Jud Appellate Court Clerk

. Process all appeals filed with the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court .

Posted 9/26/2026full-timeSaint Paul • Minnesota • United StatesJunior💰 $25 - $31 per hourWebsite

Key responsibilities & impact

Process all appeals filed with the Minnesota Court of Appeals and the Supreme Court
Accept appellate filings, enter them into the Minnesota Appellate Court System (MACS) database, and distribute copies to appellate court judges, internal staff, and registered MACS users
Review document submissions for accuracy and completeness and process filings timely
Assist attorneys, parties, self-represented litigants, judges, and the public in person, by phone, mail, and electronically
Direct inquiries to appropriate court personnel
Review, enter, record, and update case information using electronic case processing systems and related applications and equipment
Determine routing of notices, motions, petitions, and other filings and notify parties of filing deficiencies
Create accurate docket entries for case initiation, motions, orders, decisions, responses, correspondence, transcripts, and attorney scheduling conflicts
Prepare and post appellate court decisions on the public website
Perform printing, filing, scanning/imaging, photocopying, faxing, mail processing, file retrieval, storage preparation, and drafting orders for office equipment and supplies

What you’ll need

High school diploma or equivalent
One (1) year of relevant job experience or greater, including customer service, administrative work, office, or clerical work
Additional education may substitute for experience
Ability to learn rules of court, state statutes, case processing, policies, and procedures
Knowledge of basic math
Skill in navigating difficult situations and resolving conflict respectfully and courteously
Ability to support court users with limited experience with the judicial system
Ability to provide exceptional customer service under pressure in a high-volume, fast-paced environment
Skill in operating a personal computer, electronic case management systems, related applications, and equipment
Ability to handle sensitive and confidential information in compliance with court rules, policies, and statutes
Effective oral and written communication
Well organized, detail oriented, and analytical
Ability to sit and wear a headset for the majority of the day
Ability to occasionally move up to 25 pounds
Ability to perform significant data entry based on daily work assignment
Satisfactory background check required
Cover letter and resume required for application

Comp & perks