Deputy Jury Commissioner

Massachusetts Trial Court•Boston, MA

1d•$121,810 - $180,054

About The Position

Working within the Office of Jury Commissioner, the Deputy Commissioner assists the Jury Commissioner in managing the day-to-day operations of the Office of Jury Commissioner. Key responsibilities include the management of the legal staff which prosecutes delinquent jurors, researches legal issues, and responds to legal inquiries. Collects, analyzes, and prepares operational data for use in policy making. Coordinates with external agencies to achieve department goals and objectives. The Deputy Commissioner also supervises the work of a diverse group of professional and clerical staff including: • The Operations Department, which uses historical data such as postponement and summons yields to determine the number of jurors to be summonsed to each court location, creates and issues summonses to individuals to appear for jury service, administers the disqualification, postponement and transfer of jurors and manages the offices telephone, mailing, web, and scanning processes, and the juror compensation and reimbursement system. • The Network and Information Services Department, which annually creates the Master Juror List, oversees the operation, maintenance, and development of the jury management system, the interactive juror website, the informational public website, and associated databases and networks maintains hardware and software at the Office of Jury Commissioner and at jury courthouses, oversees the Data Analysis Division, and recommends the adoption of new technologies and program applications. Works under the direction of the Jury Commissioner.

Requirements

Bachelor's Degree from an accredited college or university
Seven (7) years of related work experience of which at least three (3) must have been in a managerial capacity.
Equivalent combinations of education and experience will be considered for meeting minimum qualifications.
Knowledge of jury and court system processes and procedures preferred, but not required
Understanding of statistics and data collection techniques.
The Massachusetts court system and its components.
Understanding of budget planning.
OJC and Trial Court policies and procedures.
Modern office equipment and technology, including computers and applicable software.
Departmental and court policies and procedures.
Principles and practices of employee supervision.
Court operations.
Organization and time management.
Leadership.
Attention to detail.
Establish effective working relationships with others.
Prepare clear and accurate reports.
Maintain appropriate records.
Maintain confidentiality of information.
Communicate effectively, both orally and in writing.
Work independently and follow oral and written instructions.
Analyze and present data.

Nice To Haves

Graduate degree preferred

Responsibilities

Supervises the work of assigned personnel, including assigning and reviewing work, providing guidance, and conducting performance evaluations.
Assists in management of the Office of Jury Commissioner (OJC). Participates in policy making and meetings with the Jury Management Advisory Committee.
Analyzes and prepares reports on OJC operational data.
Manages OJC relations with outside stakeholders, vendors, other governmental agencies, etc.
Participates in Trial Court committees and projects or initiatives such as strategic planning, capital projects for the design or new or renovated courthouses, committees, and study groups.
Communicates with courts, administrative offices, EOTC, and OCM Departments.
Manages departmental data for reporting and quarterly metrics;
Reviews dashboards highlighting key performance indicators;
Presents and distributes findings to stakeholders as necessary;
Proposes specific programs and court initiatives;
Performs other duties as required.