Minnesota / Trial Courts

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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

Jud Court Operations Associate

1,005 · $47,550

Jud District Court Law Clerk

427 · $61,903

Jud District Court Judge

282 · $190,117

Jud Court Reporter Steno

152 · $84,682

Jud Court Operation Supervisor

149 · $82,000

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 56

Teresa Giesen

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,283

Sub-department: 1st McLeod
Base pay: $50,788
Overtime: $266
Other pay: $1,228
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,283
Hire date: 2018-06-13
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: Mcleod

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

Teresa Giesen works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 1St Mcleod. Hired in 2018, they have about 7 years of service as a full-time employee. Teresa earned $52,283 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Molly Odegaard

Jud CT Operations Leadworker I/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$52,282

Sub-department: 1st Scott
Base pay: $52,282
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,282
Hire date: 2021-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Scott

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 331
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Molly Odegaard works as a Jud CT Operations Leadworker I for Trial Courts within 1St Scott. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Molly earned $52,282 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Erica Castillo

Jud CT Operations Leadworker I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,282

Sub-department: 9th Crow Wing
Base pay: $51,725
Overtime: $56
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,282
Hire date: 2019-12-30
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: Crow Wing

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

Erica Castillo works as a Jud CT Operations Leadworker I for Trial Courts within 9Th Crow Wing. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years) as a full-time employee. Erica earned $52,282 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Tina Enfield

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,274

Sub-department: 10th District Staff
Base pay: $51,008
Overtime: $37
Other pay: $1,229
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,274
Hire date: 2017-04-17
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: 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

Tina Enfield holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 10Th District Staff. Hired in 2017, they have about 8 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,274. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Greta Nelson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,270

Sub-department: 10th District - Washington
Base pay: $52,270
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,270
Hire date: 2023-09-05
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: Washington

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

Greta Nelson holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 10Th District - Washington. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,270. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Kathy Yang

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,259

Sub-department: 1st Dakota
Base pay: $51,723
Overtime: $537
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,259
Hire date: 2023-07-05
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: Dakota

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

Kathy Yang works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 1St Dakota. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Kathy earned $52,259 in 2025. They are represented by Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Elizabeth Reller

Jud Court Operations Specialist/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,242

Sub-department: 10th District - Wright
Base pay: $51,884
Overtime: $108
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,242
Hire date: 2022-11-28
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: Wright

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

Elizabeth Reller holds the role of Jud Court Operations Specialist at Trial Courts within 10Th District - Wright. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,242. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Matthew Seamon

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,236

Sub-department: 10th District - Isanti
Base pay: $52,180
Overtime: $56
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,236
Hire date: 2024-05-28
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: 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

Matthew Seamon works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 10Th District - Isanti. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year as a full-time employee. Matthew earned $52,236 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Melissa Donovan

Jud CT Operations Leadworker I/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,223

Sub-department: 7th District Stearns
Base pay: $51,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,223
Hire date: 2016-07-11
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 7
Union / bargaining unit: Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech
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: 331
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Melissa Donovan holds the role of Jud CT Operations Leadworker I at Trial Courts within 7Th District Stearns. They have served since 2016 (about 9 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $52,223. Their bargaining unit is Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Beth Timm

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,221

Sub-department: 5th District Blue Earth
Base pay: $52,221
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,221
Hire date: 2021-09-15
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: Blue Earth

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

Beth Timm works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 5Th District Blue Earth. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Beth earned $52,221 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Lisa Schweigert

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,180

Sub-department: 10th District - Anoka
Base pay: $52,180
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,180
Hire date: 2024-05-28
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: 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

At Trial Courts, Lisa Schweigert serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 10Th District - Anoka. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,180. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Raquel Selin Larson

Jud Court Operations Specialist/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,177

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal
Base pay: $51,921
Overtime: $4
Other pay: $251
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,177
Hire date: 2022-03-09
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: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 334
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Raquel Selin Larson works as a Jud Court Operations Specialist for Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal. They have served since 2022 (about 3 years) as a full-time employee. Raquel earned $52,177 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Jessica Johnson

Jud Account Clerk II/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$52,147

Sub-department: 9th District Staff
Base pay: $51,978
Overtime: $169
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,147
Hire date: 2019-11-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 5
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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

Jessica Johnson holds the role of Jud Account Clerk II at Trial Courts within 9Th District Staff. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 5 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,147. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Toni St. John

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,138

Sub-department: 3rd Case Processing
Base pay: $50,186
Overtime: $743
Other pay: $1,209
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,138
Hire date: 2021-11-30
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

Toni St. John works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 3Rd Case Processing. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. Toni earned $52,138 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Kimberly Turner

Jud Court Reporter Elect/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,110

Sub-department: 9th Itasca Judge
Base pay: $52,110
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,110
Hire date: 2013-02-13
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Itasca

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

At Trial Courts, Kimberly Turner serves as a Jud Court Reporter Elect within 9Th Itasca Judge. Hired in 2013, they have about 12 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,110. Their bargaining unit is Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.

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.

