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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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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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$29,990 · 1

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Record list

Employees with this title

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Danielle Bergeson

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$64,749

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $64,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,749
Hire date: 2022-12-07
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: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Danielle Bergeson is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $64,749. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Victoria Bernhagen

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$64,749

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $64,749
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,749
Hire date: 2022-08-03
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: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Victoria Bernhagen holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,749. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Rachel Bakke

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$64,713

Sub-department: 3rd Steele Judge
Base pay: $64,713
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,713
Hire date: 2018-01-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Steele

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

Rachel Bakke holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 3Rd Steele Judge. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 7 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,713. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Mary Apker

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$64,665

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $64,665
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,665
Hire date: 2023-10-02
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

Mary Apker works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Mary earned $64,665 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Alexandra Tennant

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$64,527

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $64,527
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,527
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: 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

Alexandra Tennant is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,527. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Kaci Stewart

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$64,382

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $64,382
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,382
Hire date: 2024-03-04
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

At Trial Courts, Kaci Stewart serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 4Th Hennepin Judge. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,382. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Zachary Bueltel

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$64,272

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $64,272
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,272
Hire date: 2022-08-01
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

Zachary Bueltel holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,272. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Matthew Messerli

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$64,249

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $64,249
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $64,249
Hire date: 2022-11-28
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

Matthew Messerli holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $64,249. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Hosu Chang

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$63,879

Sub-department: 5th Faribault Judge
Base pay: $63,879
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,879
Hire date: 2024-03-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Faribault

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

Hosu Chang holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 5Th Faribault Judge. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $63,879. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Thomas Vettukallel

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$63,561

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $63,561
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $63,561
Hire date: 2024-02-26
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

Thomas Vettukallel works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $63,561 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Taylor Melson

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$62,812

Sub-department: 5th Blue Earth Judge
Base pay: $62,812
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,812
Hire date: 2024-01-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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, Taylor Melson serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 5Th Blue Earth Judge. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,812. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Michael Warkel

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$62,775

Sub-department: 1st Carver Judge
Base pay: $62,775
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,775
Hire date: 2023-06-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Carver

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

Michael Warkel works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 1St Carver Judge. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Michael earned $62,775 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Annika Sanora

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$62,763

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $62,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,763
Hire date: 2021-06-10
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: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Annika Sanora is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $62,763. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Abigail Rud

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$62,757

Sub-department: 10th Anoka Judge
Base pay: $62,757
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,757
Hire date: 2023-12-20
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

At Trial Courts, Abigail Rud serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 10Th Anoka Judge. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,757. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Jennifer Melton

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$62,365

Sub-department: 10th Isanti Judge
Base pay: $53,727
Overtime: $1,929
Other pay: $6,708
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,365
Hire date: 2023-08-21
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Isanti

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, Jennifer Melton serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 10Th Isanti Judge. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $62,365. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Thorin Wenner

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$62,130

Sub-department: 7th Stearns Judge
Base pay: $61,225
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $906
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $62,130
Hire date: 2023-08-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Stearns

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

Thorin Wenner holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 7Th Stearns Judge. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $62,130. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Caroline Anderson

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$61,980

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $61,980
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,980
Hire date: 2024-06-10
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

Caroline Anderson holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,980. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Amirah Ellison

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$61,903

Sub-department: 1st Dakota Judge
Base pay: $59,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,140
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,903
Hire date: 2024-04-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dakota

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, Amirah Ellison serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 1St Dakota Judge. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $61,903. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Alexis Miller

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$61,609

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $59,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,359
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,609
Hire date: 2023-01-17
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

Alexis Miller holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $61,609. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Victoria Gale

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$61,500

Sub-department: 10th Washington Judge
Base pay: $61,500
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,500
Hire date: 2024-04-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Washington

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

Victoria Gale works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 10Th Washington Judge. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Victoria earned $61,500 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Isabella Spence

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$61,358

Sub-department: 1st Scott Judge
Base pay: $61,358
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,358
Hire date: 2024-01-22
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

Isabella Spence holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 1St Scott Judge. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $61,358. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Curtis Cook

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$61,289

Sub-department: 10th Anoka Judge
Base pay: $59,251
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,038
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $61,289
Hire date: 2023-02-27
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
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

At Trial Courts, Curtis Cook serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 10Th Anoka Judge. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $61,289. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Sean Rattigan

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$60,784

Sub-department: 6th St Louis - Duluth Judge
Base pay: $60,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $60,784
Hire date: 2024-04-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: St Louis

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, Sean Rattigan serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 6Th St Louis - Duluth Judge. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $60,784. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.