Court Operations Associate - Ramsey County - Criminal Division - Minnesota Judicial Branch

The Second Judicial District is accepting applications for two Court Operations Associate positions in the Criminal Division. These positions are 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. 

These positions will be primarily working on-site with potential for occasional remote work depending on business needs. These positions 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; 
• One (1) year of relevant job experience OR equivalent amount of post-high school education and experience totaling one year.  Examples of relevant job experience: customer service, administrative work, office, and clerical work; 
• 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.

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.

To Apply
Please apply through your Oracle account clicking on your desktop icon, then “Me” and “Current Jobs”. Please attach your resume and cover letter.

This AFSCME CAT bargaining unit represented position is posted for internal application only. The deadline for bidding/internal application, per article 14 of the collective bargaining agreement between the Minnesota Judicial Branch and AFSCME, is November 11 2024, at 11:59 p.m. Permanent, non-probationary employees shall be eligible to bid on any vacancy in the Bargaining Unit for which they are qualified as determined by the Employer. In accordance with the AFSCME labor agreement, a successful bidder shall serve a probationary period. Current AFSCME CAT represented employees must have served a minimum of six (6) months in their current position and be in good standing to be eligible to apply.

Interviews
Interviews will be held remotely via ZOOM November 19- November 21, 2024

Rate of Pay
The expected hiring range for this position for external candidates is $22.50-$23.50/hour based on qualifications and experience.

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