What are the responsibilities and job description for the Court Administrator position at Minnesota Judicial Branch?
Job Description
DESCRIPTION :
The Minnesota Court of Appeals is seeking a Court Administrator to direct the administration and operations of the court, in consultation and cooperation with the Chief Judge. The Court Administrator serves at the pleasure of the Court of Appeals Chief Judge.
The Court of Appeals is the state's intermediate appellate court, consisting of 19 judges and approximately 70 employees. The court decides more than 2,000 cases each year. The Court of Appeals is located in the Minnesota Judicial Center in St. Paul, Minnesota, but its judges consistently travel throughout the state to hear oral arguments.
The Court Administrator manages various court operations, such as drafting and maintaining court policies and procedures, coordinating judicial panel assignments, overseeing the court's expenditures and facilitating contract negotiations, and providing training and work direction to staff. The Court Administrator supports the court's technology needs in a fast-paced, evolving work environment and advises on budgetary and personnel matters.
The Court Administrator represents the Court of Appeals on Judicial Branch Committees and acts as liaison to other Judicial Branch offices and government partners.
The ideal candidate will have strong communication and leadership skills, and a high degree of organization and attention to detail. The ideal candidate will bring a creative, analytical, and collaborative approach to the position.
EXAMPLES OF JOB DUTIES :
The Court Administrator is responsible for the effective daily functioning of the Court of Appeals. The following are examples of major job duties expected for this position :
- Report and advise at Court of Appeals bench meetings, coordinating with the Chief Judge to provide strategic leadership and project management to improve court operations.
- Monitor court expenditures and analyze budgetary priorities. Facilitate negotiation of contracts for goods and services.
- Facilitate orientation and training for new judges, employees, and interns, including planning the annual group orientation for new law clerks and coordinating the court's student intern program.
- Draft and revise court policies, procedures, and training materials.
- Facilitate various personnel matters, such as recruiting, hiring, performance reviews, and employee leave, together with Human Resources.
- Provide administrative and technical work direction to judicial executive assistants. Provide supervision to a small team.
- Coordinate technology access and effective functioning of court software, in coordination with the Information Technology Division. Act as subject-matter expert regarding the court's business practices for using case-management and other appellate-specific software. Manage administration of the court's internal SharePoint site and Westlaw account.
- Provide office management including tracking and maintaining office equipment, approving invoices, and providing oversight for court scheduling.
- Maintain accurate and accessible Court of Appeals public website content.
TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS :
Any combination of education, training, and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, skills, and abilities listed below will be considered. An example of an acceptable qualification is :
Minimum Qualifications :
Preferred Qualifications :
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities :
SALARY :
The expected starting salary range for external candidates is $39.68 - $50.60 per hour ($82,851.84 - $105,652.80 annually). The full salary range for this position is $39.68 - $61.52 per hour ($82,851.84 - $128,453.76 annually). This is an at-will position. No FLSA status is required for the employee per Section 13(a)(1) of the Fair Labor Standards Act; employee is not covered by any provisions of the FLSA and is ineligible for overtime.
SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION :
Position Logistics :
The position is classified as Court Operations Manager. Work will be performed predominantly during normal business hours, Monday-Friday. This work will be conducted in an office setting at the Minnesota Judicial Center located in downtown St. Paul, Minnesota.
TO APPLY :
Complete and submit your online application with a resume and cover letter attached by 02 / 11 / 2025 at 11 : 59pm. References may be requested at a later date. All Employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check. Employment offers may be rescinded if the required criminal background check identifies job related convictions.
About Us
Why Work for Us?
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. We celebrate and are committed to the principles of diversity and inclusion, and actively seek and value diversity in professional background and cultural characteristics. We are intentional and mindful about the organizational culture we are building, seeking broad-minded individuals with robust capabilities who value supporting one another's growth.
Employee Benefits
The Minnesota Judicial Branch cares about and invests in you as an employee. Because of that, we offer affordable yet competitive benefits to support you and your family's wellbeing. Our comprehensive benefits package for eligible employees includes health and wellness benefits, enhanced fertility benefits, short- and long-term disability, pension, paid parental leave, tuition reimbursement, and more. Learn more at Employee Benefits - Careers at the Minnesota Judicial Branch Careers. Minnesota Judicial Branch employees may also be eligible for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. This federal program allows qualified individuals to have their loans forgiven after meeting certain requirements working in public service. You can learn more about this program from the Minnesota Office of Higher Education and the office of Federal Student Aid.
Equal Employment Opportunity
It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding employment are made without discrimination on the basis of disability. Please let us know if you need a reasonable accommodation for a disability to participate in the employee selection process by contacting Human Resources at DeAnthony.McKinley@courts.state.mn.us. The Minnesota Judicial Branch is an Equal Opportunity Employer. It is the policy of the Minnesota Judicial Branch that all decisions regarding recruitment, hiring, promotions, and other terms and conditions of employment be made without discrimination on the grounds of race, color, creed, religion, national origin, gender, marital status, status with regard to public assistance, membership or activity in a local human rights commission, disability, sexual orientation, or age. We value and encourage applicants from diverse backgrounds.
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Salary : $82,852 - $128,454
