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Senior Court Clerk 

Employer
6th Judicial District
Location
Duluth, Minnesota
Salary
Negotiable

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Job Details

This is advanced court clerical work in a District Court of the Minnesota State Court System. Work may involve responsibility for a specific area of court case processing or for performing a variety of advanced clerical functions in multiple case types and will require the application of independent judgment and the interpretation of policies and procedures based on training and knowledge gained through experience on the job. Attention to detail is required. There will be frequent contact with the outside agencies, public, litigants, and attorneys at the counter, in the courtroom and on the telephone. Advice and assistance will normally be provided as needed by a Court Operations Supervisor or Court Operations Manager, but most functions will be performed with a minimum of checking or other supervision.
 

Example of Duties
Performs the full scope of varied court clerical work involved in case processing manually, on Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS) or related computer system; reviews legal documents for completeness, adequacy, accuracy and compliance with rules; determines processing required and takes necessary action in accordance with court rules and procedures; will schedule and attend court hearings; may determine proper routing of complaints, petitions, and other filings; sends notices to parties/attorneys; may issue subpoenas and similar processes; may certify and/or and authenticate documents; perform financial activities within the office; and calculate costs and amounts due for judgments, traffic and criminal cases.

Typical Qualifications

MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS:

  • High school diploma or equivalent; and
  • Experience (6 months to 2 years) as a court clerk or in the legal field; or Paralegal, Associate's or Bachelor's degree in a related field.
  • Demonstrated proficiency in Word, Outlook and other computer software or demonstrated MNCIS proficiency.
  • Well organized, with attention to details while remaining on task with multiple interruptions.
  • Demonstrated ability to retain information when changing tasks.
  • Demonstrated ability to independently make appropriate decisions and process a variety of information to reach a reasonable decision.
  • Demonstrated ability to read and interpret documents of varying type and complexity for completeness, adequacy, accuracy and compliance with rules
  • Demonstrated dependability.
  • Demonstrated skill in the operation of a personal computer and other standard office equipment.

PREFERRED QUALIFICATIONS

  • Strong in-person customer service, organizational, analytical, and time management skills.
  • Considerable knowledge of computer systems including Windows, Word and Outlook with the ability to easily learn new systems.
  • Ability to work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds, both as customers and co-workers.
  • Team oriented with a positive attitude.
  • Ability to sit/stand for extended periods of time; some lifting and bending.
  • Ability to type 40+ WPM.
  • Willingness to be a team member who is skilled, efficient, flexible, motivated and willing to be there for the good of the team over and above personal preferences.
  • Ability to multi-task.

 

Click Apply to be considered. EOE

 

Successful candidates will be required to pass a Criminal Background Check prior to appointment per employee recruitment and selection procedure.

This is an AFSCME-represented position.  The filling of this position is governed by the union contract.  Please apply for this position online by clicking the Apply link near the top of this page.
 

Current AFSMCE-represented internal, permanent employees must have successfully passed their 6 month probationary period and served 6 months in their current position prior to applying for this position with bidding rights.

Company

WE ARE
Court and administrative professionals who serve the public in the State of Minnesota Trial Courts, Court of Appeals, Supreme Court, Law Library, State Court Administration, the Office of Lawyers Professional Responsibility, and the Minnesota Board of Law Examiners in fields such as:

  • Court Operations
  • Law Clerks and Court Reporters
  • Information Technology
  • Human Resources
  • Finance
  • Management
  • Attorneys

WE OFFER

  • Competitive salary
  • State of Minnesota benefits
  • Paid time off and holidays
  • Retirement plan and pension
  • Education and professional development
  • Career advancement
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