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Jury Management Job Descriptions 

• Jury Supervisors

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Jury Supervisors

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2: Operations Division – Jury, Management Office, Somerset County Courthouse. Somerville, NJ. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2B (Operations Division Manager) and other supervisory personnel, this individual will be responsible for professional level administrative functions in the Jury Management Office including administering the summoning process for petit and grand jurors; preparing jury orders; qualifying juror questionnaires; processing jury payroll; handling jurors’ requests for postponements and excusals; creating jury pools; compiling statistical data generated from the Jury Automated System (JAS) or other systems; ensuring accurate data entry; establishing recordkeeping systems; communicating with judges, jurors, and staff; training employees in jury functions; conducting juror orientation as required and performing other related duties as assigned. The successful candidates will possess strong customer service, interpersonal and oral communication skills. Working knowledge of computer programs to include Lotus Notes, Microsoft Word, Excel, Power Point, and Access is highly desirable. Experience with the Jury Automated System (JAS) would be helpful. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of paraprofessional experience in purchasing, finance, facilities management, investigation or library administration. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $39,609.55 - $64,893.64. (2009)

COMMISSIONER OF JURORS: New York Unified Court System. Summary: Commissioners of Jurors are responsible for providing qualified grand and trial jurors to the courts. They serve in a confidential capacity supervising activities of qualifying, summoning, non-compliance enforcement, impaneling, and assigning individuals to serve as jurors as provided by the Judiciary Law and other laws, rules, and regulations. Commissioner of Jurors I positions work in counties where the number of jury trials commenced, averaged over three years, is less than 1% of the statewide total (exclusive of New York City).  Duties: Determines source lists for potential jurors; sends questionnaires and reviews responses to determine whether or not an individual is qualified to serve as a juror, as specified by statute. Ascertains number of jurors to be summoned; issues summonses and determines requests for postponement, exemption or disqualification. Establishes procedures for enforcement of non-compliance with questionnaires and summonses. Greets summoned jurors and explains procedures and other aspects of jury service; answers questions; selects jury panels and directs them to courtroom or other area; dismisses jurors from assembly room at end of day or service. Responds to inquiries from lawyers, jurors, media and the public. Maintains attendance records and prepares jury payrolls. Assigns, monitors, directs, and reviews the work of court personnel. Collects statistics and prepares periodic reports. Furnishes lists of names of qualified jurors to courts from which the office directly draws panels. Prepares budget requests and determines priorities for resource allocation. Consults with judges and court administrators to develop policy, procedures, and new programs. Monitors operations to insure maximum juror utilization. Qualifications: Bachelor`s degree from an accredited college or university and two (2) years of work experience involving managerial responsibilities such as human resources administration, budget preparation, and review of documents for compliance with policies, rules, and procedures; or Associate`s degree (or completion of 60 college level credits) from an accredited college and four (4) years of work experience involving managerial responsibilities such as human resources administration, budget preparation, and review of documents for compliance with policies, rules, and procedures.

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Operations Division – Jury, Management Office, Hunterdon County Justice Center. Flemington, NJ. Summary: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2B (Assistant Trial Court Administrator) and the Court Executive 1A (on-site Manager in the Operations Division/Jury Manager), the Judiciary is seeking an organized self-starter who is attentive to detail, decisive, customer service orientated and motivated. Duties: The selected candidate will need to perform the following functions in a challenging work environment; assist with the scheduling of repair and maintenance of court facilities, which includes monitoring and resolving facility related issues and complaints; telephone administration and coordination; plan and coordinate judges and employee movement; coordinate courtroom technology and video conferencing operations; event logistics; serve as liaison to Sheriff’s Department regarding security related issues; media requests; records management liaison; assist in Jury Management functions; backup to interpreting and transcription services; backup Grand Jury Clerk; assist with purchasing including monitoring the division budget and preparation of spending plans; assist with division timekeeping; annual update of evacuation plan; compose routine correspondence; interact and provide relevant information to internal and external agencies and managers; and perform other related work as assigned. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of paraprofessional experience in purchasing, finance, facilities management, investigation or library administration. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $39,609.55 - $64,893.64. (2008)

