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 92

Joanne Smith

Jud District Court Senior Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$6,036

Sub-department: Retired Judges
Base pay: $6,036
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $6,036
Hire date: 1983-11-10
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.25
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Joanne Smith is a Jud District Court Senior Judge at Trial Courts within Retired Judges. Their tenure dates to 1983, about 42 years, working intermittent, 0.25 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $6,036. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Isabel Capecci

Jud Intern/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,995

Sub-department: 4th District Jury Office
Base pay: $5,995
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,995
Hire date: 2023-05-30
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Isabel Capecci serves as a Jud Intern within 4Th District Jury Office. Their tenure dates to 2023, about a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,995. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Ingrid Lundberg

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,938

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal
Base pay: $4,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,234
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,938
Hire date: 2022-07-11
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: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 334
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Ingrid Lundberg works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. Ingrid earned $5,938 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Atley Lutzi

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$5,922

Sub-department: 3rd Dodge
Base pay: $5,922
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,922
Hire date: 2024-04-05
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: Dodge

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
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, Atley Lutzi serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 3Rd Dodge. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service, working full-time. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,922. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Kaytlin Sederholm

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,905

Sub-department: 10th District - Wright
Base pay: $4,619
Overtime: $248
Other pay: $1,038
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,905
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

Source-specific fields

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

Kaytlin Sederholm works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 10Th District - Wright. Hired in 2021, they have about 3 years of service as a full-time employee. Kaytlin earned $5,905 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Leland Bush

Jud District Court Senior Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$5,897

Sub-department: Retired Judges
Base pay: $5,897
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,897
Hire date: 2002-04-26
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.25
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Leland Bush holds the role of Jud District Court Senior Judge at Trial Courts within Retired Judges. They have served since 2002 (about 23 years) as a intermittent, 0.25 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,897. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Marie Regis

Jud District Court Senior Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$5,897

Sub-department: Retired Judges
Base pay: $5,897
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,897
Hire date: 1984-07-02
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.25
Work county: Ramsey

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: Yes
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Marie Regis works as a Jud District Court Senior Judge for Trial Courts within Retired Judges. They have served since 1984 (about 41 years) as a intermittent, 0.25 FTE employee. Marie earned $5,897 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Anna Bauer

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$5,876

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal
Base pay: $5,463
Overtime: $32
Other pay: $381
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,876
Hire date: 2023-05-30
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: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 334
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Anna Bauer is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal. Hired in 2023, they have about 2 years of service, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $5,876. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Tyrone Good

Jud Law Clerk 1/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,853

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $5,853
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,853
Hire date: 2023-05-30
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: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tyrone Good works as a Jud Law Clerk 1 for Trial Courts within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Hired in 2023, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Tyrone earned $5,853 in 2024. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Robert Kringler

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,852

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $3,018
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,834
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,852
Hire date: 2019-03-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

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

Abbigail Sullivan

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$5,808

Sub-department: 10th District - Anoka
Base pay: $5,456
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $352
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,808
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: Anoka

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

Abbigail Sullivan holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 10Th District - Anoka. They have served since 2023 (about 2 years) as a full-time employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,808. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Tenlee Magnuson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$5,808

Sub-department: 3rd Olmsted
Base pay: $5,808
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,808
Hire date: 2025-05-02
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

Tenlee Magnuson works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 3Rd Olmsted. They have served since 2025 (under a year) as a full-time employee. Tenlee earned $5,808 in 2025. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Noah Shaheen

Jud Law Clerk 1/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$5,773

Sub-department: 10th Sherburne Judge
Base pay: $5,773
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,773
Hire date: 2025-03-17
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 6
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

Noah Shaheen holds the role of Jud Law Clerk 1 at Trial Courts within 10Th Sherburne Judge. Hired in 2025, they have under a year of service as a part-time, 0.5 FTE employee. In 2025, their total compensation was $5,773. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Carter Nelson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,720

Sub-department: 4th District Jury Office
Base pay: $4,928
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $792
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,720
Hire date: 2022-11-28
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: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

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

Carter Nelson is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 4Th District Jury Office. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $5,720. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Haolin Huang

Jud Intern Professional/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$5,692

Sub-department: 4th District Self Help
Base pay: $5,692
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,692
Hire date: 2024-05-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 22
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

Haolin Huang works as a Jud Intern Professional for Trial Courts within 4Th District Self Help. Hired in 2024, they have about a year of service as a full-time employee. Haolin earned $5,692 in 2025. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Katherine Kupiecki

Jud Intern/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$5,667

Sub-department: 4th District Human Resources
Base pay: $5,667
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,667
Hire date: 2024-05-29
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
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

