COURT OPERATIONS ASSOCIATE (JURY CLERK)

Initial Posting Date :

09 / 06 / 2024

Application Deadline :

09 / 22 / 2024

Agency : Judicial Department

Judicial Department

Salary Range : $4,156 - $6,448

$4,156 - $6,448

Position Type : Employee

Employee

Position Title :

Court Operations Associate (Jury Clerk)

Job Description :

Interviews : will be scheduled within two weeks after the application deadline.

Who We Are

Oregon Judicial Department (OJD) serves the public, and the people we serve may be facing challenging life circumstances, high levels of stress, or confusion about their next steps.

The work you will do in this role affects members of our community who come to the court to have their cases resolved. We need people who want to impact their communities, value OJD's efforts to remove barriers to access justice services, and welcome interacting with the public.

We are committed to building a diverse, inclusive team and encourage candidates of all backgrounds to apply. We consider relevant work, lived experience, and education, plus any transferable skills and abilities that may meet our qualifications or the skills and attributes we need for this position.

We welcome all candidates who are inspired by our work and mission.

Benefits to You

• We pay 95% to 99% of medical insurance premiums for full-time employees, including mental health coverage.
• 10 paid holidays, 2 floating holidays, 3 personal business days, separate sick and vacation paid leaves (prorated for part-time employees), and other employee benefits such as optional insurances and flexible spending plans.
• OJD will pay you a 5% allowance for bilingual skills (includes ASL) if you can pass a skills test and are assigned to use those skills on the job.
• In this job profile, we offer candidates new to OJD the first step of the salary range. You are potentially eligible for a 5% annual increase.

Position Highlights

The Jackson County Circuit Court in Medford, Oregon, is hiring a Jury Clerk (Court Operations Associate) to join our team in the Jury, Records & Calendaring Unit.

In this role, you will provide jury management by explaining all aspects of our petit (trial) jury and grand jury processes to potential jurors.

You will review online juror responses, dismiss or postpone potential jurors' service as needed, scan and enter documents into juror records, prepare and record our nightly juror reporting messages, and conduct in-person juror orientation sessions for scheduled trials.

You will also assemble and distribute juror lists for the courtrooms and maintain juror attendance and payroll records. In completing your work, you will interact with the public, judges, court staff, and other agencies;

the support you provide will be in person, over the phone, in writing, and through fax.

For grand juries, you will send letters to potential jurors, conduct in-person orientation, issue jury oaths, swear in potential alternate jurors, assemble and populate jurors into prospective panels after orientation, maintain juror records, and notify the supervisor when grand jury payroll is ready to review and submit.

Assigned tasks may be changed to accommodate workload and organizational needs.

Instructions for Cover Letter and Work History / Resume

Your cover letter and work history / resume should demonstrate how you meet the Minimum Qualifications, the Special Qualifications, and the Requested Skills and Attributes, which are listed below.

Cover Letter

• Attach your cover letter (not to exceed two pages) in the Resume / Cover Letter section of the application. Your cover letter and filename should include your name.
• In the body of your cover letter, please include responses to all Requested Skills and Attributes listed below.
• Address the cover letter To the Hiring Manager.
• Do not use a generic cover letter; please personalize your cover letter for this position. We read every letter.
• Prepare your cover letter before starting your Workday application.

Work History / Resume

• Attach your updated resume in the Resume / Cover Letter section of the application. Your resume and filename should include your name.
• Complete the Job History / Work Experience portion of your Workday profile if you are not using an updated resume.

Failure to follow these instructions may result in rejection of your application. All application materials will be evaluated for consistency of information, and your letter will be evaluated for grammar, spelling, punctuation, and language use in addition to demonstrated experience.

The application deadline is 11 : 59 p.m. on the date listed above.

Minimum Qualifications

These must be evident in your resume or work history.)

The qualified candidate must have a high school diploma or equivalent.

At least three (3) or more years of responsible experience in a moderately complex office or business setting involving the processing of financial, administrative, or legal documents.

Any combination of education and experience equivalent to three (3) years of experience that typically supports the knowledge, skills, and abilities for the position.

