Court Operations Associate, Anoka County, Assignments 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 Anoka County Court Administration team in Anoka, MN.

This exciting position involves delivering exceptional service to court customers, judges, and other court-related employees by clerking civil, criminal, family, juvenile, and traffic case types. This position is a live courtroom, hands-on opportunity. 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 as a part of a team, using your independent 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:

• Independently performs administrative work relating to criminal, juvenile, traffic, probate, jury, conciliation, civil, and/or family, case processing in the Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS), Microsoft Office, electronic File and Serve (EFS), SharePoint, and other related computer systems.

• Perform live courtroom support by working with judges, court reporters, and other justice partners, This includes calling cases, capturing minutes, and handling documents in the courtroom.

• 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.

• Schedule and maintain court calendars for an assigned judge. This includes working with attorneys and self-represented litigants on finding court dates for the assigned judge, sending applicable notices, and processing certain orders signed by the judge. 

• Perform a variety of advanced clerical functions in multiple case types.

• 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.

• 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 mainta