Jury Support Specialist

Montgomery County • Oh 45422, OH

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About The Position

The Jury Support Specialist works in the Case Management Department and reports to the Case Management Manager. The role manages petit and grand jurors using the court’s Jury Management System and other appropriate procedures and technologies. It involves scheduling jury term drawings, coordinating juror communications and attendance, supporting grand jury activities, maintaining records and reports, and providing jury-related information and supplies. The position has no supervisory responsibilities.

Requirements

• Knowledge of general office practices and procedures, court system processes and procedures, case management processes and procedures, grammar and sentence structure, spelling, and punctuation.
• Ability to understand and apply work processes and procedures, establish work priorities, answer routine inquiries from officials and the general public, and resolve complaints calmly.
• Skill in analyzing information against established standards; operating a computer and general office equipment; using job software, including spreadsheets and word processing; and general typing.
• Stay current in areas of technical expertise; maintain attention to detail and good organizational skills; work effectively independently and cooperatively; listen actively; communicate clearly and concisely; demonstrate professional behavior; uphold court policies and procedures; maintain confidentiality; and represent the court with honesty and integrity.
• An appropriate combination of formal education, additional training and courses, and work experience. Examples of acceptable combinations include a bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, or a related field; or an associate degree in one of those fields or a related field and two years of work experience.
• A valid Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license is preferred for job-related essential functions. Private insurance is required if a private vehicle is used for job-related functions.

Nice To Haves

• A valid Ohio motor vehicle operator’s license.
• A bachelor’s degree in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, or a related field.
• An associate degree in public administration, business administration, criminal justice, or a related field, together with two years of work experience.

Responsibilities

• Schedule term drawings according to Ohio Revised Code requirements; prepare and place newspaper advertisements; generate grand and petit jury pools using the Jury Management System; and prepare entries for filing with the Clerk of Court’s Office.
• Complete activities involved in summoning jurors.
• Manage juror lists, questionnaires, instructions, and attendance.
• Complete activities related to juror payment kiosks.
• Prepare spreadsheets and reports; provide civil case information to the monthly publication VerdictSearch; maintain juror-supply inventory; and update the website and lobby monitors with jury information.
• Complete grand jury activities, including voir dire, orientations, luncheons, jail inspections, questionnaires, and attendance.
• Participate in training opportunities, court activities, projects, and committees as requested or required.
• Perform other duties and responsibilities as required.

What This Job Offers

• Job Type: Full-time
• Education Level: Associate degree