Court Operations Associate - Murray County

Minnesota Judicial Branch•Slayton, MN

11d•$21 - $35•Onsite

About The Position

The Fifth Judicial District is seeking a customer-focused, team-oriented Court Operations Associate to join Murray County Court Administration. The position works directly with the public at the front counter, judges, and other court stakeholders. It processes cases, provides customer service, and helps ensure compliance with applicable court rules, policies, and standards to support an impartial, accessible, fair, and timely system of justice. Duties require independent judgment and interpretation of laws, policies, procedures, and regulations based on training and experience. The position is represented by the AFSCME Labor Agreement. Its primary work location is the Murray County Government Center in Slayton, Minnesota. Regular hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 a.m. to 4:30 p.m. The role requires strong technical and customer service skills in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, including the ability to manage competing demands. Employment offers are contingent on satisfactory criminal background check results. The position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent, or equivalent education and experience.
At least six months of recent experience in the legal field or in a highly technical, customer-focused administrative position, or equivalent education and experience.
Experience using electronic applications such as Microsoft Office Suite and Adobe Acrobat, and ability to learn job-related software.
Strong written and verbal communication skills, including the ability to communicate with attorneys, court staff, judicial officers, and the public while handling sensitive and confidential matters.
Experience providing excellent customer service and interpersonal skills, including the ability to de-escalate difficult customer interactions and process financial transactions accurately.
Ability to prioritize and make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures.
Ability to read and interpret legal documents of varying types and complexity and follow oral and written instructions.
Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships; be team-oriented and maintain a positive attitude.

Nice To Haves

Associate, paralegal, or bachelor’s degree in criminal justice, political science, business administration, or a related field.
Spanish/English bilingual skills.
Experience working in the legal field or a court setting.
Extensive knowledge of current court policies, procedures, processes, and terminology.
Knowledge of and experience with the Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS) and e-File and Serve (EFS).

Responsibilities

Perform varied court clerical work involved in case processing using the Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS) or related technology systems.
Assist attorneys, parties, self-represented litigants, judges, and the public in person, by phone, mail, or electronically; provide forms, documents, and court procedure information; assist with applications and forms; and arrange language interpretation as needed.
Initiate case records electronically or using paper documents; enter data about parties, documents, flags, comments, events, and dispositions in case-processing and other relevant systems; and review records for completeness, adequacy, accuracy, and compliance with rules and policies.
Update court minutes and/or operate an electronic recorder.
Assist with juror check-in and update the jury case management system.
May coordinate scheduling and calendaring of court proceedings, send notices, and contact attorneys and parties about rescheduling.
May perform office financial activities, including receipting bail payments, entering and adjusting dispositions, preparing and making bank deposits, balancing tills, monitoring delinquent accounts, and managing Court Payment Center holding queues.