Court Operations Associate - McLeod County District Court - Criminal
Minnesota Judicial BranchAbout the role
The First Judicial District is seeking qualified applicants for a team-oriented Court Operations Associate to join the Criminal Division of the McLeod County Court Administration team in Glencoe, MN.
This Court Operations Associate position is fast paced, highly detail-orientated position with a variety of responsibilities. Primary responsibilities include advanced case processing in an electronic environment, extensive work in the courtroom, including live case updating while court is in session, and providing exceptional customer service on the phone and in person. This position will work directly with the public, judges and justice partners. Duties require the application of independent judgement, and the interpretation of established laws, policies, procedures, and regulations based on training and knowledge gained through experience on the job.
The primary work location is in the Criminal Division of the McLeod County Courthouse, 830 11th Street East, Glencoe, MN 55336. Standard hours of work are Monday - Friday, 8:00 AM - 4:30 PM.
The Minnesota Judicial Branch is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and optional benefits and paid vacation, sick leave and paid holidays.
What You Will Do
The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position:
- Performs the full range of court operations work within an assigned unit, which may include case processing in the areas of probate, jury, conciliation, traffic, criminal, civil, juvenile and/or family, using electronic case processing system and related applications and equipment.
- Performs in-court updating including calling cases, taking minutes, processing documents filed and distributed in the courtroom, and recording required data regarding parties, documents, flags, comments, and events in electronic case management and other relevant systems in the courtroom. Issues receipts for payment of court fees, fines, bail, and restitution.
- Initiates case records using electronic means or paper documents; records required data regarding parties, documents, flags, comments, events, and dispositions in case processing system and other relevant systems; notifies relevant individuals about missing information, documents, or non-compliant legal forms.
- Processes cases within assigned area of responsibility; researches, tracks, and monitors case status and progression; follows up with judges, lawyers, and/or parties as necessary; coordinates schedules between counties and/or districts as needed.
- Schedules and maintains court calendars; assigns cases to regularly scheduled calendars; prepares and maintains trial calendars; updates, reschedules, and reassigns cases as necessary and notifies parties and attorneys. Utilizes applicable technology (i.e., operating and information systems and/or programs) and office equipment to perform and complete work assignments.
- Provides assistance to attorneys, parties, self-represented litigants, judges, and the public by responding to a variety of questions in-person, over the phone, by mail, and/or electronically; provides forms, documents, and court procedure information; assists public in filling out various applications and forms; checks people in for court; refers new or complex questions to higher level staff. Assists with jury trials.
What You Must Have
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 year of recent experience in the legal field or highly technical, customer focused, administrative, office, or clerical work
Nice to Have
- Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Business Administration or a related field
- Experience working in the legal field or court setting
- Extensive knowledge of court policies, procedures, processes, and terminology
- Experience working with Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS) and eFile and Serve (EFS) the Minnesota Judicial Branch electronic case processing system
What You Will Bring
- 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 c
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