JURY SERVICES MANAGER - COURT OPERATION MANAGERS: Superior Court of California, County of Orange. Summary: The Superior Court of California, County of Orange is actively seeking energetic, enthusiastic and innovative leaders that can plan, direct and coordinate the activities of an operations or administrative division for the Court. Duties: In general, Court Operations Managers plan, direct and coordinate the activities of an operations division for the Court. The Essential Functions of these positions are to: Manage through subordinate supervisors the staff that provide direct support and services to the Bench and to the public/court users. Evaluate department needs and formulate/administer plans, policies and programs in support of organizational goals and objectives. Court Operations Manager I is the entry level. Incumbents in this class are expected to gain proficiency and advance to Court Operations Manager II within the one year probation period. There is no permanent status in this classification. Court Operations Manager II (Deputy Manager) oversees court operations that involve specialized legal case processing functions of multiple units such as civil, criminal, traffic, juvenile, etc.; or court operations that involve moderately complex legal functions involving diversified functions, such as case processing, courtroom activities and/or activities that have court-wide impact. Court Operations Manager III (Unit or Branch Manager) has oversight of a major diversified division or the daily oversight of a justice center. Management at this level is accomplished through one or more Deputy Manager positions and/or several supervisory subordinates. Qualifications: Completion of at least 72 college semester units in the business, public administration, criminal justice, behavioral science, or closely related field - Bachelor's degree preferred. Court Operations Manager I: one year of court supervisory experience - OR - two years of supervisory experience in a related legal environment such as District Attorney, Public Defender, Probation Department or large law firm. Court Operations Manager II: one year of experience as a Court Operations Manager I – OR – two years of court supervisory experience or three years of supervisory experience in a related legal environment as described above. Court Operations Manager III: one year of experience as a Court Operations Manager II – OR – three years of court management experience - OR - four years of management experience in a related legal environment as described above. Salary: Court Operations Manager I (Band 2) $4,874 - 6,950 (approx. monthly) Court Operations Manager II (Band 3) $5,843 - 8,330 (approx. monthly) Court Operations Manager III (Band 4) $6,714 - 9,604 (approx. monthly) (2008)

