join the Sixth Judicial District as a Court Operations Associate! The Sixth Judicial District seeks to fill a full-time Court Operations Associate position in Lake County Court Administration in Two Harbors. This position is anticipated to work on the criminal case type. Assignment to case type will be determined based on business need. In this fast-paced and detail-oriented role, you will be responsible for processing cases and assisting court customers and justice partners in order to provide justice through a system that assures equal access for the fair and timely resolution of cases and controversies.
Court Operations Associates work individually and in teams using independent judgment along with available resources to perform a variety of administrative assignments that require dedication to providing excellent customer service, strong attention to detail, and technological skills to match our electronic environment. Work may involve responsibility for a specific area of court case processing or for performing a variety of advanced clerical functions in multiple case types and will require the application of independent judgment and the interpretation of policies and procedures based on training and knowledge gained through experience on the job.

WHY WORK FOR US?

Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and value diversity in professional background and cultural characteristics. We are intentional and mindful about the organizational culture we are building, seeking broad-minded individuals with robust capabilities who value supporting one another’s growth.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position:

• Perform the full range of court operation work that may involve responsibility for a specific area of court case processing
• Perform a variety of advanced clerical functions and multiple case types
• Provide assistance to attorneys, parties, self-represented litigants, judges, and the public by responding to a variety of questions in-person, over the phone, by mail, and/or electronically
• Provide courtroom support by working with judges, court reporters, and other justice partners
• Review, enter, record, and update case information using an electronic case processing system and related applications and equipment
• Schedule and maintain court calendars
• Receive, process, and receipt payments due to the court
• Attend court and assist by calling cases, taking notes, and handling documents in the courtroom
• May perform the duties of an Electronic Recording Equipment Operator (EREO) including recording and monitoring court proceedings

The Minnesota Judicial Branch recognizes the diverse set of skills, strengths, and attributes that an individual may bring into a role. If you have any combination of the experience, training, and education required for this position, apply today!

• High school diploma or equivalent
• One (1) year of relevant job experience or greater, which may include but is not limited to customer service, administrative work, office, and clerical wor