Court Operations Associate: Streamlined Case Processing

Jobtailor; Shakopee (MN); On-site; USD 38,000 - 52,000; Full time

Job summary

Jobtailor in Minnesota seeks a detail-oriented court operations clerk to perform a wide range of tasks across Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile, CHIPS, and Family divisions. You will process cases electronically, update court records, schedule calendars, and assist attorneys and the public.

The role requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of court procedures, and the ability to maintain confidential information. Familiarity with MNCIS or EFS is a plus, and a high school diploma is required.

Qualifications

• High School Diploma or Equivalent.
• 1 year of recent experience in the legal field or similar administrative role.
• Knowledge of court procedures, policies, laws, legal terminology, and court-related factors.
• Knowledge of court organization, operation, function, and jurisdiction.
• Knowledge of basic arithmetic.
• Knowledge of modern office practices and procedures.
• Knowledge of customer service practices.
• Ability to read and interpret legal documents and apply relevant laws, statutes, rules, policies, and procedures.
• Ability to maintain an accurate record filing system.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and files appropriately.
• Ability to communicate effectively orally and in writing.
• Ability to prioritize work in a fast-paced environment.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships.
• Ability to pass a criminal background check.
• Experience with MNCIS and EFS is nice to have.

Responsibilities

• Perform the full range of court operations work within Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile, CHIPS, and Family divisions.
• Process cases electronically using the electronic case processing system and related applications and equipment.
• Update cases in court, including calling cases, taking minutes, processing courtroom documents, and recording data.
• Initiate case records using electronic means or paper documents.
• Notify relevant individuals about missing information, documents, or non-compliant forms.
• Schedule and maintain court calendars; assign, update, reschedule, and reassign cases.
• Notify parties and attorneys about calendar changes.
• Assist attorneys, parties, self-represented litigants, judges, and the public in person, by phone, mail, and electronically.
• Provide forms, documents, court procedure information, and assistance completing applications and forms.
• Check people in for court and refer complex questions to higher-level staff.
• Attend division/team meetings and trainings and maintain knowledge of court policies, processes, and procedures.
• Use applicable technology, information systems, programs, and office equipment to complete assignments.”],
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Skills

Court operations

Electronic Case Management

Record keeping

Office practices

Communication

Confidentiality handling

Prioritization

Customer service

Education

High School Diploma or Equivalent

Associate's or Bachelor's degree in Criminal Justice or related field (nice to have)

Tools

MNCIS

EFS

Electronic Case Processing System

Personal Computer

Job description

Jobtailor in Minnesota seeks a detail-oriented court operations clerk to perform a wide range of tasks across Criminal, Traffic, Juvenile, CHIPS, and Family divisions. You will process cases electronically, update court records, schedule calendars, and assist attorneys and the public.

The role requires strong organizational skills, knowledge of court procedures, and the ability to maintain confidential information. Familiarity with MNCIS or EFS is a plus, and a high school diploma is required.