Special Qualifications

These must be verifiable.)

None.

Requested Skills and Attributes

These must be addressed in your cover letter.)

• Experience performing a variety of clerical or administrative support tasks with strict deadlines in a busy business or professional setting.
• Experience using a variety of software programs, including Microsoft Excel, to access and input information and complete various tasks.
• Experience explaining processes, procedures, or policies.
• Experience responding professionally to customers or clients who are facing challenging life circumstances, stressful situations, or trauma.
• Experience identifying and safeguarding confidential information and materials.
• Skill in public speaking and addressing groups of various sizes.

Working Conditions

• This is a full-time position, and the work schedule is typically 8 : 00 a.m. to 5 : 00 p.m. Monday through Friday. This position is eligible for overtime compensation for hours worked in excess of 40 per workweek.
• Occasional before-hours or after-hours work may be required.
• Providing a one-hour jury orientation session for up to 100 jurors each week may be required.
• Daily contact with the public regarding court processes, including working with parties involved in civil, family, and criminal court cases.
• This is a fast-paced, high-volume office environment with multiple deadlines and interruptions daily, which requires careful time management, attention to detail, and multitasking-often concurrently.
• Frequent phone and in-person contact with people from diverse backgrounds.
• Frequent phone and in-person contact with people who may be facing challenging life circumstances, highly stressful situations, or trauma.
• Daily data entry and working with confidential documents and information.
• Frequent bending, twisting, and kneeling may be required.
• Lifting up to 40 pounds of office material or equipment may be required.
• Long periods of sitting or standing.
• Regular use of the following equipment : telephone, OJD-assigned computer with multiple monitors, multimedia equipment, copy machine, fax machine, and scanner.
• The qualified candidate must start the process of CJIS clearance within the first week of hire.

ADDITIONAL INFORMATION

Criminal Background Check

You will be subject to a criminal background check if you are a finalist. Adverse results are evaluated on a case-by-case basis and may result in disqualification if the circumstances are directly related to the duties and responsibilities of the position.

Reference Checks

By submitting your application to OJD, you consent to reference checks about your qualifications, your workplace performance, and your work product.

United States Employment Eligibility

OJD does not offer visa sponsorships. Within three days of hire, you will be required to complete the U.S. Department of Homeland Security's I-9 form confirming authorization to work in the United States.

OJD will use E-Verify to confirm that you are authorized to work in the United States.

Future Vacancies

Apply now if you are interested in this or future vacancies. This job announcement may be used to fill future vacancies in this class of work.

Veterans' Preference

Eligible veterans who meet the qualifications will be given preference in the recruitment process. To receive preference, veterans must attach the appropriate documentation after they receive an email in their Workday inbox requesting the information to verify eligibility.

The action item, asking veterans to attach their documentation, will arrive after they have submitted their initial application materials.

Visit the Oregon job opportunities Veterans web page for additional details, information, and resources.

Conduct Expectations

Because of OJD's role in providing justice and upholding the rule of law, employees of the department are required to meet the highest standards of professional conduct and ethics while on the job, and also to maintain those same high standards when taking actions in their personal lives that could reflect on the department.

As an employee, you will be expected to preserve the confidentiality of information received in the course of OJD employment.

Pay Equity

As an employer, OJD complies with Oregon's pay equity law. In this job profile, we offer candidates new to OJD the first step of the salary range.

For more information on pay equity, click here.

Employee Benefits

Click here to access information specific to OJD employee benefits.

Public Service Loan Forgiveness

OJD is an eligible employer for the Public Service Loan Forgiveness program. To learn more about this program, and how to qualify, please click here.

Questions and Support

If you require an alternate format to complete the application process, call 503-986-5930, or TTY : Oregon Relay Service 711 for the hearing impaired.

Be prepared to describe the alternate format needed.

• Workday related information and resources are available here.
• For questions about a specific OJD job posting, call 503-986-5930 or email [email protected].

The Oregon Judicial Department embraces equal opportunity and affirmative action. We are committed to building a diverse team that represents a variety of backgrounds, perspectives, and skills.

The more inclusive we are, the better our work will be.