Court Operations Associate, Criminal Division

Minnesota Lawyer

Court Operations Associate in Anoka County handling administrative work for criminal court cases. Collaborating with court personnel and maintaining case processing compliance in a hybrid work environment.

Posted 5/21/2026full-timeAnoka • Minnesota • 🇺🇸 United StatesJuniorMid-Level💰 $23 - $28 per hourWebsite

About the role

Key responsibilities & impact

Independently performs administrative and case processing work for adult and juvenile criminal court cases.
Performs a variety of advanced clerical and case processing tasks in compliance with court rules, policies, and procedures.
Utilizes court technology systems such as the Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS), Microsoft Office, electronic File and Serve (eFS), SharePoint, and other related platforms.
Assists attorneys, self-represented litigants, judges, and the public by responding to inquiries in person, over the phone, by mail, and electronically in a timely and professional manner.
Provide courtroom support by collaborating with judges, court reporters, and other justice partners, calling cases, capturing minutes, handling court documents, and processing cases in a courtroom setting.
Maintains confidentiality and exercises discretion when handling sensitive case information.
Attends and actively participates in division/team meetings and trainings; maintains knowledge of court policies, processes, and procedures.

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
Knowledge of court procedures and policies, laws, legal terminology, and legal factors pertaining to the court
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential matters and cases appropriately and in compliance with all applicable court rules, policies, and statutes
Ability to read and interpret legal documents of varying types and complexity

Benefits

Comp & perks

health and wellness benefits
enhanced fertility benefits
short- and long-term disability
pension
paid parental leave
tuition reimbursement
potential for public service loan forgiveness program

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Hard Skills & Tools

case processingclerical taskscourt procedureslegal terminologyreading legal documents

Soft Skills

communicationconfidentialitydiscretioncollaborationcustomer service

Certifications

high school diploma or equivalent