Pakou Yang

Jud Court Operations Specialist/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,063

Sub-department: 2nd District Civil Commit-Prb
Base pay: $51,085
Overtime: $478
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,063
Hire date: 2023-02-15
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: Ramsey

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, Pakou Yang serves as a Jud Court Operations Specialist within 2Nd District Civil Commit-Prb. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $52,063. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Amber Cross

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$52,023

Sub-department: 10th District - Anoka
Base pay: $51,523
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,023
Hire date: 2022-05-25
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: Anoka

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 334
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Amber Cross holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 10Th District - Anoka. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $52,023. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Alexa Roslee

Jud Court Operation Supervisor/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,014

Sub-department: 9th Pennington
Base pay: $51,495
Overtime: $19
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,014
Hire date: 2023-02-15
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 10
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Pennington

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

Alexa Roslee is a Jud Court Operation Supervisor at Trial Courts within 9Th Pennington. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $52,014. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Shannon Franz

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$52,013

Sub-department: 1st Carver
Base pay: $52,013
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $52,013
Hire date: 2021-05-26
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: Carver

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

Shannon Franz works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 1St Carver. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Shannon earned $52,013 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Melanie Magnuson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$51,992

Sub-department: 8th Distict Kandiyohi
Base pay: $51,992
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,992
Hire date: 2024-05-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Meeker

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

Melanie Magnuson is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 8Th Distict Kandiyohi. They have served since 2024 (about a year), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $51,992. 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.

Chelsey Hardwick

Jud Human Resources Coordin/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$51,959

Sub-department: 2nd District Administration
Base pay: $41,789
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $10,170
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,959
Hire date: 2014-04-21
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: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Chelsey Hardwick works as a Jud Human Resources Coordin for Trial Courts within 2Nd District Administration. Their tenure dates to 2014, about 10 years as a full-time employee. Chelsey earned $51,959 in 2024. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Karen Mitchell-Clark

Jud Court Operations Specialist/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$51,950

Sub-department: 4th District Records Center
Base pay: $51,950
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,950
Hire date: 2023-01-09
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

Karen Mitchell-Clark holds the role of Jud Court Operations Specialist at Trial Courts within 4Th District Records Center. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,950. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Leslie Mazzoni

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$51,930

Sub-department: 10th District - Washington
Base pay: $51,017
Overtime: $663
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,930
Hire date: 2016-10-17
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: Washington

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

Leslie Mazzoni is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 10Th District - Washington. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $51,930. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Terri Christiansen

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$51,916

Sub-department: 1st Dakota
Base pay: $51,916
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,916
Hire date: 2021-09-29
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: Dakota

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

Terri Christiansen works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 1St Dakota. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Terri earned $51,916 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

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.

Alyssa Benson

Jud CT Bus Systems Coordinator/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$51,872

Sub-department: 5th District
Base pay: $51,872
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,872
Hire date: 2022-03-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 9
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Blue Earth

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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

Alyssa Benson works as a Jud CT Bus Systems Coordinator for Trial Courts within 5Th District. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Alyssa earned $51,872 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Eric Larson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$51,866

Sub-department: 4th District Juvenile
Base pay: $51,366
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,866
Hire date: 2018-02-21
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

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Active on June 30, 2024: 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, Eric Larson serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 4Th District Juvenile. They have served since 2018 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $51,866. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Mary Thies

Jud CT Operations Leadworker I/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$51,860

Sub-department: 4th District Juvenile
Base pay: $51,860
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,860
Hire date: 2003-07-01
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

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 334
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Mary Thies is a Jud CT Operations Leadworker I at Trial Courts within 4Th District Juvenile. They have served since 2003 (about 21 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $51,860. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Melinda Valenziano

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$51,827

Sub-department: 10th District - Wright
Base pay: $51,577
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,827
Hire date: 2021-03-31
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: Wright

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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, Melinda Valenziano serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 10Th District - Wright. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,827. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Paul Matzke

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$51,826

Sub-department: 5th District Nicollet
Base pay: $51,826
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,826
Hire date: 2022-09-28
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: Nicollet

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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

Paul Matzke works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 5Th District Nicollet. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Paul earned $51,826 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

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

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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.

Jessica Uecker

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$51,809

Sub-department: 1st Sibley
Base pay: $51,713
Overtime: $95
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,809
Hire date: 2024-04-10
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: Sibley

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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

Jessica Uecker works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 1St Sibley. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Jessica earned $51,809 in 2025. They are represented by Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Brenda Baune

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$51,779

Sub-department: 1st McLeod
Base pay: $50,789
Overtime: $991
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,779
Hire date: 2018-01-08
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: Mcleod

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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

Brenda Baune holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 1St Mcleod. They have served since 2018 (about 7 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $51,779. They are represented by Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Jessica Feist

Jud CT Operations Leadworker I/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$51,755

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal E-Filing
Base pay: $51,755
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,755
Hire date: 2020-01-08
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

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 334
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jessica Feist holds the role of Jud CT Operations Leadworker I at Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal E-Filing. They have served since 2020 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,755. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Tanya Kavanaugh

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$51,741

Sub-department: 6th District - Carlton
Base pay: $51,491
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,741
Hire date: 2014-02-24
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: Carlton

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Active on June 30, 2024: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 334
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tanya Kavanaugh holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 6Th District - Carlton. They have served since 2014 (about 10 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $51,741. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Maria White

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$51,723

Sub-department: 1st Dakota
Base pay: $51,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,723
Hire date: 2023-09-18
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: Dakota

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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

Maria White is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 1St Dakota. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $51,723. Their bargaining unit is Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Janet Riegle

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$51,669

Sub-department: 6th District-St Louis-Duluth
Base pay: $51,058
Overtime: $111
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,669
Hire date: 2019-04-17
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: St Louis

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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

Janet Riegle works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 6Th District-St Louis-Duluth. Hired in 2019, they have about 6 years of service as a full-time employee. Janet earned $51,669 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Michelle Stillson

Jud Court Operations Specialist/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$51,650

Sub-department: 6th District-St Louis-Duluth
Base pay: $51,092
Overtime: $58
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $51,650
Hire date: 2019-09-04
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

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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, Michelle Stillson serves as a Jud Court Operations Specialist within 6Th District-St Louis-Duluth. They have served since 2019 (about 6 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $51,650. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.