Minnesota Judicial Branch
Conciliation Court Referee
Minnesota Judicial Branch, Saint Paul, Minnesota, United States, 55199
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Minnesota Judicial Branch Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Second (Ramsey County) Judicial District is seeking attorneys to serve as Conciliation Court referees. Conciliation Court, also known as "small claims court," is a division of District Court and handles claims for money and property that do not exceed $20,000 and consumer credit transactions that do not exceed $4,000. Conciliation Court referees preside over general and collection calendars of 20 to 50 cases per half day session.
Conciliation hearings are presumptively heard remotely, unless exceptional circumstances exist to deviate to an in-person setting.
Duties, Requirements, And Responsibilities
Serves at the pleasure of the Chief Judge or designee Exercises all the duties and powers granted to a Conciliation Court Referee by M.S.A. 491A.03, Subdivision Familiarity with M.S.A. 491A.01 through 491.03 Compliance with the Code of Judicial Conduct as adopted by the MN Supreme Court Refrains from making any extra-judicial public statements about pending proceedings Prohibits broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking photographs in the courtroom or virtual hearing during sessions of Conciliation Court or recesses Prioritizes assignments and disposes promptly of the business of Conciliation Court Affords every party in a proceeding the full right to be heard according to law and maintains compliance with Rule 2.9 of the Code of Judicial Conduct Conciliation Court referees shall not serve as a lawyer in the County's conciliation court for which they serve, nor as a lawyer in any appeals from judgments originating from the County's conciliation court for which they serve Presides over assigned hearings; reviews court calendars before scheduled sessions of court; grants continuances; reads or listens to allegations and determines if action is supported by facts; hears and evaluates evidence of witnesses and technical experts; listens to presentation of case; and rules on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony Prepares orders that meet Judicial Branch standards Carries out work assignments with a substantial degree of discretion and independent judgment in accordance with applicable state laws, rules of court and local practices Maintains order and decorum in all proceedings and treats all parties with courtesy and respect Advises litigants that they will be notified by mail of the Conciliation Court Referee's decision
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a licensed attorney in the State of Minnesota Must have at least five years of experience as a practicing attorney Must be in good standing and have no disciplinary actions within the past 5 years Must reside or maintain an office in or near the county in which they serve May not have a client base that would create a frequent conflict in the type of cases most commonly heard in conciliation court (e.g. credit card debt, landlord tenant) Must pass background check(s)
Preferred Qualifications
Civil litigation experience Possesses experience, knowledge and comfort with technology and electronic records
Service and Compensation
Must not cancel a scheduled assignment more than twice in a twelve-month period. Will be compensated in the amount of $75 per half day court session; or if waived, a parking fee reimbursement may be requested. Appointed referees may be asked to serve up to one or two calendars per month, depending upon need. Must serve at least once every twelve months.
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Conciliation Court Referee
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Minnesota Judicial Branch 2 days ago Be among the first 25 applicants Join to apply for the
Conciliation Court Referee
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Minnesota Judicial Branch Get AI-powered advice on this job and more exclusive features. The Second (Ramsey County) Judicial District is seeking attorneys to serve as Conciliation Court referees. Conciliation Court, also known as "small claims court," is a division of District Court and handles claims for money and property that do not exceed $20,000 and consumer credit transactions that do not exceed $4,000. Conciliation Court referees preside over general and collection calendars of 20 to 50 cases per half day session.
Conciliation hearings are presumptively heard remotely, unless exceptional circumstances exist to deviate to an in-person setting.
Duties, Requirements, And Responsibilities
Serves at the pleasure of the Chief Judge or designee Exercises all the duties and powers granted to a Conciliation Court Referee by M.S.A. 491A.03, Subdivision Familiarity with M.S.A. 491A.01 through 491.03 Compliance with the Code of Judicial Conduct as adopted by the MN Supreme Court Refrains from making any extra-judicial public statements about pending proceedings Prohibits broadcasting, televising, recording, or taking photographs in the courtroom or virtual hearing during sessions of Conciliation Court or recesses Prioritizes assignments and disposes promptly of the business of Conciliation Court Affords every party in a proceeding the full right to be heard according to law and maintains compliance with Rule 2.9 of the Code of Judicial Conduct Conciliation Court referees shall not serve as a lawyer in the County's conciliation court for which they serve, nor as a lawyer in any appeals from judgments originating from the County's conciliation court for which they serve Presides over assigned hearings; reviews court calendars before scheduled sessions of court; grants continuances; reads or listens to allegations and determines if action is supported by facts; hears and evaluates evidence of witnesses and technical experts; listens to presentation of case; and rules on admissibility of evidence and methods of conducting testimony Prepares orders that meet Judicial Branch standards Carries out work assignments with a substantial degree of discretion and independent judgment in accordance with applicable state laws, rules of court and local practices Maintains order and decorum in all proceedings and treats all parties with courtesy and respect Advises litigants that they will be notified by mail of the Conciliation Court Referee's decision
Minimum Qualifications
Must be a licensed attorney in the State of Minnesota Must have at least five years of experience as a practicing attorney Must be in good standing and have no disciplinary actions within the past 5 years Must reside or maintain an office in or near the county in which they serve May not have a client base that would create a frequent conflict in the type of cases most commonly heard in conciliation court (e.g. credit card debt, landlord tenant) Must pass background check(s)
Preferred Qualifications
Civil litigation experience Possesses experience, knowledge and comfort with technology and electronic records
Service and Compensation
Must not cancel a scheduled assignment more than twice in a twelve-month period. Will be compensated in the amount of $75 per half day court session; or if waived, a parking fee reimbursement may be requested. Appointed referees may be asked to serve up to one or two calendars per month, depending upon need. Must serve at least once every twelve months.
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