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Trial Courts

Source file: Minnesota — State Employee Payroll / ingested Jun 18, 2026

The Trial Courts operates the court system — adjudicating cases and maintaining judicial records.

In 2025, this agency had 3,104 employees with median total compensation of $61,906; the highest distinct record was $211,699.

Year
2025
Employees
3,104
Median total
$61,906
Highest record
$211,699

What the records show

Compensation analytics

These summaries compare pay within the agency before listing individual records.

Salary distribution

$250$190,118+

How 2025 total compensation is spread across the 3,104 employees. Each bar is a pay range; taller bars mean more people earn in that range. The amber line marks the median ($61,906) — half earn less, half more. The far-right bar collects the highest earners.

Average pay composition

  • Base$70,796 (99%)
  • Overtime$75 (0%)
  • Other$660 (1%)
  • Benefits$0 (0%)

What an average paycheck here is made of — base salary versus overtime, other pay (bonuses, allowances), and benefits. A large overtime or other-pay share means take-home often exceeds base salary.

Pay percentiles

10th
25th
Median
75th
90th
$17,238
$46,127
$61,906
$82,862
$158,775

The pay ladder for this department. Someone at the 90th percentile earns $158,775 — more than 90% of the department; the 10th percentile earns $17,238. The shaded band is the middle half of employees (25th–75th percentile).

Largest job titles

The most common job titles in this department by headcount, with the median total compensation for each. Click a title to see everyone who holds it.

Record list

Employees

Highest-paid first / page 41

Dylan Taylor

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,712
Sub-department
5th Watonwan Judge
Base pay
$65,712
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,712
Hire date
2024-04-10
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

Dylan Taylor is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 5Th Watonwan Judge. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,712. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Shannon Bettis

Jud Judge Unit Paralegal/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,703
Sub-department
9th Crow Wing Judge
Base pay
$65,076
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$626
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,703
Hire date
2022-09-21
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
37
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Crow Wing

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

Shannon Bettis is a Jud Judge Unit Paralegal at Trial Courts within 9Th Crow Wing Judge. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 3 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,703. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Rebekah Kerfeld

Jud Court Reporter Steno/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,701
Sub-department
1st Dakota Judge
Base pay
$65,701
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,701
Hire date
2012-01-18
Employment type
Part-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
0.5
Work county
Dakota

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J33
Bargaining Unit Number
332
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rebekah Kerfeld is a Jud Court Reporter Steno at Trial Courts within 1St Dakota Judge. They have served since 2012 (about 13 years), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $65,701. Their bargaining unit is Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.

Ellen Burns

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,598
Sub-department
4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay
$61,029
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$4,569
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,598
Hire date
2023-08-22
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

Ellen Burns holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,598. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Meaghan Sandstrom

Jud Court Operation Supervisor/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$65,578
Sub-department
6th District-St Louis-Duluth
Base pay
$65,578
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,578
Hire date
2016-04-04
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

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

At Trial Courts, Meaghan Sandstrom serves as a Jud Court Operation Supervisor within 6Th District-St Louis-Duluth. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,578. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Susan Robiner

Jud District Court Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,558
Sub-department
Trial Court Judges
Base pay
$65,558
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,558
Hire date
2006-09-05
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
Pay basis
Bi-Weekly
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
Bi-Weekly

Susan Robiner is a Jud District Court Judge at Trial Courts within Trial Court Judges. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,558. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Bailee Severson

Jud CT Operation Leadworker II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,501
Sub-department
10th District - Chisago
Base pay
$65,453
Overtime
$47
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,501
Hire date
2019-01-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Chisago

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J33
Bargaining Unit Number
334
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Trial Courts, Bailee Severson serves as a Jud CT Operation Leadworker II within 10Th District - Chisago. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,501. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Christopher Bostick

Jud Court Operation Supervisor/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,493
Sub-department
10th District - Anoka
Base pay
$65,240
Overtime
$3
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,493
Hire date
2021-02-08
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
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

Christopher Bostick is a Jud Court Operation Supervisor at Trial Courts within 10Th District - Anoka. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,493. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Mindy Rumpl

Jud Court Reporter Elect/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$65,486
Sub-department
6th St Louis - Virginia Judge
Base pay
$65,486
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,486
Hire date
2003-02-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
St Louis

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
J33
Bargaining Unit Number
332
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Trial Courts, Mindy Rumpl serves as a Jud Court Reporter Elect within 6Th St Louis - Virginia Judge. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,486. Union affiliation: Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.

