Deputy Jury Commissioner - Clerk of Superior Court (Prescott)

Yavapai County, AZ•Prescott, AZ

51d•Onsite

About The Position

Independently performs complex work in managing jury system technology and the creation of the master jury lists to assure adequate, qualified jurors for trials as required in Yavapai County, to include summoning, screening, qualifying, and managing of jurors as requested. Coordinates, supervises, and directs the summoning and assignment of jurors for the courts; conducts juror orientation; records juror attendance; oversees Grand Jury process. Manages and maintains all data in the jury system database; performs a high volume of customer service through telephone, written and personal contact. Determines applicability of statutes relative to juror pay and collects and analyzes information. Oversees the ordering, purchasing, and management of supplies. Prepares jury payroll, issues debit cards and related correspondence. Determines whether a new juror is qualified or unqualified. Participates in development of procedures and forms relative to the jury process; prepares statistical and other management reports. Prepares and maintains records; maintains a recorded phone message system for jurors. Conducts and supervises training of coworkers. Performs other job-related duties as assigned.

Requirements

High school diploma or equivalent.
A minimum of three (3) years of progressively responsible experience in the legal field or in a court environment.
Must possess a valid Arizona driver's license.
Knowledge of: Operation of the jury database and capable of data entry and retrieval as necessary.
Knowledge of: Court system rules and regulations governing the department.
Knowledge of: Arizona statutes, rules, and codes as they pertain to juries.
Knowledge of: Business English, spelling, grammar, punctuation, and composition.
Knowledge of: Clerical office practices and procedures.
Knowledge of: Current Microsoft Office software.
Knowledge of: Filing and recordkeeping.
Skill in: Communicating effectively and professionally, both verbally and in writing, including in a face-to-face setting, and by telephone and/or any form of written communication with public and employees.
Skill in: Establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with employees, other agencies, and the public.
Skill in: Organization and adherence to detail.
Ability to: Understands and apply procedures relevant to jury management.
Ability to: Complete detailed work accurately and in compliance with department standards.
Ability to: Maintain confidentiality of court proceedings and documents.
Ability to: Adhere to the Arizona Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees, as well as Clerk of Court and Yavapai County policies.
Ability to: Work under pressure in a dynamic environment with changing demands and priorities.
Ability to: Develop and maintain effective working relationships with associates, employees of other departments, representatives of other organizations, County officials, and the public.
Ability to: Keep management informed of key operating issues affecting the department.
Ability to: Remain current in knowledge required to perform assigned duties.
Ability to: Handle confidential matters and maintain discretion always.
Ability to: Work professionally and effectively with co-workers, parties, victims of crime, witnesses, and the general public.
Ability to: Act with courtesy, tact, and diplomacy.

Responsibilities

Coordinates, supervises, and directs the summoning and assignment of jurors for the courts
Conducts juror orientation
Records juror attendance
Oversees Grand Jury process
Manages and maintains all data in the jury system database
Performs a high volume of customer service through telephone, written and personal contact
Determines applicability of statutes relative to juror pay and collects and analyzes information
Oversees the ordering, purchasing, and management of supplies
Prepares jury payroll, issues debit cards and related correspondence
Determines whether a new juror is qualified or unqualified
Participates in development of procedures and forms relative to the jury process
Prepares statistical and other management reports
Prepares and maintains records
Maintains a recorded phone message system for jurors
Conducts and supervises training of coworkers
Performs other job-related duties as assigned