DescriptionThe Fourth Judicial District is now accepting applications for a Court Operations Associate in the Civil Division Judgments.
Judgments Unit: Responsible for processing and docketing both monetary and nonmonetary judgments. This includes entering judgments based on judicial orders as well as defaults filed by plaintiffs in administrative cases.
This AFSCMErepresented position is classified asCourt Operations Associates. The Civil Division works individually and together as a team to provide excellent customer service to court users many of whom are selfrepresented litigants while using available resources to perform a variety of administrative assignments that require strong attention to detail and technological skills to match our fastpaced highvolume electronic environment. The Civil Division is located on the third floor of the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 S. 6th Street Minneapolis MN 55487. Core business hours are 8:00 a.m.4:30 p.m. MondayFriday; but may vary depending on business need.Staff in this position are currently working both onsite and remotely which may change depending on assignments and/or business need. A reliable internet connection will be required if working remotely. Training is done onsite.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch offers a comprehensive benefits package. To learn more about benefitsclick here.
EXAMPLE OF DUTIES:
- Performs a variety of administrative tasks such as managing case information entering data and recording financial transactions using specialized court software. This role supports accurate and timely processing of information in a teamoriented office environment
- Provide information regarding cases court procedures forms and documents and court information over the phone at the public counter in writing and in the courtroom.
- Review legal documents submitted for timeliness completeness accuracy and statutory compliance. Determine processing required and takes necessary action in accordance with court rules and procedures.
- Review documents for appropriate security classification. Maintain court record confidentiality in compliance with statutes and court rules.
- Provide courtroom support by working and corresponding with judicial officers court reporters and other court users to effectively manage court calendars and meet the business needs of the court.
- Conduct administrative hearings regarding cost applications and financial disclosure forms.
- Coordinate communicate and collaborate on work with team members to ensure efficient and accurate case processing.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:
Below are the past experiences that will enable success in the role. For education requirements listed the equivalent number of years of related experience may serve as a substitute.
Minimum Education and Experience:
- High school diploma or equivalent. and one 1 year of relevant job experience OR equivalent amount of posthigh school education and experience totaling one 1 year.
- Examples of relevant job experience: customer service administrative work office and clerical work.
- As this position may be working partially remotely access to reliable internet connection is required.
Minimum Knowledge Skills and Abilities:
- Effective customer service and interpersonal skills with the ability to deescalate difficult customer interactions and work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds.
- Teamoriented with a positive attitude and the ability to establish and maintain respectful effective relationships.
- Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing with internal staff and the public.
- Ability to work well under pressure in a highvolume fastpaced work environment with excellent attention to detail and accuracy.
- Ability to transition from one assignment to another with ease.
- Ability to quickly learn and accurately apply new material and concepts.
- Reliable with the ability to meet commitments organize work and keep projects on task.
Preferred Qualifications:
- Knowledge and working experience with Minnesota Judicial Branch case management system (MNCIS) eFile and Serve (EFS) and SharePoint.
- Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite with the ability to learn other jobrelated software.
- Experience with electronic document applications workflow queues and webbased video and audio platforms.
SALARY:
The expected starting salary range for candidates is $20.43 $27.42 per hour $42657 $57252 annually). The full salary range for this position is $20.43 $34.41 per hour $41405 $69760 annually). This position is nonexempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible forState of Minnesota employee benefits.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:
- This AFSCMErepresented position is posted for bidding internal and external application simultaneously and will be filled in accordance with the AFSCME contract.
- Complete and submit your online application with resume and cover letter attached by April 29 2025 at 11:59pm.
- Please contact our recruitment team with questions regarding this posting via email:; or phone:.
- All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check. An employment offer may be rescinded if the background check identifies job related convictions.
Required Experience:
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