Katherine Kupiecki is a Jud Intern at Trial Courts within 4Th District Human Resources. Their tenure dates to 2024, about a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $5,667. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Thomas Grab

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,645

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $5,480
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $165
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,645
Hire date: 2021-09-07
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

At Trial Courts, Thomas Grab serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,645. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Tanya Knoll

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,613

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal MNCIS
Base pay: $5,306
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $307
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,613
Hire date: 2019-01-23
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: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 334
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tanya Knoll is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal Mncis. They have served since 2019 (about 5 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $5,613. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Valerie Torkelson Malchow

Jud Judicial Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$5,554

Sub-department: 5th Faribault Judge
Base pay: $5,554
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,554
Hire date: 2000-08-02
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 6
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.2
Work county: Faribault

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, Valerie Torkelson Malchow serves as a Jud Judicial Clerk within 5Th Faribault Judge. Hired in 2000, they have about 25 years of service, working intermittent, 0.2 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,554. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Tina Mork

Jud Court Attendant/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,531

Sub-department: 7th District Stearns
Base pay: $5,008
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $523
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,531
Hire date: 2016-07-11
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 3
Union / bargaining unit: Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.49
Work county: Stearns

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 331
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Tina Mork works as a Jud Court Attendant for Trial Courts within 7Th District Stearns. Hired in 2016, they have about 8 years of service as a part-time, 0.49 FTE employee. Tina earned $5,531 in 2024. They are represented by Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Cole Davis

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,469

Sub-department: 5th District Nobles
Base pay: $4,196
Overtime: $84
Other pay: $1,189
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,469
Hire date: 2022-08-03
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 330
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Cole Davis holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 5Th District Nobles. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $5,469. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Julie Feierabend

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,363

Sub-department: (I)9th Crow Wing
Base pay: $3,527
Overtime: $113
Other pay: $1,722
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,363
Hire date: 2021-12-08
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 330
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Julie Feierabend is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within (I)9Th Crow Wing. Their tenure dates to 2021, about 3 years, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $5,363. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Denise Banyai

Jud Court Operations Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$5,285

Sub-department: 10th District - Anoka
Base pay: $5,285
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,285
Hire date: 2005-07-01
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.5
Work county: Anoka

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, Denise Banyai serves as a Jud Court Operations Clerk within 10Th District - Anoka. They have served since 2005 (about 20 years), working part-time, 0.5 FTE. Their 2025 pay totaled $5,285. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Daniel Cain

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$5,240

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $3,514
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $1,725
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,240
Hire date: 2021-04-14
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

Source-specific fields

Active on June 30, 2025: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 222
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

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

Biftu Adema-Jula

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$5,100

Sub-department: 4th District Criminal
Base pay: $5,100
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,100
Hire date: 2024-11-12
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: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 334
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Biftu Adema-Jula works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 4Th District Criminal. They have served since 2024 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Biftu earned $5,100 in 2025. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Breana Benshoof

Jud Court Reporter Elect/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,082

Sub-department: 2nd Ramsey Judge
Base pay: $4,771
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $311
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,082
Hire date: 2015-05-06
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters
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: 332
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Breana Benshoof works as a Jud Court Reporter Elect for Trial Courts within 2Nd Ramsey Judge. Their tenure dates to 2015, about 9 years as a full-time employee. Breana earned $5,082 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Courts:Teamsters320/CrtRpters.

Taylor Wagner

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,076

Sub-department: 4th District Civil Filing
Base pay: $5,076
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,076
Hire date: 2024-05-13
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

At Trial Courts, Taylor Wagner serves as a Jud Court Operations Associate within 4Th District Civil Filing. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,076. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Caitlin Spence

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,075

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $2,871
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,204
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,075
Hire date: 2022-02-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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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, Caitlin Spence serves as a Jud District Court Law Clerk within 4Th Hennepin Judge. Their tenure dates to 2022, about 2 years, working full-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,075. Their bargaining unit is Agency Exclusion.

Thomas Jacobson

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,057

Sub-department: 1st Dakota
Base pay: $5,057
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,057
Hire date: 2023-05-24
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, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 331
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Thomas Jacobson works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 1St Dakota. They have served since 2023 (about a year) as a full-time employee. Thomas earned $5,057 in 2024. Their bargaining unit is Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Kathryn Messerich

Jud District Court Senior Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$5,055

Sub-department: Retired Judges
Base pay: $5,055
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,055
Hire date: 2004-04-19
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.25
Work county: Ramsey

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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

Kathryn Messerich is a Jud District Court Senior Judge at Trial Courts within Retired Judges. Their tenure dates to 2004, about 21 years, working intermittent, 0.25 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $5,055. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.

