Judicial Assistant: Court Operations & Calendaring

United States Courts; Minneapolis (MN); Hybrid; USD 45,000 - 65,000; Full time

Job summary

United States District Court for the District of Minnesota is seeking a Judicial Assistant for District Judge John R. Tunheim in Minneapolis, MN. The role covers calendar management, court proceedings, drafting correspondence, and day-to-day office operations.

The ideal candidate will handle confidential information with discretion, adapt to fast-changing priorities, and maintain excellent organizational skills. Typical hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. with occasional remote work.

Qualifications

• Proficiency in court procedures and filings.
• Ability to manage the judge's calendar and docket.
• Strong research, drafting, and reporting skills.

Responsibilities

• Manage calendar, schedules, and travel for the judge.
• Prepare reports, correspondence, and court filings.
• Attend court proceedings and log outcomes and orders.
• Coordinate hiring of law clerks and externs when needed.

Skills

Court procedures

Calendaring

Legal research

Documentation

Education

Bachelor's degree

Tools

Microsoft Word

Microsoft Outlook

Excel

E-filing systems

Job description

United States District Court for the District of Minnesota is seeking a Judicial Assistant for District Judge John R. Tunheim in Minneapolis, MN. The role covers calendar management, court proceedings, drafting correspondence, and day-to-day office operations.

The ideal candidate will handle confidential information with discretion, adapt to fast-changing priorities, and maintain excellent organizational skills. Typical hours are 8 a.m.–5 p.m. with occasional remote work.