Lisa Johnson

Jud Office Assistant III/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$65,461
Sub-department
7th District Staff
Base pay
$65,461
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,461
Hire date
1999-12-06
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Stearns

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

Lisa Johnson holds the role of Jud Office Assistant III at Trial Courts within 7Th District Staff. They have served since 1999 (about 25 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $65,461. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Erin Seiler

Jud Court Operation Supervisor/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,456
Sub-department
9th Beltrami
Base pay
$64,956
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,456
Hire date
2023-10-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
10
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Beltrami

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, Erin Seiler serves as a Jud Court Operation Supervisor within 9Th Beltrami. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,456. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Mary Her

Jud Accounting Officer/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$65,456
Sub-department
2nd District Administration
Base pay
$65,206
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,456
Hire date
2022-10-12
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

At Trial Courts, Mary Her serves as a Jud Accounting Officer within 2Nd District Administration. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,456. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Nichole Feery

Jud Accounting Specialist/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,454
Sub-department
5th District Staff
Base pay
$65,454
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,454
Hire date
2022-08-03
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
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

Nichole Feery is a Jud Accounting Specialist at Trial Courts within 5Th District Staff. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $65,454. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Lori Morrow

Jud Court Reporter Steno/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$65,417
Sub-department
1st Scott Judge
Base pay
$63,570
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,846
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,417
Hire date
2019-06-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
No
Agency Number
J33
Bargaining Unit Number
332
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Trial Courts, Lori Morrow serves as a Jud Court Reporter Steno within 1St Scott Judge. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,417. They are represented by Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.

Patricia Nicol Laycock

Jud Court Reporter Steno/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,389
Sub-department
10th Anoka Judge
Base pay
$26,441
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$38,948
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,389
Hire date
1996-03-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters
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
332
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Trial Courts, Patricia Nicol Laycock serves as a Jud Court Reporter Steno within 10Th Anoka Judge. Hired in 1996, they have about 29 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,389. Union affiliation: Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.

Robert Carlson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,364
Sub-department
4th District Criminal E-Filing
Base pay
$65,364
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,364
Hire date
2012-08-27
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
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
334
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Trial Courts, Robert Carlson serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 4Th District Criminal E-Filing. Their tenure dates to 2012, about 13 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,364. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Connie Smith

Jud Court Operations Specialist/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,344
Sub-department
4th District Family Court
Base pay
$65,344
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,344
Hire date
2008-10-20
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
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
334
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Trial Courts, Connie Smith serves as a Jud Court Operations Specialist within 4Th District Family Court. They have served since 2008 (about 17 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,344. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Kelly Serfling

Jud CT Operations Leadworker I/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$65,334
Sub-department
9th Itasca
Base pay
$64,834
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,334
Hire date
2008-02-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Itasca

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024
Yes
Agency Number
J33
Bargaining Unit Number
330
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Trial Courts, Kelly Serfling serves as a Jud CT Operations Leadworker I within 9Th Itasca. They have served since 2008 (about 16 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $65,334. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Maria Adkisson

Jud CT Operations Leadworker I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,293
Sub-department
6th District-St Louis-Duluth
Base pay
$64,949
Overtime
$94
Other pay
$250
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,293
Hire date
2006-10-02
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
7
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
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
334
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Trial Courts, Maria Adkisson serves as a Jud CT Operations Leadworker I within 6Th District-St Louis-Duluth. Their tenure dates to 2006, about 19 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,293. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Kenneth Cherry Iii

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,243
Sub-department
4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay
$64,012
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$1,231
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,243
Hire date
2021-11-15
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

Kenneth Cherry Iii 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 $65,243. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Chloe Sims

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,200
Sub-department
4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay
$65,200
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,200
Hire date
2015-07-15
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, Chloe Sims serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2015, they have about 10 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,200. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Sydney Saunders

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,144
Sub-department
4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay
$65,144
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,144
Hire date
2024-06-03
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
Yes
Agency Number
J33
Bargaining Unit Number
222
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Sydney Saunders holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,144. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Katie Euerle

Jud Office Assistant IV/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$65,136
Sub-department
4th District Psych Services
Base pay
$64,748
Overtime
$388
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,136
Hire date
2015-06-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
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

Katie Euerle works as a Jud Office Assistant IV for Trial Courts within 4Th District Psychologist Services. They have served since 2015 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. Katie earned $65,136 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Louis Hunter

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,105
Sub-department
4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay
$65,105
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,105
Hire date
2023-10-23
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
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, Louis Hunter serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 4Th Hennepin Judge. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $65,105. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Dorie Tronnes

