District Court Jury Clerk

County of Elmore•Mountain Home, ID

1d•Onsite

About The Position

Performs a variety of clerical, secretarial and routine administrative duties as required to expedite and maintain proper processes and procedures for jury selection as governed by Idaho Law. The principal function of an employee in this class is to administer the jury process and maintain contact with the public requested to serve as jurors. The work can be hectic or busier than other clerk positions, especially when more jurors are needed or extensive trials are scheduled. The work is performed under the general direction of the elected Clerk and judges in a general office environment.

Requirements

High school diploma/GED with course background in general office skills
At least one year of previous office or court related experience
Knowledge of court practices, procedures and protocol
Knowledge of legal process and statutes related to the jury system
Knowledge of general office practices and procedures
Knowledge of computer based information systems and applications related to jury list database
Ability to work independently
Ability to quickly learn and apply the laws, rules and regulations established for jury service
Ability to interpret and explain jury selection processes and procedures
Ability to deal with a variety of personalities in a polite and tactful manner
Ability to make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established procedures
Ability to perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines
Ability to maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, public, supervisory personnel, and fellow employees
Ability to understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions
Ability to operate a personal computer
Ability to communicate effectively, verbally and in writing
Ability to operate a variety of office equipment
Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively
Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to establish, maintain and monitor documents
Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment
Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office setting

Nice To Haves

Customer Services or public relations experience preferred
Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work

Responsibilities

Administers the jury summons process pursuant to Idaho law
Assists in monitoring court Jury calendar and determines number of jurors needed
Compiles and maintains the master jury list by qualifying and summoning jurors
Processes the jury summons notices
Responds to callers seeking information related to jury duty; instructs callers in civil duties and responsibilities related to jury duty
Reviews requests for disqualification and excuses from jury service and makes appropriate determinations according to established policy and guidelines
Records the daily message for the code-a-phone
Monitors the responses by the juror on the code-a-phone
Contacts jurors who have not followed the proper phone-in procedure
Prepares Orders to Show Cause and facilitates the juror being served through the Sheriff’s Office
Maintains daily attendance records for jurors and computes jury fees monthly
Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner
Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures and safety practices
Monitors proper functioning of the code-a-phone
Backs-up other clerks and functions as needed
Performs other related duties as required