JURY PROGRAM MANAGER: Bernalillo County Metropolitan Court, Albuquerque, NM. Summary: Duties: This position supervises the Jury Management Division which ensures that both the jurors’ needs and those of the Court are met.  This Division provides jury panels for approximately 300-350 Metropolitan Court cases requiring a jury trial and develops, maintains and revises standard operating procedures for the Division.  The Division is responsible for requesting juror summonses and processing summonses for juror eligibility; mailing juror summonses to individual jurors, downloading juror data and updating individual juror information in the Jury Management System; preparing and presenting juror orientations; preparing voir dire peremptory sheets; tracking jury panel members and the need for jurors; processing juror payments and reimbursements; maintaining jury panel records and maintaining jury management statistics.  Qualifications: Bachelor’s degree in any field from an accredited university.  Four (4) years of program experience may substitute for education.  Three (3) years of program experience.  Relevant experience may include:  public or business administration, budget, finance, social services, social work, social sciences, mediation, grant writing, guidance and counseling, law/probation, program management, adult education/training volunteer programs or closely related field.  Additional relevant education may substitute for experience at a rate of thirty (30) semester hours equals one year of experience. Salary: $23.795 - $27.995 hr. (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Superior Court of California, County of Riverside. Summary: Riverside is the 16th largest county in the U.S. and the 4th most populous in CA (population over 2 million) and, for more than a decade, has been one of the nation’s fastest growing counties. Duties: This is an at-will position serving at the pleasure of the court, working under the direction of the Presiding Judge. This person is responsible for overseeing the management and administration of the non-judicial operations of the court, including personnel/labor relations (there are 3 bargaining units), budgeting, contracts, calendar management, technology, jury management, facilities, records, public relations, etc. Qualifications: Desire a relevant bachelor’s degree; MPA or MBA would be a plus. Must have superior people skills and be able to work effectively with the California Administrative Office of the Court (AOC). Requires an ability to operate a decentralized court system which is dispersed over a large geographic area. Salary: DOQ (2008)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1A: Monmouth Vicinage, Superior Court of New Jersey, Freehold, New Jersey. Summary: The Monmouth Vicinage is seeking a dynamic self-starting leader with excellent planning and organizational skills to manage the Jury Management Unit at the Freehold Court House. Duties: Under the general direction of Court Executive 2B (Operations Manager), oversees, coordinates, and supervises the day-to-day activities associated with petit and grand jury operations. Reviews the qualifying and summoning of potential jurors for compliance with laws, court rules, or administrative directive in the excuse, disqualification or exemption of potential jurors. Maintains active and daily communication with judges and court staff to achieve optimum estimates of the daily need for jurors. Conducts orientation programs for jurors and explains judiciary policies and procedures. Compiles statistical data on workload volume and generates status reports. Conducts formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members; coaches and mentors staff; arranges for training of staff or team members. Recommends creative improvements in operating procedures, administrative practices and customer service. Attends statewide jury management meetings. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. Salary: $48,184.15 - $90,514.80. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic Vicinage, General Operations. Summary: The Passaic Vicinage is seeking a professional self-starter to work in the General Operations Division. Duties: The selected candidate will supervise professional, paraprofessional and support staff or team members on work-related matters; assist in the day to day operations of the Petit and Grand Jury; define objectives for work performance, e.g., performance standards, performance management or work outputs; provide direction for achieving organization, unit or project goals to assure that time and quality standards are met; develop policies or procedures to ensure efficient court/unit operations; conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members; recommend and/or implement personnel actions such as hiring, firing, promoting, disciplining, recognizing or demoting; regulate the flow of work in accordance with operating schedules. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible professional experience, one year of which shall have included experience in program administration including: development, coordination, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $50,326.07 - $87,377.14 (2007)  

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COURT EXECUTIVE OFFICER: Superior Court of California, County of Sacramento. Summary: Acting under the direction of the presiding judge and at the pleasure of the judges of the court, the court executive officer serves not only in that capacity but as the court’s clerk and jury commissioner. He or she is responsible for overseeing the management and administration of non-judicial operations of the court. The responsibilities include allocating resources in a manner that promotes access to justice for all members of the public, providing a forum for the fair and expeditious resolution of disputes, maximizing the use of judicial and other resources, increasing the efficiency of court operations, and enhancing service to the public. The executive officer’s main office is in Sacramento. Some travel is required – to other court locations, to the AOC in San Francisco and to other job-related destinations. Duties: The executive officer is responsible for providing innovative creative leaderships and policy development to meet the challenges of a large urban trial court. Essential functions, accountabilities and responsibilities include, but may not be limited to: Provides information and recommendations to the bench on court policy and procedure, evaluation, planning and development. Plans manages and controls budget and fiscal resources and negotiates contracts on the court’s behalf. Plans, implements and manages policies, programs and systems to support case processing and service to the public. Develops, recommends and administers a court-approved personnel plan and directs management staff. Has authority to appoint and terminate court employees except as prohibited by law or court policy. Evaluates and implements technology and automated systems to assist the court. Under the direction of the Presiding Judge, speaks on behalf of the court with other governmental entities, the public, the private sector and the media. Qualifications: The minimum educational requirement is a bachelor’s degree from an accredited college or university, preferably in court, public or business administration; pubic policy; or a closely related field. Work experience must have included assignments that involved substantial administrative management, supervision of subordinate managers and budget preparation and management. Additional qualifying work experience may be substituted for the required education. Management experience in a large court or other large organization, public or private, is desirable. Salary: Commensurate with experience. (2006)

