Court Operations Associate, Ramsey County, Criminal Division

The Second Judicial District is accepting applications for a Court Operations Associate position in the Criminal Division. Position will be located at the Second Judicial District Courthouse, 15 W Kellogg Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55102.  Work is performed under the general supervision of the Court Operations Supervisor. 

This position will be primarily working on-site with potential for occasional remote work depending on business needs. This position will travel to all court locations within Ramsey County including the Law Enforcement Center, the St. Paul Courthouse, and the Suburban Courthouse.

Responsibilities

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

• Attends court daily in person and remotely including updating cases in MNCIS and handling required paperwork;
• Prepares court calendars and forms for court;
• Checks people in and calls the court calendar;
• Daily contact with judicial officers, chambers, and justice partners;
• Administers oaths for interpreters and defendants;
• Operates standard office equipment such as computer, printer, scanner, copier;
• Other duties as 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, please consider applying.

• Graduation from high school or equivalent; 
• Must be able to work at multiple locations and must be able to travel between multiple locations within the same day; 
• Employees preforming remote work from home office must provide reliable internet connection.

Knowledge, Skills and Abilities

• Knowledge of courtroom decorum; 
• Knowledge of legal terminology; 
• Ability to speak in front of a large group of people; 
• Ability to communicate concisely and clearly, both verbally and in writing, as well as understand and follow verbal and written instructions; 
• Ability to and willingness to adapt to changing priorities, procedures, and job assignments; 
• Ability to take directions well and maintain a professional and positive attitude through challenging circumstances; 
• Ability to handle multiple tasks while meeting a high level of accuracy in a fast-paced, stressful environment; 
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others; 
• Ability to manage competing demands simultaneously;  
• Ability to work at multiple locations and remotely as scheduled.

Preferred Qualifications 

• Six months or more experience as a court clerk or in the legal field.

There are two opportunities available in our Criminal Division. Please apply for both. The other listing can be found by searching Job ID 1345.

Working Conditions

Work is performed primarily in an office setting, courtroom or at a public counter. Work involves contact with persons who may be angry, abusive or threatening. The need to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment while maintaining a calm demeanor and high level of accuracy.

Physical Demands

Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, and carrying items up to 25 pounds. Some assignments may require periods of extended sitting, standing or computer use.
 

Instructions to Apply:

This AFSCME-represented position is posted for bidding and internal/external application simultaneously and will be filled in accordance with the AFSCME contract.  

All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check. An employment offer may be rescinded if the background check identifies job related convictions.

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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 2ndHR@courts.state.mn.us. The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial 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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Questions:

Please contact Human Resources at 2nddistrictHR@courts.state.mn.us with questions regarding this position.