Court Operations Clerk - Dakota County District Court - Civil/Family (Temporary)

What You Will Do 

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

• Performs routine and/or limited scope of court operations work within an assigned unit, which may include scanning and/or imaging documents, data entry, retrieving and filing case files and documents, and/or responding to requests for information.
• Receives and responds to questions and requests for information from the general public, attorneys, and court employees; provides requested information in accordance with applicable policies, laws, and procedures; issues receipts for payment of court fees, assists public in filling out various applications and forms; prepares certified and plain copies of court records upon request.
• Initiates case records using electronic means or paper documents; records required data regarding parties, documents, flags, comments, and events, in electronic case management system and other relevant systems; scans original documents into digital files for attachment to electronic case record.
• May perform office support duties including receiving, sorting, opening, and distributing mail; may process and receipt checks received; copies, prints, and maintains office forms and documents; serves as a receptionist.
• May provide assistance to others in performing courtroom operation duties, including clerking hearings, scheduling hearings, working calendars, and assisting staff with in-court updating.
• Attends and participates in division/team meetings and trainings; maintains knowledge of court policies, process, and procedures.