Circuit Court Of Jackson County, Missouri
	Vacant Position
	Date: 05/27/2021 Posting No.: 2021142

Salary Range For Internal/Rehire Applicants: - Hourly

EXTERNAL APPLICANTS CLICK HERE TO APPLY; INTERNAL APPLICANTS GO TO EPICOR ESS (The internal application for promotion/transfer may be obtained on the HR ICON on Lotus Notes) Employment Specialist: Tanya Wheeler. Applicants for clerical positions which require skill testing must be tested for consideration. ALL CURRENT EMPLOYEES APPLYING FOR THESE POSITIONS MUST SUBMIT AN INTERNAL APPLICATION FORM TO HUMAN RESOURCES.

To maintain the day to day operation of the jury room and to select, orient, pay, and direct the jurors in an efficient manner.

MAJOR TASK STATEMENTS AND REPRESENTATIVE ACTIVITIES (Percentage of Time):

(The information contained herein is not intended to be an all‐inclusive list of the duties and responsibilities of the job; other tasks/duties may be assigned. The area to which the job is assigned will govern which duties apply. Management reserves the right to amend and change responsibilities, work shift/schedule, facility, or department to meet business and organizational needs as necessary, including but not limited to the re‐assignment of employees and positions, elimination of positions, and opening, moving, or closing of facilities and units.)

25% Complete data entry and documentation.

· Update and operate jury management database.
· Enter juror activity and changes such as summons, juror status, and responses, documentation received and pay.
· Prepare orders for Judge’s signature.
· Generate jury panels for divisions.
· Draft forms and notices.

55% Process and provide for jurors.

· Answer correspondence & telephone inquiries from jurors regarding service, jury summons, pay, etc..
· Assist walk‐ins/check in jurors.
· Orient jurors
· Excuse, disqualify or defer jurors.
· Order and maintain jury room supplies.
· Update integrated voice mail and other juror communication tools such as website, written notices, or mailings.
· Assist in the supervision of sequestered jurors, which may involve overnight stays.
· Fill in for other positions as needed.
· Transport jurors, as required.

10% Forecast juror needs and summon jurors.

· Communicate with judiciary and staff and review historical and statistical information to determine upcoming jury needs.

10% Perform related duties.
· Provide guidance to other staff assisting in jury room.
· Communicate and work with technical staff in regard to jury management system database to identify problems and recommend changes.
· Attend training and meetings.
SUPERVISION OF:
None

SUPERVISION BY (Include level of Supervision):
Assistant Jury Supervisor provides supervision after the fact.

SERVICE RESPONSIBILITY: INTERNAL:
Judiciary and their staff, court staff.

Jurors, general public, employers, other Court staff, Office of State Court Administrator (OSCA) staff.

PRIMARY EQUIPMENT, TOOLS & MATERIALS USED:

MINIMUM EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

(Equivalent combination of relevant education and experience may be substituted on a year for year basis provided a high school diploma or GED has been obtained):

EDUCATION:

EXPERIENCE:
Two years clerical experience. Experience in a legal‐related field is preferred, must involve customer service and work within a database system. Supervisory or lead worker experience preferred.

SPECIAL REQUIREMENTS:

· Must have a valid driver’s license from state of residence and provide proof of such.
· Must have auto liability insurance and properly licensed/reliable vehicle, and provide proof of such.
· Must submit to and pass criminal background check as prescribed by Courts.
· Employees in this position are subject to random and reasonable suspicion testing for illegal drug use.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS & ABILITIES:
(This job description does not include specific physical requirements necessary to perform the job, such as, carrying, standing and lifting. Such requirements vary from position to position and may be determined by the appointing authority)

· Minimum typing/keyboarding speed of 35 words per minute, and good alpha/numeric data entry skills.
· Excellent customer service skills.
· Ability to operate office machines including a computer terminal and speed sealer.
· Ability to operate Microsoft Word, Excel and other software programs.
· Ability to provide effective phone and customer service interpersonal communication.
· Ability to work independently under minimal supervision.
· Ability to make sound decisions in accordance with laws, regulations and departmental policies and procedures.
· Ability to understand and follow oral and written instructions.
· Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with others.
· Ability to relate in a positive fashion to individuals from a variety of cultural, economic and ethnic backgrounds.
· Ability to lawfully operate a vehicle in a safe and prudent manner.
· Ability to perform public speaking duties.
· Ability to work in an extensive database system.