COURT SERVICES SUPERVISOR 1: Superior Court of New Jersey, Hudson Vicinage. Summary: The Hudson Vicinage has an exciting opportunity for a dynamic, self-motivated professional to work in the General Operations Division’s Jury Management Unit. Duties: Under the general direction of the Jury Manager, the selected candidate will be responsible for assigning and coordinating workloads; scheduling and monitoring staff; conducting performance evaluations; evaluating the work unit’s performance, ensuring accuracy of work products; and handling employee relations issues. In addition, the selected candidate will work with the Jury Manager on the qualifying and summoning of all grand and petit jurors, administering the automated jury system, and making recommendations on procedures used in jury operations. The successful candidate must be able to effectively communicate with all levels of employees, judges, and jurors and possess strong PC skills. Does related work as required including statistical reports and special projects. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible experience, one year shall have included experience in case management, calendar management or program administration including development, analysis, implementation, administration, or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as listed above. Salary: $43,625.43 - $70,917.29. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 3: Somerset, Hunterdon and Warren Counties. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 2b (Assistant Trial Court Administrator/Operations Division Manager) and other supervisory personnel, the individual will be responsible for the coordinating and maintaining of statistical data in Hunterdon County for Interpreting Services and Records Management for the Operations Division. This person will also have responsibility for Jury Management including, but not limited to: handling inquiries by jurors, explaining the law as related to jury issues, electronically ordering summonses through the Jury Automated System, orientation of jurors and performing Grand Jury Clerk responsibilities as necessary. Additional responsibilities include addressing facility related issues such as Health & Safety, Courtroom Technology, Security, Media and serve as back-up Video Conferencing Coordinator for all court divisions. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of professional experience in the area of Program Evaluation: program development, coordination, program analysis, program administration or administrative research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. Experience with JAS (Jury Automated System) and CIIMS (Court Interpreter Information Management System) is helpful. Salary: $40,065.63 - $64,984.27. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Counties of Atlantic and Cape May. Summary: Superior Court of New Jersey, Operations Division, is seeking a motivated individual to assist in directing and supervising the everyday operations of the court house in the coordination of jury Management, facility maintenance, telephone services, mail, records, transcripts and other assigned duties that fall within the scope of the Operations Division; recommend personnel actions such as hiring, firing and disciplining; determine staff training needs; instruct staff on work related matters; assign, regulate and review work/specific duties to staff in accordance with operating schedules; develop and manage operating budget, advise management of personnel issues; and treat all personnel, clients and the public with dignity and respect. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible technical experience, one year of which shall have included experience in purchasing, facilities management, or investigation. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $48,371.84 - $83,984.18. (2006)

COURT EXECUTIVE 1A: Superior Court of New Jersey, Office of the Court Administrator, Monmouth Vicinage. Duties: Under the general direction of Court Executive 2B (Operations Manager), oversees, coordinates, and supervises the day-to-day activities associated with petit and grand jury operations. Reviews the quality and summoning of potential jurors for compliance with laws, court rules, or administrative directive in the excuse, disqualification or exemption of potential jurors. Maintains active and daily communication with judges and court staff to achieve optimum estimates of the daily need for jurors. Conducts orientation programs for jurors and explains judiciary policies and procedures. Compiles statistical data on workload volume and generates status reports. Conducts formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members; coaches and mentors staff; arranges for training of staff or team members. Recommends creative improvements in operating procedures, administrative practices and customer service. Attends statewide jury management meetings. Performs related duties as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible administrative experience, one of which shall have included experience in planning, organizing and coordinating program or case related activities. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute paraprofessional and professional experience for education on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of experience as indicated above. A working familiarity of the Microsoft Office suite of applications is also desirable. Salary: $46,313.10 - $87,000.00. (2006)

