Court Operations Associate, Anoka County, Criminal Division

Court Operations Associate

The Tenth Judicial District, which includes eight counties in the Northern Suburbs of the Twin Cities Metro Area, is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Court Operations Associate to join the Anoka County Court Criminal Disposition team in Anoka, MN.

The Court Operations Associate position is a fast paced, highly detail-oriented position with a variety of responsibilities such as performing advanced clerical work, providing customer service, and ensuring compliance with applicable court rules, policies, and standards to achieve an impartial, accessible, fair, and timely system of justice. As a Court Operations Associate, you will work directly with the public, judges, and other court employees by processing criminal and juvenile case types. Duties require the application of independent judgement and the interpretation of established laws, policies, procedures, regulations based on training and knowledge gained through experience on the job.

This AFSCME-represented position is classified as a Court Operations Associate and located in the Anoka County Courthouse at 2100 3rd Ave. Anoka, MN 55303, with the possibility of a remote or hybrid work environment. Core business hours are Monday-Friday, 8:00am-4:30pm. Initial days off: Saturday, Sunday, and Court Designated Holidays. Work is performed primarily in an office-setting, a public counter and/or in a courtroom.

WHAT YOU WILL DO

The following are examples of major job duties expected of this position:

• 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.
• Provide requested information in accordance with applicable policies, laws, and procedures.
• 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.
• May perform the duties of an Electronic Recording Equipment Operator (EREO) including setting up and testing recording equipment and recording and monitoring court proceedings

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

The Minnesota Judicial Branch recognizes the diverse set of skills, strengths, and attributes that an individual may bring into a role. If you have any combination of the experience, training, and education required for this position, apply today!

• 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

Supplemental Information

• The expected hiring range for external hires for this position is $22.50 to $28.45/hr, based on qualifications, with a full future earning potential of $46,980- $73,999 annually.
• This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act.
• Interviews to be held the week of June 15th, 2026

Minnesota Judicial Branch