The Second Judicial District is accepting applications for a Court Operations Associate position in the Civil Division of Ramsey County District Court, 15 W. Kellogg Blvd., St. Paul, MN 55102. The Civil Division handles all aspects of court processing associated with Civil and Probate matters. This positio n is open to permanent, non-probationary Second Judicial District employees only.

This is advanced court clerical work that will involve responsibility for all Civil and Probate case types including Major and Minor civil case types, Guardianship/Conservatorships, Civil Commitments, and Estates. Other tasks may be assigned as deemed appropriate.

Under the general supervision of a Civil Division Supervisor, this position is expected to perform the full scope of varied clerical work involved in case processing using an electronic filing system and paper processes, as well as providing in court room support. This position is also expected to process filings and requests for all areas of the Civil division including case intake, accepting, and updating documents, judgments, preparation of court calendars, remote and in-person attendance in court, completion of court calendars, responding to customer requests, and monitoring reports. Work may involve responsibility for a specific area of court case processing and for performing a variety of advanced clerical functions in multiple departments and courtroom disinfecting and cleaning within the Civil Division. This position involves daily contact with the general public, attorneys, judicial staff, partner agencies and other courts stakeholders.

This position provides high level customer service in person, over the phone and in Zoom, is highly detail-oriented, requires a considerable amount of data entry, and the application of sound, quick, independent judgment. This position requires the ability to effectively manage competing demands simultaneously; possess competent technical skills, excellent communication, organizational and problem-solving skills; and keen attention to detail as well as other knowledge, skills and abilities listed below.

This position will require the ability to work in person and remotely.

Work is performed primarily in an office setting, court room, at a public counter or remote location. Work involves contact with persons who may be confused, angry, upset or abusive.

Physical Demands

Work is essentially sedentary with occasional walking, standing, bending, reaching, lifting and carrying papers, supplies and files. Some assignments may require periods of extended sitting, standing or computer use. Court clerking assignments require frequent sitting/standing and entering and exiting the court room throughout the sessions.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch (MJB) is committed to providing fair and equal access to justice. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with us. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and characteristics.

Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB.

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 2ndDistrictHR@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.