Job Description

Description

The First Judicial District is seeking qualified applicants for a full-time Court Operations Supervisor to join the Le Sueur County Court Administration team! This position is part of the Le Sueur County Court Management team and will supervise operations and staff in all court divisions. This Court Operations Supervisor position is responsible for supervisory and technical work.
The primary work location is in the Le Sueur County Courthouse, 435 Derrynane Street, Le Center, MN 56057. Standard hours of work are Monday - Friday, 8:00am - 4:30pm.

The Minnesota Judicial Branch is pleased to offer a comprehensive benefits package including medical, dental, and optional benefits and paid vacation, sick leave and holidays. To learn more, click the benefits tab above.

Example of Duties

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

• Develops, recommends, and implements new policies and procedures to comply with current statutes and regulations as they pertain to the division; provide updates of rule and legislation changes, training, and simplify work processes so that the division operates more efficiently. Interprets statutes, rules and orders and provides recommendations on procedural questions to attorneys, subordinates and the general public.
• Processes and directly supervises the processing of all cases filed in the assigned court, division or unit and matters relating to maintenance of financial control over receipts and disbursements and special accounts. Assigns, directs, supervises, monitor workload deadlines, and coordinates the work of all subordinate staff of the unit making provisions for hiring and training of such staff.
• Participates in and supervises a major functional area of the district court involving case intake, case management, civil, criminal, traffic, conciliation, family, juvenile, probate, jury, calendaring, and financial; supervises the preparation of court orders, bonds, judgments, and warrants; prepares or supervises the preparation of court calendars and various dockets.
• Prepares or supervises the preparation of and timely dispatch of statistical reports, state and county financial reports as may be required. Reviews Trial Court Information System (TCIS) or Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS) case exception or related operational reports and implements corrective actions.
• Maintains employee personnel records and payroll; responsible for purchasing activities, inventory, equipment maintenance, and the management and disposition of court records.
• Performs a wide variety of complex court clerical, duties of a probate registrar, and supervisory clerical assignments; reviews and processes legal documents, assures completeness and accuracy of court records; schedules cases, may be responsible for a specialized case processing activity such as preparing appeals; answers procedural questions for staff; works with supervisor and subordinate staff to develop and implement new procedures and responds to changes in the law.
• In small to medium size counties, may fill in as office supervisor in the absence of the court administrator.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation from an approved high school/GED or vocation school; considerable experience as a Court Operations Associate and some supervisory experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Thorough knowledge of court procedures and policies, legal documents, laws and legal factors pertaining to the court or area of assignment.
• Thorough knowledge of the organization, operations, functions, and scope of authority of the court or activity to which assigned.
• Considerable knowledge of effective supervisory and management techniques.
• Considerable knowledge of the automated court information system.
• Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
• Ability to make work decisions in accordance with law, regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
• Ability to maintain a variety of complex records and prepare reports from such records.
• Ability to plan, assign, and supervise the work of subordinate employees engaged in a variety of court activities.
• Ability to express ideas concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing.
• Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.

Preferred Qualifications

• Associate\'s or bachelor\'s degree in business, public administration, management, criminal justice, or related field.
• Two or more years of experience as a Court Operations Associate.
• One or more years of supervisory experience.

Supplemental Information

The Minnesota Judicial Branch (MJB) is committed to providing fair and equal access to justice. If you share this same commitment, desire a meaningful career serving the public, and want the opportunity to make a difference for your community, consider a career with us. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and encourage applications from persons with diverse backgrounds and characteristics. Minnesota Judicial Branch employees consistently express pride in their public service and in the quality of programs and services provided to customers, as well as appreciation for the teamwork and collaboration that is promoted within the MJB.

TO APPLY:
Please complete and submit your online application with resume and cover letter attached by Tuesday, August 29, 2023, at 11:59 PM. For instructions on creating and submitting your online application, click on the Menu link on the left-hand side and select Help and Support.

This position is open to current Minnesota Judicial Branch employees only.

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