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 68

Skylee Bell

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$45,801

Sub-department: 5th District Faribault
Base pay: $45,106
Overtime: $196
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,801
Hire date: 2022-07-20
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: Faribault

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

Skylee Bell holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 5Th District Faribault. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,801. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Ariel Bruns

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,784

Sub-department: 5th District Blue Earth
Base pay: $45,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,784
Hire date: 2023-04-12
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

Ariel Bruns works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 5Th District Blue Earth. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. Ariel earned $45,784 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Terese Mans

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,784

Sub-department: 9th Beltrami
Base pay: $45,784
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,784
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: Beltrami

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

Terese Mans holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 9Th Beltrami. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,784. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Katherine Hanson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,777

Sub-department: 9th Hubbard
Base pay: $45,777
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,777
Hire date: 2023-08-30
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: Hubbard

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

Katherine Hanson is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 9Th Hubbard. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $45,777. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Vicki Meyer

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,763

Sub-department: 10th District - Anoka
Base pay: $45,763
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,763
Hire date: 2016-03-02
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

Vicki Meyer works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 10Th District - Anoka. Their tenure dates to 2016, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Vicki earned $45,763 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Grant Abrams

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$45,752

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $44,035
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,717
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,752
Hire date: 2016-02-10
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

Grant Abrams is a Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. They have served since 2016 (about 8 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $45,752. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Daniel Asiedu

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,733

Sub-department: 7th Benton Judge
Base pay: $41,029
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $4,704
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,733
Hire date: 2017-07-31
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 25
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Benton

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, Daniel Asiedu serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 7Th Benton Judge. They have served since 2017 (about 8 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,733. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Tiffanie Rose

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,732

Sub-department: 7th District Stearns
Base pay: $45,732
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,732
Hire date: 2023-10-17
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: 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

Tiffanie Rose works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 7Th District Stearns. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Tiffanie earned $45,732 in 2025. They are represented by Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Shawnee Kaseman

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,724

Sub-department: 6th District-St Louis-Hibbing
Base pay: $45,060
Overtime: $164
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,724
Hire date: 2023-01-04
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

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

At Trial Courts, Shawnee Kaseman serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 6Th District-St Louis-Hibbing. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,724. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

John Kilgore

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$45,692

Sub-department: 6th St Louis - Virginia Judge
Base pay: $45,255
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $437
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,692
Hire date: 2022-12-05
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
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: 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, John Kilgore serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 6Th St Louis - Virginia Judge. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,692. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Alexa Steininger

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,676

Sub-department: (I)9th Crow Wing
Base pay: $45,176
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,676
Hire date: 2023-08-16
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: 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

Alexa Steininger holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within (I)9Th Crow Wing. Their tenure dates to 2023, about 2 years as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,676. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Kennedy Kopplow

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,660

Sub-department: 5th District Nobles
Base pay: $45,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,660
Hire date: 2021-02-01
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: Nobles

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

Kennedy Kopplow works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 5Th District Nobles. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service as a full-time employee. Kennedy earned $45,660 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Jacquelyn Grand

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,660

Sub-department: 6th District-St Louis-Virginia
Base pay: $45,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,660
Hire date: 2022-06-15
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

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

Jacquelyn Grand is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 6Th District-St Louis-Virginia. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $45,660. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Kayla Swanson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,660

Sub-department: 6th District-St Louis-Virginia
Base pay: $45,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,660
Hire date: 2023-02-08
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

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, Kayla Swanson serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 6Th District-St Louis-Virginia. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,660. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Jordan Pister

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,660

Sub-department: 10th District - Pine
Base pay: $45,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,660
Hire date: 2021-03-03
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: Pine

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

Jordan Pister holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 10Th District - Pine. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,660. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Anna Mcgee

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,653

Sub-department: 3rd Olmsted
Base pay: $45,153
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,653
Hire date: 2021-07-26
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

At Trial Courts, Anna Mcgee serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 3Rd Olmsted. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,653. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Kaylee Rademacher

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,641

Sub-department: 7th District Stearns
Base pay: $45,391
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $250
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,641
Hire date: 2021-08-04
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: 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

Kaylee Rademacher works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 7Th District Stearns. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years as a full-time employee. Kaylee earned $45,641 in 2025. They are represented by Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Kristin Maxwell

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$45,626

Sub-department: 10th District - Washington
Base pay: $45,126
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $500
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,626
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: Washington

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

Kristin Maxwell holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 10Th District - Washington. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,626. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Joseph Hall

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,623

Sub-department: 3rd Case Processing
Base pay: $45,410
Overtime: $213
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,623
Hire date: 2020-11-09
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

Joseph Hall works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 3Rd Case Processing. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service as a full-time employee. Joseph earned $45,623 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Elizabeth Peterson

Jud Court Reporter Steno/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$45,608

Sub-department: 9th District Staff
Base pay: $45,051
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $557
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,608
Hire date: 2023-07-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Beltrami

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

Elizabeth Peterson holds the role of Jud Court Reporter Steno at Trial Courts within 9Th District Staff. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,608. They are represented by Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.