ADMINISTRATIVE SUPERVISOR 1: Superior Court of New Jersey, Passaic Vicinage. Summary: The Passaic Vicinage is seeking a professional self-starter to work in the General Operations Division’s Jury Management and Court Interpreting Units. Duties: The selected Candidate will instruct staff or team members on work-related matters; assign workload or specific duties to staff or team members; regulate flow of work in accordance with operating schedules; recommend procedures or practices to ensure efficient court/unit operation; schedule staff or team members’ work hours or vacation time; conduct formal work performance evaluations with staff or team members; evaluate unit or team performance in accordance with established policies or procedures; determine staff or team members training needs; mediate conflicts among staff or team members; provide training or cross-training to co-workers; review and correct work of staff or team members; recommend and/or implement personnel actions (such as hiring, firing, promoting, disciplining, recognizing or demoting); check written reports for completeness or accuracy; define objectives for work performance, e.g., performance standards, performance management or work outputs and prioritize work or work operations for unit or organization. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. Three years of increasingly responsible experience, one of which shall have included experience in program administration including: development, coordination, analysis, implementation, administration or research. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. A master’s degree may be substituted for one year of general experience as indicated above. A law degree may be substituted for two years of general experience as indicated above. Salary: $44,497.94 - $72,335.64. (2006)  

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Jury Analyst

PRINCIPAL JURY ANALYST: New York State United Court System. Summary: Jury Analysts are responsible to Commissioners of Jurors for overseeing the operations necessary for providing qualified grand and trial jurors to the courts.  They recommend policies and procedures, supervise activities of qualifying, summoning, non-compliance enforcement, impaneling, and assigning individuals to serve as jurors, prepare juror payrolls, assist with formulating jury management policies, and assist the Commissioner of Jurors with administrative tasks. They also perform other related duties. Duties: Assigns work; plans and coordinates work schedule; establishes completion dates; trains  and supervises subordinate staff; evaluates performance and develops work performance  standards. Reviews laws, administrative directives, and office operations to prepare policy and procedure recommendations. Recommends source lists for potential jurors; send questionnaires and reviews them to determine whether an individual is qualified to serve as a juror. Assists in ascertaining the number of jurors to be summoned; issues summonses and determines requests for postponement, exemption or disqualification. Greets summoned jurors and explains procedures and other aspects of jury service; answers questions; selects jury panels and directs them to courtroom or other area; dismisses jurors from assembly room at the end of day or service. Maintains attendance records and prepares jury payrolls. Monitors operations to insure maximum juror utilization. Oversees non-compliance enforcement. Responds to inquiries from lawyers, jurors, media and the public. Oversees the collection of statistics and prepares periodic reports. Furnishes lists of names of qualified jurors to courts from which the office directly draws panels. Prepares budget requests and determines priorities for resource allocation. Consults with judges and court administrators to develop policy, procedures, and new programs. Abilities: Knowledge of laws, rules, policies, and procedures pertaining to jury management. Knowledge of the functions and organization of the Unified Court System and Federal, State, and local governments. Knowledge of juror management, personnel, and budget practices and procedures. Knowledge of interviewing and data collection techniques. Ability to train, supervise, and coordinate the activities of staff. Ability to establish work priorities. Ability to evaluate staff performance against job requirements. Ability to read and comprehend complex and technical material. Ability to exercise patience and tact. Ability to speak clearly and concisely. Ability to write and use correct English grammar, punctuation and spelling. Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions. Ability to analyze and solve problems. Ability to organize factual and numerical data into clear and logical sequences. Ability to handle sensitive matters on a confidential basis. Ability to work independently. Qualifications: High School Diploma or the equivalent and four (4) years of relevant experience. Salary: Grade 25. (2004)

JURY ANALYST: New York Unified Court System. Summary: Jury Analysts are responsible to Commissioners of Jurors for overseeing the operations necessary for providing qualified grand and trial jurors to the courts.  They recommend policies and procedures, supervise activities of qualifying, summoning, non-compliance enforcement, impaneling, and assigning individuals to serve as jurors, prepare juror payrolls, assist with formulating jury management policies, and assist the Commissioner of Jurors with administrative tasks. Duties: Assigns work; plans and coordinates work schedule; establishes completion dates; trains  and supervises subordinate staff; evaluates performance and develops work performance  standards. Reviews laws, administrative directives, and office operations to prepare policy and procedure recommendations. Recommends source lists for potential jurors; send questionnaires and reviews them to determine whether an individual is qualified to serve as a juror. Assists in ascertaining the number of jurors to be summoned; issues summonses and determines requests for postponement, exemption or disqualification. Greets summoned jurors and explains procedures and other aspects of jury service; answers questions; selects jury panels and directs them to courtroom or other area; dismisses jurors from assembly room at the end of day or service. Maintains attendance records and prepares jury payrolls. Monitors operations to insure maximum juror utilization. Oversees non-compliance enforcement. Responds to inquiries from lawyers, jurors, media and the public. Oversees the collection of statistics and prepares periodic reports. Furnishes lists of names of qualified jurors to courts from which the office directly draws panels. Prepares budget requests and determines priorities for resource allocation. Consults with judges and court administrators to develop policy, procedures, and new programs. Qualifications: High School Diploma or the equivalent and two (2) years of relevant experience.

