About This Position
This job opportunity is with the Judicial Branch of the Federal Government.
This position is in the District Court clerk's office. Jury administrators perform administrative and customer service work to coordinate and prepare qualified jurors for jury selection in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures, and rules. Some travel between Omaha and Lincoln will be required.
Qualifications
Qualifications must be met at the time of the application. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of general experience, and two years of specialized experience. Experience with federal or state laws, regulations, and procedures related to jury selection and management is highly desirable.
Strong customer service skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Candidates must also be able to confidently present procedural information to large groups. A college degree is preferred but not required.
General experience: Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates possession of, or the ability to acquire, the knowledge and skills needed to perform the position's duties. Specialized experience: Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrates the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involves the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry, or report generation. Such experience is commonly encountered in court judicial systems, law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, and real estate and title offices.
Major Duties
Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Manage the District Court's jury system. Analyze the jury system and make recommendations for improvement to the clerk. Evaluate and test new jury systems.
Create the court's jury wheels/lists. Prepare, mail, receive responses, and process qualification materials. Grant or deny requests for deferral of service and follow up on non-compliant jurors. Manage jury utilization of the court.
Prepare orientation materials. Conduct juror orientation and assist jurors with their logistical needs. Create jury panels in preparation for trial. Monitor and record juror attendance for management of their service and payment.
Prepare annual tax statements for juror compensation. Maintain jury system record. Prepare statistical reports for the clerk, judges, and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Perform other duties as assigned.
Conditions of Employment
Applicants must be a citizen of the United States or eligible to work in the United States. To review citizenship requirements for employment in the Judiciary, please visit http://www.uscourts.gov. The final candidate will be subject to a background security check after a conditional offer of employment has been extended and accepted.
Applicants will not be asked about their criminal history prior to receiving a tentative offer of employment. Applicants completing the AO-78 Application for Judicial Branch Employment are not required to complete questions 18 through 20 regarding criminal history. Criminal history is not in itself disqualifying.
Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process, as well as disciplinary action if discovered after an individual's date of hire. All application information is subject to verification. Employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation.
Employees are subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer. Except for probation officers, employees are considered "at will." Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees.
Education
Must have a high school diploma or equivalent.
How You Will Be Evaluated
Please refer to the qualifications listed in this announcement.
Additional Information
The District of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among staff. Mission The U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska exists to maintain and perpetuate a law-abiding society by preserving the rule of law through just and orderly resolution of disputes.
How to Apply
Applicants must submit a PDF document to [email protected] to include a: Cover letter Resume Application Form AO-78 (all sections must be completed) Contact information for three professional references Application materials that do not adhere to this procedure will not be considered. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Travel reimbursement in connection with the selection process and/or relocation is not authorized. The Clerk of Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement at any time or to withdraw it without prior notice.
Required Documents
Cover letter Resume Application Form AO-78 (all sections must be completed) Contact information for three professional references