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Jud District Court Law Clerk

Provide administrative support — record-keeping, scheduling, correspondence, and customer service.

576 employees hold this title in Trial Courts. Median total compensation for the role is $55,781, below the department median of $61,906.

Employees: 576
Total payroll: $28M
Role median: $55,781
Agency median: $61,906
Comparison: Below

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Role pay distribution

Pay distribution for this role

$250$80,931+

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How total compensation varies among the 576 people in this role. Even for one job title, pay differs with seniority, step, overtime, and tenure. Each bar is a pay range; the far-right bar collects the highest earners.

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This role across Minnesota

Jud District Court Law Clerk is held in 2 Minnesota departments. In Trial Courts, the median of $55,781 ranks #1 of 2.

Highest-paying departments for this role

Supreme Court

$29,990 · 1

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Annelise Mckechnie

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$32,490

Sub-department: 3rd Olmsted Judge
Base pay: $30,240
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,249
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,490
Hire date: 2023-12-18
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Annelise Mckechnie holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 3Rd Olmsted Judge. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,490. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Olivia Kettleson

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$32,436

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $31,075
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,360
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,436
Hire date: 2023-08-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Olivia Kettleson serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,436. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Gabe Monson

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$32,268

Sub-department: 9th District Staff
Base pay: $28,169
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,098
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,268
Hire date: 2016-05-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hubbard

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Gabe Monson holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 9Th District Staff. Hired in 2016, they have about 9 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $32,268. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Nicholas Derico

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$32,217

Sub-department: 9th Mahnomen Judge
Base pay: $28,878
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,339
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,217
Hire date: 2023-10-25
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Mahnomen

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Nicholas Derico serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 9Th Mahnomen Judge. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $32,217. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Craig Hardie

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$32,064

Sub-department: 1st Dakota Judge
Base pay: $29,260
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,804
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,064
Hire date: 2022-08-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Craig Hardie is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 1St Dakota Judge. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $32,064. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Mayna Thor

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$32,018

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $32,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $32,018
Hire date: 2024-01-24
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mayna Thor works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Mayna earned $32,018 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Kala Swenson

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$31,503

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Referee
Base pay: $30,298
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,205
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,503
Hire date: 2022-08-08
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kala Swenson works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Referee. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Kala earned $31,503 in 2024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Mackenzie Boland

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$31,271

Sub-department: 10th Sherburn Judge
Base pay: $31,271
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,271
Hire date: 2020-01-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mackenzie Boland holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 10Th Sherburn Judge. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $31,271. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Angela Galik

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$31,018

Sub-department: 1st Scott Judge
Base pay: $31,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $31,018
Hire date: 2024-12-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Angela Galik is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 1St Scott Judge. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $31,018. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Nicholas Rapisarda

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$30,880

Sub-department: 5th Lyon Judge
Base pay: $30,542
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $338
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,880
Hire date: 2021-09-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.4
Work county: Lyon

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Nicholas Rapisarda holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 5Th Lyon Judge. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a full-time, 0.4 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,880. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Hailey Grant

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$30,674

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Referee
Base pay: $29,023
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,651
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,674
Hire date: 2022-05-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Hailey Grant holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Referee. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $30,674. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Steven Vincent

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$30,584

Sub-department: 8th Kandiyohi Judge
Base pay: $29,506
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,078
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $30,584
Hire date: 2022-05-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Kandiyohi

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Steven Vincent serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 8Th Kandiyohi Judge. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $30,584. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Alexandra Calzaretta

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$29,990

Sub-department: 8th Stevens Judge
Base pay: $29,990
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,990
Hire date: 2024-01-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stevens

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alexandra Calzaretta is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 8Th Stevens Judge. They have served since 2024 (under a year), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $29,990. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Cole Hauble

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$29,795

Sub-department: 1st Scott Judge
Base pay: $28,951
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $844
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,795
Hire date: 2023-09-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Cole Hauble serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 1St Scott Judge. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $29,795. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Brianne Laduke

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$29,283

Sub-department: 10th Washington Judge
Base pay: $28,127
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,156
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,283
Hire date: 2023-08-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Brianne Laduke serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 10Th Washington Judge. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $29,283. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Sunny Gaughen

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$29,241

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $29,241
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,241
Hire date: 2025-01-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Sunny Gaughen works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year as a full-time employee. Sunny earned $29,241 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Leo Spott

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$29,039

Sub-department: 10th Anoka Judge
Base pay: $26,117
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,922
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $29,039
Hire date: 2021-05-12
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.63
Work county: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Leo Spott holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 10Th Anoka Judge. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a full-time, 0.63 FTE employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $29,039. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Christine Mcmurry

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$28,534

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $28,534
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $28,534
Hire date: 2025-02-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Christine Mcmurry is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $28,534. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.