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Jury Clerk 

JURY AIDE: Superior Court of New Jersey, Cumberland/Gloucester/Salem Vicinage. Duties: Under the direction of a Court Executive 1A (Jury Manager) or other supervisory personnel, this individual will perform varied clerical, administrative and supportive tasks related to Jury Management. This would include answering routine questions; routing telephone calls; sorting mail, cards, letters or forms; storing records; and recording courtroom activities such as attendance of jury. Qualifications: Experience in office environment and computer knowledge would be helpful. This position is limited to 944 hours in a fiscal year. Salary: $11.80 per hour. (2008)

JURY MANAGEMENT CLERK: Superior Court of New Jersey, Atlantic and Cape May Counties, Atlantic City, NJ. Duties: Under the direction of the Jury Manager or other supervisory personnel, opens, reads, analyzes and responds to correspondence related to Juror summons. Answers written and telephone inquires from court staff/litigants and the public to resolve basic jury management issues. Assists in the coordination of the jury selection process of potential jurors in a courthouse environment. Directs jurors to proper courtroom. Functions as a team player within the work unit of Jury Management. Utilizes strong inter-personal and customer service skills to address problems within the unit. Salary: $11.50 per hour.  (2007)

CLERK TO THE GRAND JURY: Superior Court of New Jersey, Morris and Sussex Vicinage, General Operations Division. Summary: The fast-paced Morris County Jury Management office seeks an individual with exceptional customer service and communications skills. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court executive 1A (Jury Manager), this individual will be responsible for arranging indictments to be handed up to the Assignment Judge on a weekly basis, keeping voting and attendance records for the Grand Jury, providing orientation to the Grand Jury every four months as well as operating recording equipment during Grand Jury presentations. The selected candidate will work in tandem with other Grand Jury personnel and will be available to assist coworkers within the Jury management office; to maintain a regulated work flow including processing jury questionnaires, to process jurors to the courtroom, to analyze and prepare statistical reports, to create spreadsheets and charts, to prepare juror payroll using Excel and Windows and to field juror inquiries in person and via telephone. The chosen candidate will provide petit juror orientation as well as conduct school tours in the absence of the Jury Manager. Performs other related duties as required. Qualifications: Three years of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: document or information processing, handling payments or fees, recording monies received, transcribing information, reconciling balances or accounts, scheduling meetings, appointments or coordinating office work flow. NOTE: Strong public speaking skills as well as knowledge of Word and Excel would be helpful. KEYBOARDING SKILLS: Applicants for appointment to the band must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of twenty-five words per minute. Salary: $34,277.04. (2007)

ON-CALL BAILIFF: Superior Court locations in Bullhead, Kingman and Lake Havasu, AZ. Summary: The Superior Court seeks to establish a pool of individuals to call upon to serve as Bailiffs for jury trials. Duties: Performs duties associated with maintaining the integrity of the jury to include but not limited to: escorting jurors to and from the courtroom, tending to the needs of the jury, ensuring that no outside person makes any communication with jurors during jury deliberation, may escort witnesses, and performing various clerical and customer service duties as assigned. Qualifications: Requires ability to: establish and maintain effective working relationships, communicate effectively; follow written and verbal instructions; instruct others; determine appropriate strategies to anticipate, identify and respond quickly, calmly and decisively to emergencies and emotionally charged and stressful situations; and remain sitting for long periods of time. Also requires the ability to exercise discretion and maintain confidentiality of court cases and materials. Salary: $12.50/hr. (2007)

