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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

What the records show

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.

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Supreme Court

$29,990 · 1

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Catherine Nardi

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,543

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $52,543
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,543
Hire date: 2022-08-31
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

Catherine Nardi works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Catherine earned $52,543 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Abigail Seeley

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,358

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Referee
Base pay: $52,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,358
Hire date: 2022-06-08
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

Abigail Seeley is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 2Nd Ramsey Referee. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $52,358. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Sandy Blazar

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$52,104

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $49,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,741
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,104
Hire date: 2016-06-01
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

Sandy Blazar is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $52,104. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Corinne Carlson

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$51,983

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $51,311
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $672
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,983
Hire date: 2024-03-25
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

Corinne Carlson is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $51,983. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Thao Froberg

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$51,888

Sub-department: 10th Sherburne Judge
Base pay: $50,174
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,713
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,888
Hire date: 2023-03-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Sherburne

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, Thao Froberg serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 10Th Sherburne Judge. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,888. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Julie Sell

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$51,815

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $51,128
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $687
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,815
Hire date: 2023-05-09
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

At Trial Courts, Julie Sell serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 4Th Hennepin Judge. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,815. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Natalie Llamas

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$51,484

Sub-department: 5th Rock Judge
Base pay: $51,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,484
Hire date: 2024-09-03
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Rock

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

Natalie Llamas holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 5Th Rock Judge. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,484. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Karli Buchanan

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$51,484

Sub-department: 10th Anoka Judge
Base pay: $51,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,484
Hire date: 2024-09-03
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: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Karli Buchanan is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 10Th Anoka Judge. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $51,484. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Brandon Beyer

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$50,816

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $49,363
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,453
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $50,816
Hire date: 2022-03-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
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

Brandon Beyer is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time, 0.5 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $50,816. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Amanda Michael

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$49,995

Sub-department: 7th Otter Tail Judge
Base pay: $47,469
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,526
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,995
Hire date: 2022-09-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Otter Tail

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

Amanda Michael works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 7Th Otter Tail Judge. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Amanda earned $49,995 in 2024. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Kari Thoreson

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$49,953

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $48,484
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,468
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,953
Hire date: 2023-08-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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

Kari Thoreson holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,953. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Kristen Nelson

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$49,672

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Referee
Base pay: $49,672
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,672
Hire date: 2016-05-12
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.6
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

Kristen Nelson is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Referee. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years), working part-time, 0.6 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $49,672. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Collin Becker

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$49,592

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $47,247
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,346
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,592
Hire date: 2022-09-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.8
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

Collin Becker is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time, 0.8 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $49,592. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Jacquelyn Randolph

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$49,109

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $49,109
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,109
Hire date: 2024-09-16
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

Jacquelyn Randolph is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $49,109. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Maya Ortiz

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$49,096

Sub-department: 1st Dakota Judge
Base pay: $48,494
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $601
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,096
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

Maya Ortiz holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 1St Dakota Judge. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $49,096. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Martin Sandberg

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$49,058

Sub-department: 1st Dakota Judge
Base pay: $46,722
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,336
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $49,058
Hire date: 2022-03-17
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

At Trial Courts, Martin Sandberg serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 1St Dakota Judge. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $49,058. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Kathryn Brooks

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$48,734

Sub-department: 3rd District Staff
Base pay: $48,734
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,734
Hire date: 2024-09-18
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: Yes
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, Kathryn Brooks serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 3Rd District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,734. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Stephanie Rudenko

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$48,677

Sub-department: 3rd Freeborn Judge
Base pay: $48,677
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $48,677
Hire date: 2024-10-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Freeborn

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

At Trial Courts, Stephanie Rudenko serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 3Rd Freeborn Judge. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $48,677. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.