Court Operations Associate - Ramsey County - Criminal Division

at  Minnesota Judicial Branch

The Second Judicial District is accepting applications for two Court Operations Associate positions in the Criminal Division. These positions are located at the Second Judicial District Courthouse, 15 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Court Operations Supervisor.
These positions will be primarily working on-site with potential for occasional remote work depending on business needs. These positions will travel to all court locations within Ramsey County including the Law Enforcement Center, the St. Paul Courthouse, and the Suburban Courthouse.

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

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, please consider applying.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent;
• One (1) year of relevant job experience OR equivalent amount of post-high school education and experience totaling one year. Examples of relevant job experience: customer service, administrative work, office, and clerical work;
• Must be able to work at multiple locations and must be able to travel between multiple locations within the same day;
• Employees preforming remote work from home office must provide reliable internet connection.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS AND ABILITIES

• Knowledge of courtroom decorum;
• Knowledge of legal terminology;
• Ability to speak in front of a large group of people;
• Ability to communicate concisely and clearly, both verbally and in writing, as well as understand and follow verbal and written instructions;
• Ability to and willingness to adapt to changing priorities, procedures, and job assignments;
• Ability to take directions well and maintain a professional and positive attitude through challenging circumstances;
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced, stressful environment;
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
• Ability to manage competing demands simultaneously;
• Ability to work at multiple locations and remotely as scheduled.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

• Six months or more experience as a court clerk or in the legal field.

RESPONSIBILITIES

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

• Attends court daily in person and remotely including updating cases in MNCIS and handling required paperwork;
• Prepares court calendars and forms for court;
• Checks people in and calls the court calendar;
• Daily contact with judicial officers, chambers, and justice partners;
• Administers oaths for interpreters and defendants;
• Operates standard office equipment such as computer, printer, scanner, copier;
• Other duties as assigned.

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, please consider applying.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent;
• One (1) year of relevant job experience OR equivalent amount of post-high school education and experience totaling one year. Examples of relevant job experience: customer service, administrative work, office, and clerical work;
• Must be able to work at multiple locations and must be able to travel between multiple locations within the same day;
• Employees preforming remote work from home office must provide reliable internet connection