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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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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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Morgan Muenster

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$8,060

Sub-department: 3rd Olmsted Judge
Base pay: $7,498
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $562
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $8,060
Hire date: 2023-08-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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

Morgan Muenster 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 $8,060. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Alexander Landreville

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$7,846

Sub-department: 10th Anoka Judge
Base pay: $4,364
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,482
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,846
Hire date: 2020-11-30
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, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Alexander Landreville works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 10Th Anoka Judge. Their tenure dates to 2020, about 5 years as a full-time employee. Alexander earned $7,846 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Jacob Skold

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$7,772

Sub-department: 3rd Olmsted Judge
Base pay: $6,524
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,248
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,772
Hire date: 2023-06-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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

Jacob Skold is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 3Rd Olmsted Judge. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $7,772. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Claire Paulsen

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$7,724

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $6,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $726
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,724
Hire date: 2023-07-31
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, 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, Claire Paulsen serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $7,724. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Kayla Herpers

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$7,600

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $6,334
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,266
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,600
Hire date: 2021-10-25
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, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Kayla Herpers holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,600. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Michael Dillon

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$7,365

Sub-department: 3rd Dodge Judge
Base pay: $6,998
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $367
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,365
Hire date: 2023-08-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Dodge

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

Michael Dillon holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 3Rd Dodge Judge. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $7,365. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Maria Biasin

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$7,144

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Referee
Base pay: $6,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $359
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $7,144
Hire date: 2022-09-21
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

Maria Biasin holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Referee. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $7,144. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Ashley Everett

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$6,999

Sub-department: 1st LeSueur Judge
Base pay: $6,305
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $693
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,999
Hire date: 2021-06-01
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Le Sueur

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

Ashley Everett works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 1St Lesueur Judge. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Ashley earned $6,999 in 2024. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Lee Bjorndal

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$6,940

Sub-department: 3rd Fillmore Judge
Base pay: $6,940
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,940
Hire date: 1993-08-25
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Fillmore

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

Lee Bjorndal is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 3Rd Fillmore Judge. Hired in 1993, they have about 32 years of service, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $6,940. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Eliza Scott

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$6,693

Sub-department: 9th Roseau Judge
Base pay: $3,135
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $3,558
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,693
Hire date: 2021-06-02
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Roseau

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, Eliza Scott serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 9Th Roseau Judge. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,693. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Joseph Graen

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$6,586

Sub-department: 3rd Olmsted Judge
Base pay: $4,984
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,601
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,586
Hire date: 2022-05-23
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Olmsted

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

Joseph Graen works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 3Rd Olmsted Judge. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $6,586 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Shannon Kalmbach

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$6,459

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Referee
Base pay: $6,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $211
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,459
Hire date: 2020-03-23
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

Shannon Kalmbach works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Referee. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Shannon earned $6,459 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Alexander Goeman

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$6,388

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Referee
Base pay: $4,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,932
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,388
Hire date: 2021-10-18
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

Alexander Goeman works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Referee. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a full-time employee. Alexander earned $6,388 in 2024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Tracy Perpich

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$6,376

Sub-department: 9th Crow Wing Judge
Base pay: $6,376
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,376
Hire date: 2018-03-05
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Crow Wing

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

Tracy Perpich is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 9Th Crow Wing Judge. Their tenure dates to 2018, about 6 years, working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2024 total compensation came to $6,376. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Wiliam Zuzek

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$6,313

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $4,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,857
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,313
Hire date: 2022-05-09
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, Wiliam Zuzek serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $6,313. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Daniel Choma

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$6,248

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $6,248
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,248
Hire date: 2019-02-01
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: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Choma holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,248. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Sarah Harrington

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$6,209

Sub-department: 1st Dakota Judge
Base pay: $6,108
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $102
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,209
Hire date: 2022-08-16
Employment type: Part-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

Sarah Harrington 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 part-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $6,209. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Maleah Otterson

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$6,173

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $4,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,717
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,173
Hire date: 2021-08-13
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

Maleah Otterson is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $6,173. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Robert Kringler

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,852

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $3,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,834
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,852
Hire date: 2019-03-20
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

Robert Kringler is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $5,852. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Thomas Grab

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,645

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $5,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $165
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,645
Hire date: 2021-09-07
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, Thomas Grab serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,645. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Daniel Cain

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$5,240

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $3,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,725
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,240
Hire date: 2021-04-14
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, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Daniel Cain is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $5,240. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Caitlin Spence

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,075

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $2,871
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,075
Hire date: 2022-02-09
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, Caitlin Spence serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,075. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Nu Vang

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$4,639

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $4,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $413
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,639
Hire date: 2021-09-20
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

Nu Vang is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $4,639. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Caroline Coupe

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$4,514

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $2,871
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,643
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,514
Hire date: 2022-01-10
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: 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, Caroline Coupe serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,514. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.