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Hennepin County District Court has an amazing opportunity to join the Family Court Domestic Abuse Team as a Court Operations Associate! This is a diverse, professional environment that promotes equity for all court staff and court users.

Court Operations Associates work individually and in teams using independent judgment along with available resources to perform a variety of administrative assignments. This role requires dedication to providing customers with a professional court experience, an eye for detail, excellent communication, time management, and technological skills to match our high-performance environment.

This AFSCME-represented position is assigned to the Family Division in court administration located in the administrative clerk's office (first floor, suite 100). The Family Justice Center is located at 110 South 4th Street, Minneapolis, MN 55401.

The following are examples of major job duties expected for this position to perform:

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  Initiate case records using electronic means or paper documents; record required data regarding parties and documents and other necessary information in the court management system.
• Draft proposed orders for the Family Court Judicial Officers based upon filings from parties and attorneys. Process signed orders and send them out to be served by law enforcement.
• Produce court calendars and assist chambers the day of court.
• Collaborate with Judicial Officers, law clerks, the Domestic Abuse Service Center, law enforcement, and other justice partners and state agencies.
• Assist and communicate with court users in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner to ensure the customer's needs are effectively met in-person, over the phone, or through electronic means.
• Perform high-level case processing, data entry utilizing court technology systems.
• Review and process court filings for timeliness, statutory compliance, and proper document security as required by local and court-wide policies and procedures.

Below are the past experiences that will enable success in the role. For education requirements listed, the equivalent number of years of related experience may serve as a substitute. For example, if completion of a 4-year degree is listed below as a requirement, 4 years of related experience without a degree may be acceptable.

Minimum Qualifications:

• .High school diploma or equivalent.
• One (1) year of relevant job experience or greater, which may include but is not limited to customer service, administrative work, office, and clerical work. (For example: bank teller, cashier, court clerk, legal assistant, medical billing specialist).
• OR equivalent education and experience.

• Paralegal, Associate, or Bachelor's degree.
• Experience in a legal setting such as a courtroom clerk or paralegal.
• Experience with document imaging, indexing, and working with cases/documents from electronic workflow queues.
• Detail-oriented with the ability to continuously learn and retain new material, concepts, and ongoing procedural changes.
• Well-organized and analytical.

• Ability to remain flexible, work well under pressure, and adapt to change in a high-volume, fast-paced environment.
• Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally with attorneys, business partners, court staff, judicial officers, and the general public.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to learn other job-related software.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and files appropriately and in compliance with all applicable court rules, policies and statutes.
• A team player mindset, positive attitude, and dedication to an inclusive environment that values diversity and relationships.
• Self-motivation and the ability to organize own work, set priorities, and meet deadlines.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee. Because of that, we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family’s wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more at mncourts.gov/careers

Minnesota Judicial Branch employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This federal program allows qualified individuals to have their loans forgiven after meeting certain requirements working in public service. You can learn more about this program from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the office of Federal Student Aid.

LOGISTICS
Family Court is located in downtown Minneapolis at the Family Justice Center 110 South Fourth Street Minneapolis, MN 55401
Staff are working in a hybrid model. During the training period, for up to first 12 weeks this position will work onsite at the Family Justice Center. After the training period, there may be an option for hybrid work, depending on business needs. The core hours for this position are 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, and there is a rotation to occasionally work 8:15 a.m. to 4:45 p.m., depending on the assignment and operational needs.

SALARY RANGE
The expected starting salary for external candidates is $21.00 - $24.42 per hour, $43,848 - $50,988.96 annually. The offer will take into consideration other equivalent qualifications.
The full classification earning potential is $18.19 - $30.65 per hour, $37,980.72 - $63,997.20 annually, with the top end of the range being what someone could be making after years of service in the role of Court Operations Associate. This position is non- exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of Minnesota employee benefits.

Instructions for Applying:
Visit www.mncourts.gov/careers. Complete and submit your online application with resume and cover letter attached. Interviews will be conducted virtually, via Zoom. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of our background check processes.

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

Please contact Human Resources with questions regarding this posting via email: 4thRecruitment@courts.state.mn.us; or phone: 612-348-2298.

Equal Opportunity Employer:
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 via email: 4th.Human.Resources@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.