Court Operations Associate, Court Scheduling

Minnesota Lawyer

Temporary Court Operations Associate providing administrative support in Washington County Court. Involves managing courtroom functions and clerical tasks in a fast-paced environment.

Posted 4/17/2026full-timeStillwater • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $28 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Performs in-court updating including processing documents filed and distributed in the courtroom, and recording required data in the electronic case management and other relevant systems in the courtroom.
Perform a variety of advanced clerical functions and multiple case types.
Provide assistance to attorneys, parties, judges, and the public by responding to a variety of questions in-person, over the phone, by mail, and/or electronically.
Perform courtroom support by working with judges, court reporters, and other justice partners, calling cases, taking notes, and handling documents in the courtroom.
Review, enter, record, and update case information using an electronic case processing system and related applications and equipment.
Schedule and maintain court calendars.
Perform independently the full scope of varied clerical court work relating to criminal and traffic case processing on the Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS), electronic File and Serve.
Classify and verify appropriate document security levels of submitted filings.
Issue receipts for payment of court fees, fines, bail, and restitution; receive, review, process, and/or receipt amounts due for witness fees, transcripts, psychological examiners, court appointed attorneys, and interpreters.
Perform other duties as assigned.

Requirements

What you’ll need

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.
Proficient in Microsoft Office Suite, with the ability to learn other job-related software.
Certificate or degree in a related field (nice to have).
Basic knowledge of court procedures, policies, and records management.
Experience with electronic document applications, workflow queues and web-based video and audio platforms.
Comfortability addressing and speaking in front of groups of people.

Benefits

Comp & perks

Health and wellness benefits
Enhanced fertility benefits
Short- and long-term disability
Pension
Paid parental leave
Tuition reimbursement
Possible eligibility for Public Service Loan Forgiveness program

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Hard Skills & Tools

clerical functionscase processingdata entrydocument managementcourtroom supportcalendar managementrecord managementelectronic case managementworkflow applicationsMicrosoft Office Suite

Soft Skills

customer servicecommunicationindependenceorganizational skillspublic speakingattention to detailproblem-solvinginterpersonal skillsresponsivenessadaptability

Certifications

high school diplomacertificate in related fielddegree in related field