Minnesota Judicial Branch

Minnesota's Second Judicial District (Ramsey County) is seeking proposals for the provision of case management services to participants in the district's Mental Health Court program! Qualified people or organizations are encouraged to submit a proposal. To view the full Request for Proposal (RFP), please visit https://lnkd.in/gm2_iYTS. The mission of Mental Health Court is to increase public safety by reducing recidivism among those whose criminal behaviors are attributable to mental illness. The Case Manager will assist with the intake and acceptance of referrals into Mental Health Court, monitor compliance with treatment recommendations and court conditions for participants, and work closely with team members to provide comprehensive supervision to referrals and participants. A full description of the Case Manager's responsibilities can be found in the Request for Proposal (RFP). Proposals should be submitted no later than November 18, 2024, at 4:30 p.m. CST. Proposals should be either emailed as a PDF attachment or mailed with two (2) paper copies in a sealed envelope. The email address and mailing address are listed in the RFP document. Late proposals will not be accepted.  

Congratulations to the Honorable Elizabeth G. Bentley, who took the oath of office yesterday as a judge on the Minnesota Court of Appeals! ⚖ During a formal investiture ceremony yesterday, Judge Bentley was introduced by United States Senator Amy Klobuchar and Judge Bentley’s husband Andrew M. Bentley. The oath of office was administered by Associate Justice Sonia Sotomayor from the Supreme Court of the United States. The ceremony featured remarks from Minnesota Lt. Governor Peggy Flanagan, Minnesota Supreme Court Chief Justice Natalie Hudson, and Minnesota State Bar Association Treasurer Kenya Bodden. Other key features from the ceremony were The Presentation of Colors by the Girl Scouts of Minnesota River Valleys, a land acknowledgement from Judge Sarah Wheelock of the Minnesota Court of Appeals, and a musical performance by Judge Bentley’s Law Clerks Katie Ray Werner and Isabel Park.

Congratulations to Dakota County’s Housing Court Clinic for its National Association of Counties Achievement Award! 🏆    Dakota County also collected an additional 6 NACo Achievement Awards for their Career Fairs, Kaposia Library Opening, Mental Health Crisis Continuum, Program and Service Inventory, Mothers and Babies Program, and Thompson Oaks restoration.   NACo Achievement Awards annually recognize innovative county government programs in 18 categories. 

The Minnesota Supreme Court is seeking candidates to fill multiple vacancies on the Minnesota Supreme Court Advisory Committee on the Rules of Public Access to Records of the Judicial Branch. Citizens, members of the media, lawyers, judges, court staff, and other justice system partners interested in court record public access policy are encouraged to apply. The committee oversees the courts’ public access rules and will be reviewing the rules of access in light of the Supreme Court’s order regarding use of the Minnesota Digital Exhibit System in the Minnesota District and Appellate Courts. The committee plans to meet monthly and must issue its report and recommendations by December 1, 2025. Membership term limits have not been established but a commitment of at least one year is desired. Individuals interested in becoming a member of the committee should send a letter of interest and a curriculum vitae to Christa Rutherford-Block, Clerk of Appellate Courts, 305 Minnesota Judicial Center, 25 Dr. Rev. Martin Luther King Jr. Blvd, St. Paul, MN 55155 or via email to mjcappellateclerkofcourt@courts.state.mn.us. Email applications are preferred. Applications must be received no later than 4:30 pm on Friday, November 1st, 2024.

The Fourth Judicial District is hiring an Inclusion and Development Manager. This position is responsible for integrating diversity, equity, inclusion and belonging principles into all operations, projects, and services of the 4th District. Overall, the Inclusion and Development Manager plays a vital role in fostering a culture of diversity, equity, inclusion, and belonging (DEIB) within the district court. We will be accepting applications for this position until 11:59 p.m. on September 16, 2024. For more information and to apply, please follow this link: https://lnkd.in/g-uDSzTC

The Legal Counsel Division of the State Court Administrator’s Office, (SCAO), is searching for a Director. This is highly responsible professional, administrative, and managerial work directing the Legal Counsel Division of the Minnesota Judicial Branch. Work involves directing and participating in the provision of professional legal counsel and legal support services to the entire judicial branch, including the State Court Administrator’s Office, district offices and court locations, to carry out the strategic initiatives of the Judicial Branch. This role also manages a medium-sized group of licensed attorneys and administrative support staff providing legal research, analysis, recommendations, and oversight in a variety of specialized areas of law and court administration. The position serves as a member of the SCAO senior management team and reports to the State Court Administrator, who reviews work based on conferences, reports, and results achieved. This posting closes on August 18th, 2024. For more information and to apply, follow this link: https://lnkd.in/gRv8R_iw?

The Minnesota Judicial Center has the following exciting job opportunities available. Please follow the links below for more information and to apply for any of these positions. Temporary Project Manager Location: St. Paul, MN Posting closes August 5th, 2024 For more information and to apply, use this link: https://lnkd.in/gUSn2aFB? State Tribal Program Coordinator Location: St. Paul, MN Posting closes August 11th, 2024 For more information and to apply, use this link: https://lnkd.in/gwsNdHcs? IT Network Specialist Location, Hibbing, Virginia, or Duluth, MN Posting closes August 12th, 2024 For more information and to apply, use this link: https://lnkd.in/gTrDsQiv?

🚀 **Job Opportunity: Senior Project Manager in MN!** My team is hiring! Seeking a Senior Project Manager to lead large-scale IT and non-IT projects. This hybrid role offers flexibility with a mix of remote and in-person work. 📅 Apply by July 30, 2024 For more details and to apply, visit: https://lnkd.in/gmgYNpzq

A Minnesota Court of Appeals clerkship is a great opportunity to grow your network and make connections for the future. Eric shares his clerkship experience and how working on a diverse team of clerks has positively impacted this legal journey. Apply today to take a significant step in your legal career.  https://lnkd.in/gkbF8Y52 #LegalJourney #ApplyNow #MinnesotaJudicialClerkship #BreakTheMold

Andrea has a message for those thinking about a clerkship but worried they're not the "ideal" candidate. The Minnesota Court of Appeals welcomes anyone interested in applying for the 2025-26 term Judicial Law Clerk openings. A clerkship is a unique opportunity to gain invaluable insights and establish a strong foundation for your future legal career. 🎥 Watch our video to see why you, regardless of your background or where you are in your legal journey, could be the perfect fit. Apply today to take a significant step in your legal career.  https://lnkd.in/gkbF8Y52 #DiversityInLaw #LegalJourney #AllAreWelcome #ApplyNow #MinnesotaJudicialClerkship #BreakTheMold #InclusiveOpportunity