Court Operations Leadworker II, Hennepin County, Centralized Services Division

Court Operations Leadworker II

Exploring the next step to lead others through your organizational and training skills?

Interested in finding ways to improve court systems through your strengths in problem solving and customer service?

If so, apply today for a position at the Minnesota Judicial Branch!

The Court Operations Leadworker II serves as a division leader and positive role model by utilizing specialized clerical knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of division practices to contribute to the District's mission, vision, and values. This position requires excellent organizational, communication and collaboration skills as well as the ability to work independently and delegate responsibilities when appropriate. This position provides excellent customer service, overseeing, creating and providing staff training, and operational support responsibilities.

Examples of Duties

• Model leadership within the division through extensive training in case processing, and office functions that include initiating and processing documents for all case types, front counter customer service, and records, including monitoring workload and coverage and leading the team through change in conjunction with management.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and is a positive role model by demonstrating exceptional interpersonal communication, technical skills, initiative and motivation in contributing to the district's mission, vision, and values. This position performs case processing, extensive staff training, operational support, and working extensive data quality reports. Work is completed in a high-volume, fast-paced environment that requires dedication to providing excellent customer service, application of specialized clerical knowledge, and a comprehensive understanding of procedures.
• Use knowledge of court operations, technical expertise, advanced problem-solving skills, and leadership skills to serve as a primary resource for staff and internal/external stakeholders. Coach and mentor staff in the supervisor's absence.
• Proactively identify workflow or process issues and make accurate and timely decisions in the face of ambiguous or difficult situations.
• Act as a subject matter expert to lead and coordinate the work of others and to resolve difficult, unique, and urgent case-processing issues. Provide consistent training in court operations under limited supervision.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three (3) years of experience as a Court Operations Associate, Court Operations Specialist, Court Operations Leadworker, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current day-to-day court operations, functions, and scope of authority.
• Working knowledge of current Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS) case processing, including processing financials, court procedures and policies related to both the administrative office and the ability to apply these as needed.
• Experience writing job procedures and developing training materials in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience in providing one-on-one training.
• Experience in planning and monitoring the work of others.
• Organized with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, and plan and coordinate the daily work of other employees who are engaged in a variety of work assignments.
• Self-directed and motivated with demonstrated leadership skills, the ability to independently make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures, and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships while providing guidance, direction, and motivation for others.
• Ability to adapt technical and procedural training to various learning styles of staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively and meet individual responsibilities while addressing the needs of the team, customers, and justice partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Outlook and Documentum (AX).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of current cross divisional Court Administrative Process (CAPS), policies and procedures, including processing of financials
• Experience providing technical and procedural training
• Experience leading teams or individuals
• Experience reviewing work of others for accuracy and providing feedback for corrective action
• Experience writing job procedures and developing training materials in a clear and concise manner

Supplemental Information

Logistics

The Centralized Records Center is located downtown Minneapolis in the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street, Skway Level, A-Side 260. The core hours for this position is 8:00 am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.

Salary Range

The expected starting salary for external candidates is at least $27.50 per hour and may be higher, depending on qualifications. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of Minnesota employee benefits.

Instructions for Applying: Complete your application with resume attached by June 11th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

This AFSCME-represented position is posted for bidding, internal, and external application simultaneously and will be filled in accordance with the AFSCME contract.

All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check. An employment offer may be rescinded if the background check identifies job-related convictions.

Court Operations Leadworker II

Exploring the next step to lead others through your organizational and training skills?

Interested in finding ways to improve court systems through your strengths in problem solving and customer service?

If so, apply today for a position at the Minnesota Judicial Branch!

The Court Operations Leadworker II serves as a division leader and positive role model by utilizing specialized clerical knowledge and a comprehensive understanding of division practices to contribute to the District's mission, vision, and values. This position requires excellent organizational, communication and collaboration skills as well as the ability to work independently and delegate responsibilities when appropriate. This position provides excellent customer service, overseeing, creating and providing staff training, and operational support responsibilities.

Examples of Duties

• Model leadership within the division through extensive training in case processing, and office functions that include initiating and processing documents for all case types, front counter customer service, and records, including monitoring workload and coverage and leading the team through change in conjunction with management.
• Serve as a subject matter expert and is a positive role model by demonstrating exceptional interpersonal communication, technical skills, initiative and motivation in contributing to the district's mission, vision, and values. This position performs case processing, extensive staff training, operational support, and working extensive data quality reports. Work is completed in a high-volume, fast-paced environment that requires dedication to providing excellent customer service, application of specialized clerical knowledge, and a comprehensive understanding of procedures.
• Use knowledge of court operations, technical expertise, advanced problem-solving skills, and leadership skills to serve as a primary resource for staff and internal/external stakeholders. Coach and mentor staff in the supervisor's absence.
• Proactively identify workflow or process issues and make accurate and timely decisions in the face of ambiguous or difficult situations.
• Act as a subject matter expert to lead and coordinate the work of others and to resolve difficult, unique, and urgent case-processing issues. Provide consistent training in court operations under limited supervision.

Typical Qualifications

Minimum Qualifications:

• High school diploma or equivalent.
• At least three (3) years of experience as a Court Operations Associate, Court Operations Specialist, Court Operations Leadworker, or equivalent experience.

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

• Knowledge of current day-to-day court operations, functions, and scope of authority.
• Working knowledge of current Minnesota Court Information System (MNCIS) case processing, including processing financials, court procedures and policies related to both the administrative office and the ability to apply these as needed.
• Experience writing job procedures and developing training materials in a clear and concise manner.
• Experience in providing one-on-one training.
• Experience in planning and monitoring the work of others.
• Organized with the ability to prioritize and meet deadlines, and plan and coordinate the daily work of other employees who are engaged in a variety of work assignments.
• Self-directed and motivated with demonstrated leadership skills, the ability to independently make decisions in accordance with laws, regulations, and departmental policies and procedures, and the ability to work well under pressure.
• Ability to establish and maintain positive, effective working relationships while providing guidance, direction, and motivation for others.
• Ability to adapt technical and procedural training to various learning styles of staff.
• Ability to communicate effectively and meet individual responsibilities while addressing the needs of the team, customers, and justice partners.
• Proficient in Microsoft Word, SharePoint, Outlook and Documentum (AX).

Preferred Qualifications:

• Knowledge of current cross divisional Court Administrative Process (CAPS), policies and procedures, including processing of financials
• Experience providing technical and procedural training
• Experience leading teams or individuals
• Experience reviewing work of others for accuracy and providing feedback for corrective action
• Experience writing job procedures and developing training materials in a clear and concise manner

Supplemental Information

Logistics

The Centralized Records Center is located downtown Minneapolis in the Hennepin County Government Center at 300 South 6th Street, Skway Level, A-Side 260. The core hours for this position is 8:00 am - 4:30pm, Monday - Friday.

Salary Range

The expected starting salary for external candidates is at least $27.50 per hour and may be higher, depending on qualifications. This position is non-exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of Minnesota employee benefits.

Instructions for Applying: Complete your application with resume attached by June 11th, 2026, at 11:59 p.m.

This AFSCME-represented position is posted for bidding, internal, and external application simultaneously and will be filled in accordance with the AFSCME contract.

All employment offers are contingent upon satisfactory results of a criminal background check. An employment offer may be rescinded if the background check identifies job-related convictions.

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