Jud Judge Unit Paralegal/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$65,098
Sub-department
6th St Louis - Hibbing Judge
Base pay
$64,471
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$626
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,098
Hire date
2013-08-26
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
37
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

Dorie Tronnes holds the role of Jud Judge Unit Paralegal at Trial Courts within 6Th St Louis - Hibbing Judge. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $65,098. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Kaitlyn Baier

Jud Judicial Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$65,001
Sub-department
4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay
$65,001
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$65,001
Hire date
2008-06-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
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

Kaitlyn Baier is a Jud Judicial Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $65,001. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Danny Choma

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$64,979
Sub-department
4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay
$64,979
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,979
Hire date
2019-02-01
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

Danny Choma works as a Jud District Court Law Clerk for Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Danny earned $64,979 in 2025. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Jean Mills

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$64,954
Sub-department
7th District Ottertail
Base pay
$64,908
Overtime
$47
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,954
Hire date
2002-09-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Otter Tail

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J33
Bargaining Unit Number
331
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

At Trial Courts, Jean Mills serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 7Th District Ottertail. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,954. Their bargaining unit is Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Matthew Robertson

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$64,830
Sub-department
3rd Winona Judge
Base pay
$64,830
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,830
Hire date
2012-04-11
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Winona

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

Matthew Robertson is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 3Rd Winona Judge. Hired in 2012, they have about 13 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $64,830. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Autumn Hagemeyer

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$64,806
Sub-department
1st Goodhue Judge
Base pay
$64,806
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,806
Hire date
2024-04-24
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
25
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Goodhue

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, Autumn Hagemeyer serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 1St Goodhue Judge. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $64,806. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Kaitlin Scoles

Jud CT Operation Leadworker II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$64,764
Sub-department
10th District - Anoka
Base pay
$63,825
Overtime
$189
Other pay
$750
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,764
Hire date
2022-08-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
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
334
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kaitlin Scoles works as a Jud CT Operation Leadworker II for Trial Courts within 10Th District - Anoka. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Kaitlin earned $64,764 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

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.

Kimberly Pietrzak

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$64,725
Sub-department
3rd Case Processing
Base pay
$64,492
Overtime
$233
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,725
Hire date
2007-11-15
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech
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
330
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kimberly Pietrzak holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 3Rd Case Processing. Their tenure dates to 2007, about 18 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,725. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

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.

Olivia Brunzell-Garrett

Jud Judicial Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$64,690
Sub-department
4th Hennepin Referee
Base pay
$64,690
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,690
Hire date
2015-07-29
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
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

Olivia Brunzell-Garrett holds the role of Jud Judicial Clerk at Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Referee. They have served since 2015 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $64,690. Their bargaining unit is 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.

Kimberly Morgenson

Jud CT Operation Leadworker II/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$64,632
Sub-department
10th District - Isanti
Base pay
$64,492
Overtime
$140
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,632
Hire date
2011-08-17
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
8
Union / bargaining unit
Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Isanti

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J33
Bargaining Unit Number
334
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Kimberly Morgenson works as a Jud CT Operation Leadworker II for Trial Courts within 10Th District - Isanti. Hired in 2011, they have about 14 years of service as a full-time employee. Kimberly earned $64,632 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Chelsea Selleck

Jud Office Assistant III/Trial Courts

2024 total comp
$64,598
Sub-department
3rd District Staff
Base pay
$64,598
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$0
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,598
Hire date
2008-06-30
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
6
Union / bargaining unit
Agency Exclusion
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Olmsted

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

Chelsea Selleck works as a Jud Office Assistant III for Trial Courts within 3Rd District Staff. Hired in 2008, they have about 16 years of service as a full-time employee. Chelsea earned $64,598 in 2024. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Rebecca Serfling

Jud Court Reporter Elect/Trial Courts

2025 total comp
$64,551
Sub-department
7th Clay Judge
Base pay
$64,051
Overtime
$0
Other pay
$500
Benefits
$0
Total compensation
$64,551
Hire date
2014-08-18
Employment type
Full-Time
Pay grade
1
Union / bargaining unit
Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters
Pay basis
Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE)
1
Work county
Clay

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025
Yes
Agency Number
J33
Bargaining Unit Number
332
Branch
Judicial
Branch Code
Judicial
Classified Code
Unclassified
Classified Status
Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code
Hourly

Rebecca Serfling works as a Jud Court Reporter Elect for Trial Courts within 7Th Clay Judge. Hired in 2014, they have about 11 years of service as a full-time employee. Rebecca earned $64,551 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.