Adam Carpenter

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,586

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal
Base pay: $45,444
Overtime: $142
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,586
Hire date: 2023-10-16
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, Adam Carpenter serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 4Th District Criminal. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,586. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Michelle Stillson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$45,584

Sub-department: 6th District-St Louis-Duluth
Base pay: $45,584
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,584
Hire date: 2019-09-04
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

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

Michelle Stillson is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 6Th District-St Louis-Duluth. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $45,584. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Alexandra Perry

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,575

Sub-department: 4th Dist Criminal Ridgedale
Base pay: $45,575
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,575
Hire date: 2023-09-27
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, Alexandra Perry serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 4Th District Criminal Ridgedale. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years), working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,575. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Christina Stier

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$45,553

Sub-department: 3rd Case Processing
Base pay: $45,293
Overtime: $260
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,553
Hire date: 2022-03-23
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, 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, Christina Stier serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 3Rd Case Processing. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,553. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Jack Philbin

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,517

Sub-department: 5th Blue Earth Judge
Base pay: $43,736
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,781
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,517
Hire date: 2024-08-19
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: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Jack Philbin holds the role of Jud District Court Law Clerk at Trial Courts within 5Th Blue Earth Judge. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,517. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Katelyn Byers

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$45,511

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal
Base pay: $45,282
Overtime: $229
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,511
Hire date: 2021-11-24
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: Hennepin

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

Katelyn Byers holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,511. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Erin Carlson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,501

Sub-department: 6th District-St Louis-Duluth
Base pay: $45,410
Overtime: $90
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,501
Hire date: 2022-08-17
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

At Trial Courts, Erin Carlson serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 6Th District-St Louis-Duluth. Hired in 2022, they have about 3 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,501. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Sarah Spencer

Jud Court Reporter Elect/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,474

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $45,439
Overtime: $35
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,474
Hire date: 2024-09-19
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Ramsey

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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, Sarah Spencer serves as a Jud Court Reporter Elect within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,474. They are represented by Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.

Madison Haeg

Jud Court Operations Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,466

Sub-department: 4th Centralized Call Center
Base pay: $45,444
Overtime: $22
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,466
Hire date: 2023-10-16
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
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, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 334
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Madison Haeg works as a Jud Court Operations Clerk for Trial Courts within 4Th Centralized Call Center. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. Madison earned $45,466 in 2025. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Patti Wilson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,463

Sub-department: 9th Cass
Base pay: $45,463
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,463
Hire date: 2023-10-12
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: Cass

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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

Patti Wilson holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 9Th Cass. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $45,463. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Karen Mitchell-Clark

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$45,462

Sub-department: 4th District Conciliation
Base pay: $45,462
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,462
Hire date: 2023-01-09
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, Karen Mitchell-Clark serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 4Th District Conciliation. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $45,462. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Cassie Norell

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,451

Sub-department: 3rd Case Processing
Base pay: $45,410
Overtime: $41
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,451
Hire date: 2020-11-30
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

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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

Cassie Norell is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 3Rd Case Processing. Hired in 2020, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $45,451. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Bryanna Smith

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,448

Sub-department: 2ndDistrict Criminal Maplewood
Base pay: $45,448
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,448
Hire date: 2024-07-08
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: Ramsey

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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

Bryanna Smith is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 2Nddistrict Criminal Maplewood. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $45,448. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Donna Tambito

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$45,440

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal
Base pay: $44,480
Overtime: $960
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,440
Hire date: 2022-12-27
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

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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

Donna Tambito holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $45,440. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Sarah Lamphier

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,435

Sub-department: 6th District-St Louis-Duluth
Base pay: $45,410
Overtime: $25
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,435
Hire date: 2021-09-29
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

At Trial Courts, Sarah Lamphier serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 6Th District-St Louis-Duluth. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 4 years, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,435. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Lisa Pap

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$45,429

Sub-department: 10th District - Sherburne
Base pay: $45,429
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,429
Hire date: 2005-07-01
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: Sherburne

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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

Lisa Pap is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 10Th District - Sherburne. Their tenure dates to 2005, about 19 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $45,429. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Amanda Petermann

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,410

Sub-department: 5th District Watonwan
Base pay: $45,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,410
Hire date: 2021-08-11
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: Watonwan

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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

At Trial Courts, Amanda Petermann serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 5Th District Watonwan. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $45,410. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Monika Hertzog

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,410

Sub-department: 5th District Blue Earth
Base pay: $45,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,410
Hire date: 2021-04-14
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

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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

Monika Hertzog is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 5Th District Blue Earth. Hired in 2021, they have about 4 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $45,410. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Lindsey Gerber

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,410

Sub-department: 5th District Murray
Base pay: $45,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,410
Hire date: 2019-12-05
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: Murray

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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

Lindsey Gerber works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 5Th District Murray. Their tenure dates to 2019, about 6 years as a full-time employee. Lindsey earned $45,410 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Colton Schmidt

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$45,410

Sub-department: 3rd Olmsted
Base pay: $45,410
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $45,410
Hire date: 2021-05-10
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

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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

Colton Schmidt is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 3Rd Olmsted. They have served since 2021 (about 4 years), working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $45,410. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.