Abby Siebenaler

Jud Court Operations Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$5,011

Sub-department: 1st Dakota
Base pay: $5,011
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $5,011
Hire date: 2021-06-09
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.9
Work county: Dakota

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
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, Abby Siebenaler serves as a Jud Court Operations Clerk within 1St Dakota. They have served since 2021 (about 3 years), working full-time, 0.9 FTE. Their 2024 pay totaled $5,011. They are represented by Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Kelsey Fischer

Jud Court Operations Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$4,924

Sub-department: 5th District Lyon
Base pay: $4,924
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,924
Hire date: 2022-07-20
Employment type: Part-Time
Pay grade: 4
Union / bargaining unit: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Lyon

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
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, Kelsey Fischer serves as a Jud Court Operations Clerk within 5Th District Lyon. Hired in 2022, they have about 2 years of service, working part-time. Their 2024 pay totaled $4,924. They are represented by Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Miracle Mcclain

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$4,889

Sub-department: 4th District Family Court
Base pay: $2,570
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $2,320
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,889
Hire date: 2019-08-21
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: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 334
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Miracle Mcclain is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 4Th District Family Court. Hired in 2019, they have about 5 years of service, working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $4,889. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Regina Moore

Jud District Court Senior Judge/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$4,885

Sub-department: Retired Judges
Base pay: $4,885
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,885
Hire date: 2002-07-22
Employment type: Intermittent
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 0.25
Work county: Ramsey

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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

Regina Moore is a Jud District Court Senior Judge at Trial Courts within Retired Judges. Hired in 2002, they have about 23 years of service, working intermittent, 0.25 FTE. 2025 total compensation came to $4,885. They are represented by Agency Exclusion.

Autumn Hauge

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$4,816

Sub-department: 5th District Cottonwood
Base pay: $4,816
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,816
Hire date: 2024-05-08
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: Cottonwood

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Active on June 30, 2024: No
Agency Number: J33
Bargaining Unit Number: 330
Branch: Judicial
Branch Code: Judicial
Classified Code: Unclassified
Classified Status: Unclassified
Compensation Frequency Code: Hourly

Autumn Hauge holds the role of Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 5Th District Cottonwood. Hired in 2024, they have under a year of service as a full-time employee. In 2024, their total compensation was $4,816. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Gadiel Castillo

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$4,778

Sub-department: 2nd District Criminal - TVB
Base pay: $3,864
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $914
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,778
Hire date: 2022-11-28
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: Ramsey

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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

Gadiel Castillo is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 2Nd District Criminal - Tvb. They have served since 2022 (about 2 years), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $4,778. Their bargaining unit is Courts: AFSCME MN Council 5.

Gretchen Trobec

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2025 total comp

$4,723

Sub-department: 7th District Stearns
Base pay: $4,723
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,723
Hire date: 2025-05-07
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

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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

Gretchen Trobec is a Jud Court Operations Associate at Trial Courts within 7Th District Stearns. Their tenure dates to 2025, under a year, working full-time. 2025 total compensation came to $4,723. They are represented by Courts:Teamsters Adm/Clr/Tech.

Gennifer Greenfield

Jud Court Operations Associate/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$4,704

Sub-department: 3rd Freeborn Court Operations
Base pay: $4,704
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,704
Hire date: 2024-05-10
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: Freeborn

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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

Gennifer Greenfield works as a Jud Court Operations Associate for Trial Courts within 3Rd Freeborn Court Operations. Their tenure dates to 2024, under a year as a full-time employee. Gennifer earned $4,704 in 2024. Union affiliation: Courts: AFSCME65 Adm/Cler/Tech.

Nu Vang

Jud District Court Law Clerk/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$4,639

Sub-department: 4th Hennepin Judge
Base pay: $4,227
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $413
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,639
Hire date: 2021-09-20
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 1
Union / bargaining unit: Agency Exclusion
Pay basis: Hourly
Full-time equivalent (FTE): 1
Work county: Hennepin

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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

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

Alexander Mohs

Jud Intern/Trial Courts

2024 total comp

$4,635

Sub-department: 4th District Psych Services
Base pay: $4,635
Overtime: $0
Other pay: $0
Benefits: $0
Total compensation: $4,635
Hire date: 2023-05-22
Employment type: Full-Time
Pay grade: 21
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

Alexander Mohs is a Jud Intern at Trial Courts within 4Th District Psychologist Services. They have served since 2023 (about a year), working full-time. 2024 total compensation came to $4,635. Union affiliation: Agency Exclusion.