Jury

Minnesota Judicial Branch•Le Center, MN

2d•$46,521 - $73,999•Onsite

About The Position

The First Judicial District is hiring a customer-focused, team-oriented Court Operations Associate for the Probate/Family/Jury Division of the Le Sueur County Court Administration team. This fast-paced, detail-oriented position performs advanced court case processing in an electronic environment and provides customer service to the public by phone and in person. The employee works directly with the public, juries, judges, and justice partners, applying independent judgment and interpreting established laws, policies, procedures, and regulations based on training and on-the-job experience. The primary work location is the Probate/Family/Jury Division of the Le Sueur County Justice Center, 435 Derrynane Street, Le Center, Minnesota. Standard hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of Minnesota employee benefits. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory criminal background check results.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
One year of recent experience in the legal field or in highly technical, customer-focused, administrative, office, or clerical work.
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, modern office practices and procedures, and customer service practices.
Skill in operating a personal computer, including electronic case management systems and related applications and equipment.
Ability to read and interpret legal documents of varying types and complexity, and apply knowledge of relevant laws, statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
Ability to maintain an accurate record filing system; understand and follow oral and written instructions; and handle sensitive and confidential matters and files appropriately and in compliance with applicable court rules, policies, and statutes.
Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing, prioritize work in a fast-paced environment, and establish and maintain effective working relationships with people within and outside the Judicial Branch.

Nice To Haves

Associate's or bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice, Political Science, Business Administration, or a related field.
Experience working in the legal field or a court setting.
Extensive knowledge of court policies, procedures, processes, and terminology.
Experience working with the Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS) and eFile and Serve (EFS), the Minnesota Judicial Branch electronic case processing system.

Responsibilities

Performs the full range of court operations work within an assigned unit, which may include case processing in probate, jury, conciliation, traffic, criminal, civil, juvenile, and/or family matters using electronic case processing systems and related applications and equipment.
Initiates case records electronically or from paper documents and records required information about parties, documents, flags, comments, events, and dispositions in case processing and other relevant systems.
Notifies relevant individuals about missing information or documents, or non-compliant legal forms.
Processes cases in the assigned area; researches, tracks, and monitors case status and progression; follows up with judges, lawyers, and/or parties as needed; and coordinates schedules between counties and/or districts.
Responds to questions from attorneys, parties, self-represented litigants, judges, and the public in person, by phone, mail, and/or electronically; provides forms, documents, and court procedure information; assists the public with applications and forms; checks people in for court; and refers new or complex questions to higher-level staff.
Performs in-court updates, including calling cases, taking minutes, processing documents filed and distributed in the courtroom, and recording required information in electronic case management and other relevant systems.
Uses applicable technology, information systems, programs, and office equipment to complete work assignments.
Attends and participates in division or team meetings and trainings, and maintains knowledge of court policies, processes, and procedures.