Temporary Court Operations Clerk, Anoka County, Administrative Division

The Tenth Judicial District is looking for qualified applicants to fill two full-time Temporary Court Operations Clerk positions within the Anoka County Court Administration team in the Records Division.

As a Court Operations Clerk you will perform basic courtroom and office clerical work assisting proceedings in a district court of the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Courtroom work involves providing assistance in facilitating efficient court proceedings, which may include preparing and sanitizing courtrooms, verifying attendance of proceeding participants, and assisting with jurors. Office clerical work includes customer assistance, processing record requests, and mailroom duties. Position involves working in all case types.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

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

• Perform routine and/or limited scope court operations work, which may include scanning and/or imaging documents, data entry, retrieving and filing case files and documents, set up and maintain documents, files, records, and reports relating to court activities and/or responding to requests for information from the general public, attorneys, and court employees.
• Input, update, or delete information in electronic case management system; copy, scan, and distribute documents including imaging original documents into digital files; assign appropriate security levels for documents; manage, handle, index, store, maintain, return, and/or destroy court exhibits and documents per policies and procedures.
• Other administrative duties assigned. 

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!

• Possession of a high school diploma or equivalent, and six (6) months of relevant job experience or education.

WHAT YOU WILL BRING

• Ability to learn policies and procedures in area of assignment
• Ability to communicate effectively, both orally and in writing
• Ability to maintain an accurate record filing system. 
• Ability to learn court automated information systems.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and files appropriately and in compliance with all applicable court rules, policies, and statutes. 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others within and outside of the Minnesota Judicial Branch. 

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION

• Work is performed on site at the Anoka County Courthouse: 2100 3rd Ave, Anoka, MN 55303
• The expected hiring range for external hires for this position is $17.46 to $22.98/hr, based on qualifications.
• This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act. 
• Core business hours are Monday  - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30 pm. Initial days off: Saturday, Sunday, and Court Designated Holidays.
• This position is represented by the AFSCME union.
• This is a temporary position with an anticipated start date of May 27, 2025, and an estimated end date of August 22, 2025.

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. ​
Employee Benefits The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee. Because of that, we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family’s wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more at Employee Benefits - Careers at the Minnesota Judicial Branch Careers. Minnesota Judicial Branch employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This federal program allows qualified individuals to have their loans forgiven after meeting certain requirements working in public service. You can learn more about this program from the Minnesota Office