Court Administrator I, Wabasha County

The Third Judicial District of the Minnesota Judicial Branch is seeking a collaborative and strategic leader to serve as Court Administrator I in Wabasha County.

This highly responsible leadership position is appointed by the District Bench and reports to the Judicial District Administrator. The position operates with a high degree of independence while overseeing the daily operations of court administration in Wabasha County.

Wabasha County is part of the River Region of the Third Judicial District, which includes Fillmore, Houston, Olmsted, Wabasha, and Winona counties. The region operates within a unified, multi-county case processing structure that emphasizes collaboration, consistency, and operational excellence.

EXAMPLE OF DUTIES

- Provide overall leadership and administration for court operations in Wabasha County.
- Supervise, coach, and develop staff, including directing work priorities, hiring, onboarding, performance management, and employee development.
- Manage all aspects of caseflow to ensure timely and accurate processing of court filings and efficient movement of cases through the court system.
- Collaborate with judicial officers and justice partners to coordinate calendars, judicial scheduling, and courtroom operations while ensuring compliance with statutory timelines.
- Oversee court financial operations, including the collection, receipt, reconciliation, and accounting of fees, fines, bonds, and escrow funds. Prepare required financial reports and ensure compliance with fiscal, audit, and risk management policies.
- Oversee court records management, including retention, storage, accessibility, and disposition in accordance with Minnesota Judicial Branch policies and statutory requirements.
- Plan and coordinate courtroom and office space, technology initiatives, facility improvements, and security needs in partnership with county stakeholders.
- Develop, implement, and evaluate local operational policies and procedures in response to changes in law, court rules, or Judicial Branch initiatives.
- Represent the court on district, county, and statewide committees, task forces, and workgroups, and serve as a liaison with justice partners, community organizations, and the public.

TYPICAL QUALIFICATIONS:

Minimum Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities:

- Knowledge of judicial branch human resources policies and procedures, union contracts, and effective supervisory and management techniques.
- Knowledge of the judicial branch organizational structure, operations, and the scope of authority of the district court.
- Knowledge of procedures and policies, legal documents, laws, and rules pertaining to the operation of the district court and the administration of justice.
- Knowledge of court financial management and audit policies and procedures.
- Knowledge of laws, rules, regulations, policies and procedures guiding records management and retention.
- Knowledge of various technology and information systems used in the court.
- Skill to effectively communicate thoughts, ideas, and messages to diverse individuals in oral and written form.
- Skill in managing employee performance and in providing constructive positive and corrective feedback.
- Skill in project management.
- Ability to manage multiple projects or work streams simultaneously and ensure that work is completed in a timely manner.
- Ability to develop and maintain effective and collaborative working relationships with judicial officers, justice partners, colleagues, staff and the public.
- Ability to manage conflict.
- Ability to solve complex problems and make decisions efficiently and effectively

Minimum education and experience: Any combination of training and work experience which indicates possession of the knowledge, abilities and skills listed above. An example of an acceptable qualification for this position is:

- Five (5) years of relevant work experience in a court or other legal environment such as processing various case types, filing and recordkeeping, completing court administrative duties.
- Three (3) years of supervisory experience.
- Two (2) years of study at an accredited college or university in business, public
administration, court administration or related field

SUPPLEMENTAL INFORMATION:

Salary Range

The full salary range for this position is $37.12 – $57.48 per hour ($77,506-$120,018 annually). This position is exempt under the Fair Labor Standards Act and is eligible for State of Minnesota employee benefits .

Instructions for Applying
Please submit your online application with resume and cover letter attached by 4:30 pm on November 3, 2026. Interviews will be conducted in-person at the Wabasha Courthouse.

Please contact Human Resources with questions regarding this posting via email: [email protected].