Court Operations Associate - Otter Tail County @ Minnesota Judicial Branch
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Court Operations Associate
The Seventh Judicial District is accepting applications for a full-time Court Operations Associate position at the Otter Tail Court Administration in Fergus Falls, MN. This role provides extensive support in processing cases from initiation through disposition, including filing documents, initiating court files, receipting fees, and scheduling hearings.
This position involves:
- Initiating and scheduling new court cases
- Receiving and filing court documents
- Sorting mail and processing payments
- Reviewing legal documents for accuracy and compliance
- Handling telephone and counter work, including inquiries about court procedures
- Performing courtroom clerical duties and record management
The role requires flexibility as you will rotate among various court specializations, working closely with judges, court personnel, and external agencies. Proficiency in Microsoft Office Suite, Adobe Acrobat, and specialized court software (MNCIS, eFile, eServe) is essential.
Key skills/competency: court operations, legal documents, customer service, scheduling, clerical, MNCIS, eFile, accuracy, communication, adaptability
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