Court Operations Associate, Sherburne County, Civil/ Family/CHIPS Division

The Tenth Judicial District, which includes eight counties in the Northern Suburbs of the Twin Cities Metro Area, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Court Operations Associate to join the Sherburne County Court Administration team in Elk River, MN.

This exciting position involves delivering exceptional service to court customers, judges, and other court-related employees by processing Civil, Conciliation, Commitment, Family and Juvenile case types. We are seeking individuals with a keen eye for detail, excellent communication skills, and the ability to thrive in a high-performance environment. As a Court Operations Associate, you will have the opportunity to work independently and in teams, using your judgment and available resources to handle a variety of administrative tasks. Join us in this impactful role and be part of a dynamic team dedicated to delivering outstanding service in the legal system.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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

• Perform the full range of court operations 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, judges, and the public by responding to a variety of questions in-person, over the phone, by mail, and/or electronically.

• Review, enter, record, and update case information using an electronic case processing system and related applications and equipment.

• Schedule and maintain court calendars.

• Issues receipts for payment of court fees, fines, bail, and restitution; receives, reviews, processes, and/or pays amounts due for witness fees, transcripts, psychological examiners, court appointed attorneys, and interpreters.

• May perform the duties of an Electronic Recording Equipment Operator (EREO) including setting up and testing recording equipment and recording and monitoring court proceedings.

• Attends and participates in division/team meetings and trainings; maintains knowledge of court policies, process, and procedures.
  

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, 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 work.

NICE TO HAVE

• Proficient in Microsoft office Suite, with the ability to learn other job-related software.

• Certificate or degree in a related field.

• Basic knowledge of court procedures, policies, and records management.

• Experience with electronic document applications, workflow queues and web-based video and audio platforms.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Ability to learn rules of court, state statutes, case processing, policies, and procedures of the area of court assigned.

• Skill in navigating difficult situations and resolving conflict in a respectful and courteous manner.

• Knowledge of basic math.

• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.

• Ability to provide exceptional customer service while working under pressure in a high volume, fast-paced environment.

• Skill in the operation of a personal computer, including electronic case management system and related applications and equipment.

• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside of the Judicial Branch.

• Ability to effectively support court users who have limited experience with the judicial system.

• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and files appropriately and in compliance with all applicable court rules, policies, and statutes.

• Well organized, detail oriented, and analytical.
  

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• This AFSCME-represented position is located in the Sherburne County Government Center at 13880 Business Center Dr. NW Elk River, MN 55330
• Work is performed primarily in an office-setting, a public counter and/or in a courtroom.
• The expected hiring range for external hires for this position is $22.50 to $28.45/hr, based on qualifications, with a full future earning potential of $46,981- $73,999 annually.
• This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Core business hours are Monday - Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Initial days off: Saturday, Sunday, and Court Designated Holidays.