Court Operations Associate – Anoka County
Full Time
Anoka, MN 55303
Posted
Job description
The Minnesota Judicial Branch (MJB) is committed to providing fair and equal access to justice. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with us.
The Tenth Judicial District, which includes eight counties in the Northern Suburbs of the Twin Cities Metro Area, is seeking qualified applicants for multiple full-time Court Operations Associate positions to join the Anoka County Court Administration team in Anoka, MN.
The Court Operations Associate position is a fast paced, highly detail oriented position with a variety of responsibilities such as performing advanced clerical work, providing customer service and ensuring compliance with applicable court rules, policies, and standards to achieve an impartial, accessible, fair, and timely system of justice. This position will work directly with the public, judges, and other court employees by processing all case types. Duties require the application of independent judgement and the interpretation of established laws, policies, procedures, regulations based on training and knowledge gained through experience on the job.
This AFSCME-represented position is classified as a Court Operations Associate and located in the Anoka County Courthouse at 2100 3rd Ave. Anoka, MN 55303, with the possibility of a remote or hybrid work environment. Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Initial days off: Saturday, Sunday, and Court Designated Holidays.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in our employees. Our comprehensive benefits package includes health and wellness benefits, ten paid holidays, paid vacation leave, paid sick leave, professional development opportunities, and tuition reimbursement. The employee-paid premium for a full-time employee with single coverage is only $38.50/month for the Minnesota Advantage Health Plan (Download PDF reader) and $13.50/month for the Dental Plan. To learn more about the benefits we offer, go here and click on the Employee Benefits tab.
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. To learn more about working for the Minnesota Judicial Branch, watch this video.
Example of Duties
Any one position may not include all of the duties listed, nor do the examples cover all the duties which may be performed.
- Independently performs clerical court work relating to criminal, juvenile, traffic, probate, jury, conciliation, civil, and/or family, case processing on the Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS), Microsoft Office, electronic File and Serve, SharePoint and other related computer systems.
- Performs in-court updating including calling cases, taking minutes, processing documents filed and distributed in the courtroom, and recording required data in the electronic case management and other relevant systems in the courtroom.
- Schedules court hearings and works with attorneys and pro se parties on finding court dates for an assigned judge, sends applicable notices to parties and processes Orders signed by judge.
- 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.
- Utilizes applicable technology (i.e., operating and information systems and/or programs) and office equipment to perform and complete work assignments.
- Administrative duties as assigned.
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Education and Experience: Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, abilities, and skills listed below.
- Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, and at least one (1) year of relevant job experience. Additional education may substitute for experience.
Minimum Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of court procedures and policies, laws, legal terminology and legal factors pertaining to the court.
- Knowledge of the organization, operation, function, and jurisdiction of the court.
- Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
- Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
- Knowledge of customer service practices.
- 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 prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
- Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and files appropriately and in compliance with all applicable court rules, policies, and statutes.
- Ability to read and interpret legal documents of varying types and complexity and apply knowledge of specific laws, statutes, rules, policies, and procedures related to the area of assignment.
- Ability to maintain an accurate record filing system.
- Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions
Working Conditions
Work is performed primarily in an office-setting, a public counter and/or in a courtroom.
Physical Demands
Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying items less than 25 pounds such as papers and files. Some positions may require periods of extended sitting, standing, use of telephones and office equipment, and use of computers to enter and retrieve data. Some positions may require standing on a ladder to retrieve files from high shelves.
Supplemental Information
Instructions to Apply:
Please apply for this position online by clicking the Apply link near the top of this page. (For instructions on creating and submitting your online application, click on the How to Apply link in the left-hand menu at the top of this page). This position will be accepting applications and interviewing until the role is filled.
Please apply for this position online by clicking the Apply link near the top of this page. (For instructions on creating and submitting your online application, click on the How to Apply link in the left-hand menu at the top of this page). This position will be accepting applications and interviewing until the role is filled.
This AFSCME-represented position is posted for bidding, internal, and external application simultaneously. Initial salary may be offered up to the mid-point of the pay range, based on qualifications.
All employment offers may be rescinded if the required criminal background check identifies job related convictions.
To ensure the health and safety of all judicial officials and employees, the Minnesota Judicial Branch follows recommendations from the Centers for Disease Control & Prevention (CDC) to prevent COVID-19 exposure and infection in the workplace. For the most recent guidelines, please visit the CDC website at Coronavirus Disease 2019 (COVID-19) | CDC.
Contact Information:
Please contact the Tenth District Human Resources Department with questions regarding this posting via email at 10thDistrictHumanResources@courts.state.mn.us.
It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting Human Resources at 10thDistrictHumanResources@courts.state.mn.us.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employee. It is the policy of the Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We value and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds .
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