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Administrative Hearing Officer

The Second Judicial District is accepting applications for the position of a half-time (.50FTE) Administrative Hearing Officer. Work is performed under the general supervision of the Hearing Officer Supervisor, and in accordance with regulations and guidelines approved by the Judges of the District Court. The Administrative Hearing Officer hears and disposes of certain parking, traffic, and minor criminal offenses.

This position will work both remotely and at Ramsey County Court locations in Saint Paul and/or Maplewood as assigned. Access to reliable internet is required.
Example of Duties
The Administrative Hearing Officer has the authority to reduce, suspend or dismiss fines in parking, traffic, and minor criminal offenses; conducts an informal hearing in cases where a defendant wishes to explain mitigating circumstances surrounding a charge(s), and determines a disposition; develops a payment schedule for defendants who are unable to make immediate payment of fine(s). The Administrative Hearing Officer updates appropriate computer systems, processes court documents, and performs any related work as assigned. Currently, all hearings are being held remotely via Zoom. 
Typical Qualifications
Minimum Qualifications
  • Associate’s degree in paralegal, business or a criminal justice related field and at least three (3) years of experience as a court operations associate or a Bachelor’s degree and at least one (1) year of experience with court and legal procedures.
  • Face-to-face customer service experience; 
  • Ability to make sound judgments in fast-paced work environment and apply state laws and local ordinances for effective disposition of assigned cases;
  • Demonstrated ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others;
  • Ability to communicate and work respectfully with people from diverse backgrounds;
  • Fast and accurate keyboarding abilities; 
  • Ability and authorization to access Department of Public Safety records/systems is required. 
  • Access to reliable internet while working remotely.
Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities
  • Knowledge of legal terminology;
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, the public, judicial officers, and justice partners; 
  • Ability to communicate concisely and clearly, both orally and in writing;
  • Ability to understand and follow verbal and written instruction;
  • Ability to handle confidential and sensitive information;
  • Ability to learn, adapt, and utilize technology; 
  • Ability to maintain a professional and positive attitude through challenging circumstances;
  • Ability to exercise independent judgment;
  • Highly proficient in operation of a laptop, iPad and other electronic devices, and relevant computer programs and other court office equipment;
  • Detail oriented with ability to continuously learn and retain new materials and ongoing procedure changes;
  • Demonstrated ability to be patient and professional when diffusing difficult situations;
  • Ability to work onsite and remotely as scheduled, including ability to be called to work onsite with short notice.
Preferred Qualifications
  • Experience with traffic, parking, and minor criminal offenses.
  • Ability to accurately update electronic records while meeting with court customers.
Successful candidate will be required to pass a criminal background check.
 
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: Click on the green "Apply Externally" button. Complete and submit your online application with resume and cover letter attached by April 13, 2021 at 11:59 p.m. Employment offers may be rescinded if the required criminal background check identifies job related convictions.
 
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 HR, 2ndDistrictHR@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.