JURY BAILIFF - Extra Help
About The Position
Thurston County Superior Court offers a fantastic opportunity to learn more about jury duty and to assist in creating a warm and welcoming environment for citizens reporting for jury duty. Thurston County Superior Court is recruiting for Extra Help Jury Bailiffs. In the role of Jury Bailiff, you will assist citizens as they check in for jury duty, understand their role in the court system, and respond to various questions about jury service. You will participate in the preparation and presentation of jury orientations, which includes communicating juror expectations, courtroom rules, and guiding jury panels. This position interacts with all professionals involved in civil and criminal jury trials, including lawyers, staff, courtroom clerks, and members of the public.
Requirements
- High School diploma or equivalent.
- Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
- Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional decorum, and adherence to legal and ethical requirements.
- Must be able to pass a background investigation.
Nice To Haves
- We are seeking candidates who can interact and communicate in a clear, positive, and engaging manner. Ideal candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills, such as dependability, leadership, flexibility, patience, and teamwork.
- Experience working in professional office, court systems, or a related field that includes experience working in a legal environment OR any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform essential functions.
- Knowledge of courtroom procedures and etiquette, jury selection, and movement.
- Ability to manage large groups with confidence, discretion, and diplomacy.
Responsibilities
- Maintaining jury facilities.
- Guide the jury panel through jury selection.
- Clearly and efficiently communicate Judges’ instructions to the jury.
- Provide jury escort to and from the courtroom.
- Provide assistance to the jurors during jury trials and deliberation.
- Transmit instructions and exhibits from court to jurors.
- Provide support to jury administration.
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What This Job Offers
Career Level
Entry Level
Education Level
High school or GED