COURT AIDE: Superior Court of New Jersey, Counties of Atlantic and Cape May, Civil Division. Duties: Under the direction of supervisory personnel, opens, reads, analyzes and responds to correspondence related to Juror summons. Answers written and telephone inquiries from court staff/litigants and the public to resolve basic jury management issues. Assists in the coordination of the jury selection process of potential jurors in a courthouse environment. Directs jurors to proper courtroom. Functions as a team player within the work unit of Jury Management. Utilizes strong interpersonal and customer service skills to address problems within the unit. Qualifications: Experience in an office environment and computer knowledge is helpful. Ability to walk short distances to direct jurors. NOTE: This position is limited to 944 hours in a fiscal year. Salary: $11.50 per hour. (2007)

ADMINISTRATIVE SPECIALIST 2: Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer Vicinage, General Operations Division. Duties: Under the direction of the Court Executive 2b (Operations Division Manager) and other supervisory personnel, this individual will be responsible for professional level administrative functions in the Jury Management Office including administering the summoning process for petit and grand jurors; preparing jury orders; qualifying juror questionnaires; processing jury payroll; handle jurors’ requests for postponements and excusals; create jury pools; compile statistical reports generated from the Jury Automated System; ensuring accurate data entry; establishing recordkeeping systems; communicate with judges, jurors and staff; train employees in jury functions; serve as assistant jury manager and conduct juror orientation as required. Qualifications: Graduation from an accredited college or university with a bachelor’s degree. One year of paraprofessional experience in the area of program evaluation and/or administrative operations. Applicants who do not possess the required education may substitute experience on a year-for-year basis. Salary: $36,746.12 - $60,202.39. (2007)  

CLERK TO THE GRAND JURY: Superior Court of New Jersey, Mercer Vicinage. Duties: The Mercer Vicinage is seeking a highly motivated individual who treats all personnel, clients and the public with dignity and respect; prepares trial notices or calendars; informs judges or hearing officers on the status of case-related matters; notifies counsel of dates or times of scheduled proceedings; attends the call of both civil or criminal trial lists to record information; schedules dates or times for conferences, hearings, trials, adjournments or “back-up” cases; reviews trial or other calendars for completeness or accuracy; operates audio or video recording systems; and orients other courtroom staff on court-related matters. Qualifications: One year of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: document or information processing, handling payments for fees, recording monies received, transcribing information or coordinating office workflow. Candidates for appointment to the band must pass an appointing authority qualifying examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of twenty-five wpm. Salary: $32,946.02 - $51,931.67 (2006)

JURY MANAGEMENT AIDE: Superior Court of New Jersey, Counties of Atlantic and Cape May. Duties: Under the direction of the Jury Manager or other supervisory personnel, performs a variety of clerical, administrative and supportive tasks associate with the operation of Jury Management. Examples of this would be answering telephone inquiries, providing information to the public, recording information into computerized record keeping systems, directing jurors; treat all personnel, clients and public with dignity and respect. Assist with jury selection and attend to sitting jury panels. Qualifications: Experience in an office environment and computer knowledge is helpful. Salary: $11.50/hour. (2006)

CLERK TO THE GRAND JURY: Superior Court of New Jersey, Camden Vicinage. Duties: Under the general direction of the Court Executive 1A, Jury Manager, the incumbent will update records or case related information; facilitate movement of case related matters; review trial or other calendars for accuracy; calculate statistical information for reports; provide information to judges, attorneys, or community organizations; regulate the flow of work in accordance with operating schedules; provide training or cross training to co-workers; implement operating procedures or systems. Qualifications: Three years of experience in an office environment performing a variety of clerical and support services to include keyboarding and one or more of the following: document and/or information processing; handling payments for fees, recording monies received; sound recording; transcribe information; coordinate office work flow. Applicants must pass an appointing authority administered examination to demonstrate keyboarding skills at the Judiciary standard of twenty-five wpm. Salary: $33,604.94 - $52,970.30. (2006)  

Archived Jury Management Positions 1992-2005

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