Jury Coordinator

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange 
is currently accepting applications for:
 
 JURY COORDINATOR (On-Site Assignment)
 
 ANNUAL SALARY
 $50,710.40 - $62,732.80
 
 BENEFIT HIGHLIGHTS
Choice of five medical plans
Defined Benefit Retirement Plan (2.50% at 67 formula)
Health Reimbursement Arrangement (HRA)
Vacation and sick leave packages
14 paid holidays per year
Defined benefit retirement plan
Tuition reimbursement
Optional deferred compensation program (457 plan)

ABOUT THE OPPORTUNITY
Under general supervision, the Jury Coordinator performs specialized work planning and coordinating jury activities related to the selection, orientation and impanelment of jurors to the Superior Court; operates a computerized jury management system; prepares financial and statistical reports and records related to jury services; and performs other duties as assigned.

Duties may include but are not limited to the following:

• Plans and conducts jury orientations, including speaking to large groups of prospective jurors; coordinates jury impanelment; obtains personal data; answers questions in-person and over the phone from jurors, the public and court personnel regarding jury services policies, relevant statues, and procedures.
• Monitors status of jury trials to ensure panels are properly supplied; assists courtroom clerks during jury selection process; assists with requests for ADA accommodations by jurors; validates juror attendance at completion; prepares claims for juror fees and reimbursement checks; confers with bench officers and Court personnel regarding jury needs.
• Prepares payroll information related to mandated juror fees; retrieves juror attendance information from Superior Court Clerks, inputs data into appropriate software system; runs statistical reports related to juror attendance and fees.
• Obtains and updates list of prospective jurors; prepares and mails summons for jury service; responds to requests of prospective jurors to be excused or disqualified from jury service; processes jurors who fail to appear for jury service; prepares juror orders to show cause; reviews documents for completeness and rejects incomplete documents.
• Accesses computerized case management systems and databases to retrieve information; updates records in the jury management system; generates reports, documents, and activity printouts.
• May act as lead worker for employees in the same or lower class; assist in training new employees; and may act as supervisor in his/her absence.
• May be required to work temporary from other Justice Centers depending on the business needs of the court.
• Attends and participates in professional group meetings; and performs other related duties as assigned.

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JURY COORDINATOR

EDUCATION REQUIREMENT
High school diploma or GED equivalent.

EXPERIENCE REQUIREMENT
Two (2) years of full-time (or equivalent) clerical experience that included providing customer service in person or via the telephone. Experience in a public agency or legal environment is preferred. 

DESIRABLE QUALIFICATION
At least one (1) year of public speaking experience.

KNOWLEDGE OF 

• Operations, services, and activities of a jury operations.
• Principles and practices of state and local statues and rules of jury operations.
• Standard business computer applications to include Jury systems.
• Modern office practices and procedures, including filing and operating office equipment including computers, printers, and scanners.
• Customer services practices and telephone etiquette.
• Correct English usage, including grammar, spelling, and punctuation.
• Principles and practices of sound business communication.

ABILITY TO

• Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
• Exercise sound judgment within general policy guidelines.
• Speak comfortably in front of a large group of people in a professional, courteous, and composed manner.
• Work cooperatively with the public, co-workers, supervisors, personnel, grand jury members, judicial officers, and others while under pressure and/or in situations requiring persuasion, tact, and interpersonal skills.
• Use tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential issues and situations.
• Explain and apply a large variety of legal terminology and statutory and legal requirements applicable to jury service and impanelment over the phone and in person.
• Establish and maintain highly effective, customer-focused working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.
• Maintain confidentiality of Court documents and records.
• Remember and apply rules, procedures and codes and other detailed information.
• Operate computer systems to quickly locate information, and accurately input, update, and maintain court records.
• Learn to determine the sufficiency and accuracy of jury documents.

APPLICATION PROCESS

All applicants are required to submit a completed online application and supplemental questionnaire. To learn more about how to create an application, click HERE.

For tips on completing/updating your application, refer to our "Helpful Application Tips" guide by clicking HERE.
  

Résumés will not be accepted in lieu of the required application and supplemental questionnaire.

Human Resources will review applications to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications; therefore, it is to your benefit to include all current and previous related work experience. When listing Court experience, please include dates and classification of each position held, if more than one.
 
SELECTION PROCESS

• STEP 1: Applications will be reviewed to identify candidates who meet the minimum qualifications and/or desirables. Only those who meet the minimum qualifications and desirables (if applicable) will proceed to the next step in the recruitment process.
• STEP 2: Candidates' supplemental question responses may be evaluated and ranked. Depending on the number of applications, assessments and/or screening interviews may be conducted. If any part of the assessment process consists of proctored, in-person tests, candidates will be required to appear in person regardless of where they reside. Note: Though candidates may live outside of the State of California while participating in a recruitment process, individuals must reside within the State to be eligible for Court employment.
• STEP 3: Candidates who are successful in step 2 will be placed on the eligible list and may be considered for interview. Placement on the eligible list does not guarantee an interview or employment.

All candidates will be notified via email of their status at each step of the process. Additional steps in the selection process will include a local background check and a reference check. 

REASONABLE ACCOMMODATIONS

Orange County Superior Court provides reasonable accommodations for applicants with disabilities, upon request. Please contact the Human Resources Department at HRStaffing@occourts.org if you feel that you will need a reasonable accommodation for any aspect of the selection process.

ELIGIBLE LIST

This recruitment will be used to establish an eligible list for current and future vacancies. The eligible list will remain active until the list is exhausted, or a new recruitment opens.

STATUS NOTIFICATIONS

You will be notified by email during the process of this recruitment through GovernmentJobs.com. Please check your email spam/junk folders and accept emails ending with GovernmentJobs.com and occourts.org. If your information changes, please update your profile at http://www.governmentjobs.com/.

eVERIFY

The Superior Court of California, County of Orange participates in the eVerify program.

QUESTIONS?
For questions regarding this recruitment, please contact Mary Ann Huynh at m1huynh@occourts.org. For general employment information, please click HERE.

Salary : $49,234 - $60,902