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Jury Clerk Assistant

Salary

$33,384.00 Annually

Location

Easton, PA

Job Type

Full time

Job Number

2024-JCAE

Department

Court Administration

Division

Court Administration and Operations

Opening Date

04/24/2025

Closing Date

5/7/2025 5:00 PM Eastern

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Application Requirements

In order to be considered for this position, applicants must successfully submit a completed application prior to the posting deadline. Applications submitted with incomplete or missing education and/or work experience sections will be considered incomplete and will not be reviewed. These applicants will be disqualified from consideration.The attachment of a resume to the application does not fulfill this requirement and will not prevent incomplete applications from being rejected. Education and work experience fields must be completed, regardless of the presence of an attached resume.

Once the posting closes, all applications will be reviewed. The information provided on the application will be utilized to determine whether or not each applicant meets the Minimum Requirements for this position as noted in the Job Description. We encourage all applicants to provide a comprehensive, concise history of their education, certification, licensing, and employment history. Please read the Minimum Requirements thoroughly and then demonstrate that you meet these requirements on your application.

For questions regarding this posting, please contact Sherry Christman, Human Resources Analyst at [email protected] or 610-829-6382.

Equal Employment Opportunities – It is the policy of Northampton County to provide equal employment opportunities (EEO) to all persons regardless of race, color, national origin, religion, sexual orientation, marital status, sex, gender identity, gender expression, age, genetic information, disability, or any other status protected by the Pennsylvania Human Relations Act, Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, the Age Discrimination in Employment Act (ADEA), and the Americans with Disabilities Act (ADA) and any other state, federal, or local law.

Job Description

GENERAL PURPOSE

The Jury Clerk Assistant supports the efficient operation of the jury selection and performs tasks related to all aspects of jury management. Work is performed in accordance with applicable Pennsylvania law and regulations.

SUPERVISION RECEIVED

This position reports directly to the Court Administrator and/or Associate Court Administrator.

SUPERVISION EXERCISED

This position is not responsible for the supervision of other employees.

ESSENTIAL DUTIES OF THE POSITION

Develops, maintains, and updates master list of jurors through a juror selection database via specialized software.

Assists Jury Clerk in listing cases and determining number of jurors needed, and size of jury to be called, as needed.

Notifies prospective jurors of service.

Processes returned juror questionnaires in preparation for appearance.

Orients jurors to Court and trial procedures, and explains the responsibilities and duties of a juror.

Answers juror questions regarding hours, pay, results of being chosen for jury service, and any other concerns.

May assist the Jury Clerk in preparing state and local billing reports and processing payments to jurors, as needed.

Reviews and approves requests for postponement of service, or requests for being excused from jury duty.

Dismisses juror panels that are no longer needed.

Assists Jury Clerk with compiling statistical information regarding jury utilization and preparation of reports, as needed.

Assists Jury Clerk with compiling juror lists for each day of Court and distributing list to judges, attorneys, or related staff, as needed.

Follows up with people who do not appear for jury duty.

*An employee assigned to this title shall perform a majority, but may not perform all, of the duties listed in this job description. Conversely, minor level duties performed on the job may not be listed. The duties listed above are intended only as illustrations of the various types of work that may be performed. The omission of specific statements of duties does not exclude them from the position if the work is similar, related or a logical assignment to the position.

REQUIRED MINIMUM QUALIFICATIONS

EDUCATION & EXPERIENCE – Completion of a high school, or general equivalency diploma; AND

At least six (6) months of satisfactory full-time professional experience in a legal, governmental, or judicial organization which has included responsibility for scheduling, organizing, or coordinating jury management activities.

KNOWLEDGE, SKILLS, AND ABILITIES

Thorough knowledge of the principles and practices of Court laws, regulations, and guidelines governing all elements of jury management.

Thorough knowledge of the methods, techniques, and operating practices commonly employed in office management work.

Skill and ability in determining priorities, balancing competing demands, and organization of jurors.

Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with members of the Judiciary, employees, officials, and the public.

Ability to communicate effectively both verbally and in writing.

Ability to maintain accurate records and compile reports from them.

Ability to operate a personal computer to enter information into, and secure information from, established data processing, spreadsheet, word processing, database, and graphics programs.

Must possess strong organizational skills and be able to work independently.

Ability to read, write, speak, understand, and communicate in English to perform the duties of this position.

TOOLS AND EQUIPMENT

Telephone, personal computer (including word processing and spreadsheet software), calculator, writing implements, fax machine, copy machine, and paper shredder.

PHYSICAL DEMANDS

While performing the duties of this job, the employee is frequently required to walk, sit, talk, or hear.

The employee must occasionally lift and/or move up to ten (10) pounds.

The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met by an employee to successfully perform the essential functions of this job. Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.

WORK ENVIRONMENT

The work environment characteristics described here are representative of those an employee encounters while performing the essential functions of this job

The noise level in the work environment is usually quiet.

SELECTION GUIDELINES

Formal application, rating of education and experience, interview, and reference check as well as job related tests may be required.

The job description does not constitute an employment agreement between the employer and employee and is subject to change by the employer as the needs of the employer and requirements of the job change.

FLSA STATUS: FLSA NON-EXEMPT (ELIGIBLE FOR OVERTIME)

DESIGNATION: JUDICIAL EXEMPT

PAY GRADE: CN/GR15

UNION STATUS: COURT APPOINTED NON-PROFESSIONAL

Updated December 2024

Full-time employees of the County of Northampton are afforded a package of benefitswhich includes the following:

Medical Insurance

Vision and Prescription

Dental

Life Insurance

Retirement

I. Medical Insurance

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Cost to the employee to participate in the plans varies by the coverage selection and number of dependents; and may be subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. The employee may also elect to opt out of the County's medical insurance if proof of coverage through the spouse's employer is provided. Under this arrangement, the employee is provided with an annual $1,500.00 opt out payment.

II. Vision and Prescription

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member. Coverage under the vision plan varies and depends upon the employee's choice of doctor and frame selection.

III. Dental Coverage

Coverage begins for the employee the first of the month following full-time employment for employees and their eligible dependents. Copayments may vary, subject to collective bargaining, if a union member.

IV. Life Insurance

A life insurance policy is afforded to full-time employees beginning on the first day of employment, unless specified differently in a collective bargaining agreement. It remains in effect as long as the employee is actively employed and terminates upon resignation or retirement. $20,000 is afforded to all eligible employees.

V. Retirement

All full-time employees and part-time employees working more than 1000 hours per year qualify for County of Northampton retirement benefits, in which employees must contribute 5% of their earnings, and employees may choose to add additional voluntary contributions, not to exceed an additional 10%. Additionally, employees may participate in an optional deferred compensation plan [457(b)] which may provide present tax advantages and future retirement savings. Such arrangements are made directly with the providers and the County will administer payroll deductions only.

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Each applicant must complete this supplemental questionnaire as a part of the applicant screening and selection process. The information you provide will be reviewed and used to determine your eligibility to move forward in the selection process. Incomplete responses, false statements, omissions, or partial information may result in disqualification from the selection process. Do you agree to answer each supplemental question truthfully and that your responses can be verified from information included within the application?

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Do you have at least six (6) months of full-time experience in a legal, government, or judicial organization which has included responsibility for scheduling, organizing, or coordinating jury management activities? If yes, your work history section must include this experience.

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+ No

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