Court Operations Associate, Hennepin County, Ridgedale Criminal

Description

Hennepin County District Court welcomes qualified applicants for a Court Operations Associate position in the Ridgedale Criminal Division. The Ridgedale team values and invests in the professional development of staff, commits to providing justice to the public, and continuously strives to evolve.

This is a diverse, inclusive, and professional environment that promotes equity for all court staff and court customers. 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 excellent customer service, strong attention to detail, and technological skills to match our high-performance environment. Court Operations Associates interact with a wide variety of court customers and stakeholders including community members, judges, law enforcement officials, and attorneys.

The Ridgedale Courthouse handles misdemeanor criminal and traffic cases for the communities of Deephaven, Eden Prairie, Edina, Excelsior, Greenwood, Hopkins, Independence, Lake Minnetonka Conservation District, Long Lake, Loretto, Maple Plain, Medina, Medicine Lake, Minnetonka, Minnetonka Beach, Minnetrista, Mound, Orono, Plymouth, Shorewood, Spring Park, St. Bonifacius, St. Louis Park, Tonka Bay, Wayzata, and Woodland.

Example of Duties

Court Operations Associates at Ridgedale coordinate with team members to ensure assignments and case updates are completed efficiently and accurately. The following assignments are rotated daily:

Front Counter

Process payments (cash, credit card, check) for fines, bail, etc.

Recall warrants

Schedule hearings with court and hearing officers

Answer questions and direct court customers in a professional, courteous, and respectful manner

Administrative Tasks

Assist court customers, prosecutors, defense attorneys, probation officers, and law enforcement to ensure the customer's needs are effectively met in-person, over the phone, or through electronic means.

Print and mail documents, including reviewing and processing court filings for timeliness, statutory compliance, and proper document security

Back up the front counter as needed

Lobby

Check in court customers for court

Enter minor case updates utilizing court technology systems

Payable Calendars

Collaborate with prosecutors and defendants to resolve financial cases

Schedule hearings

Courtroom Clerking

Chair 2:

Assist court users by providing them with case documents and discussing next steps

Review case updates entered by Chair 1 and provide assistance as needed

Chair 1:

Schedule hearings

Act as the judge’s clerk in high-volume, fast-paced courtrooms

Accurately call cases, update calendars, and perform high-level case processing and data entry

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

High school diploma and one (1) year of relevant job experience OR equivalent amount of post-high school education and experience totaling one year.

Examples of relevant job experience: customer service, administrative work, office, and clerical work.

Preferred Qualifications

Two years of customer service and/or administrative experience

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

Experience handling financial transactions

Ability to hold a simple conversation in Spanish is a plus (e.g. asking for name, date of birth, address, etc.)

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

Ability to prioritize assignments, work well under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment, and adapt to change

Ability to communicate effectively in writing and verbally

Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite and ability to lean other job-related software

Ability to process financial transactions accurately with an eye for detail

Excellent customer service and interpersonal skills including patience, cultural awareness, and the ability to de-escalate difficult customer interactions

Dedication to an inclusive, multicultural environment that values collaborating and learning from one another as a team

Supplemental Information

Logistics

The Ridgedale team is located in Minnetonka, MN at 12601 Ridgedale Drive (third floor). The courthouse has free covered parking available and is located near I-394, making for a convenient commute right across from many shopping and food locations. This position is currently working primarily onsite with potential for occasional remote work, depending on business needs. Typical hours for this position are 8:00 a.m.-4:30 p.m., Monday-Friday, with some flexibility based on business needs.

Salary Range

The expected starting salary for external candidates is at least $21.00 per hour and may be higher, depending on qualifications. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of Minnesota employee benefits.

Instructions for Applying

Complete your application with resume attached by June 6th, at 11:59 p.m. Interviews for this position will take place virtually. All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of our background check processes.

This AFSCME-represented position is classified as a Court Operations Associate. The 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: ; or phone: .