District Court Clerk-Jury

Performs a variety of clerical, secretarial and routine administrative duties as required to expedite and maintain proper processes and procedures for jury selection as governed by Idaho Law; performs related work as required.

Classification Summary

The principal function of an employee in this class is to administer the jury process and maintain contact with the public requested to serve as jurors.   As such, the employee in this class must demonstrate good public relations shills and the ability to understand and comply with State law with regard to jury service.  At times, more jurors are needed or extensive trials are scheduled, so the work can be hectic or busier than other clerk positions.   The work is performed under the general direction of the elected Clerk and judges. The principal duties of this class are performed in a general office environment.

Examples of Work (Illustrative Only)

• Administers the jury summons process pursuant to Idaho law;
• Assists in monitoring court Jury calendar and determines number of jurors needed;
• Compiles and maintains the master jury list by qualifying and summoning jurors; 
• Processes the jury summons notices;
• Responds to callers seeking information related to jury duty; instructs callers in civil duties and responsibilities related to jury duty;
• Reviews requests for disqualification and excuses from jury service and makes appropriate determinations according to established policy and guidelines;
• Records the daily message for the code-a-phone;
• Monitors the responses by the juror on the code-a-phone;
• Contacts jurors who have not followed the proper phone-in procedure; prepares Orders to Show Cause and facilitates the juror being served through the Sheriff’s Office;
• Maintains daily attendance records for jurors and computes jury fees monthly;
• Responds to citizens’ questions and comments in a courteous and timely manner;
• Performs all work duties and activities in accordance with County policies, procedures and safety practices.

• Monitors proper functioning of the code-a-phone;
• Backs-up other clerks and functions as needed;
• Performs other related duties as required.

Knowledge of:

• Court practices, procedures and protocol;
• Legal process and statutes related to the jury system;
• General office practices and procedures;
• Computer based information systems and applications related to jury list database.

Ability to:

• Work independently;
• Quickly learn and apply the laws, rules and regulations established for jury service;
• Interpret and explain jury selection processes and procedures;
• Deal with a variety of personalities in a polite and tactful manner;
• Make sound and reasonable decisions in accordance with laws, ordinances, regulations and established procedures;
• Perform a wide variety of duties and responsibilities with accuracy and speed under the pressure of time-sensitive deadlines;
• Maintain effective working relationships with elected officials, public, supervisory personnel, and fellow employees;
• Understand and follow oral and/or written policies, procedures and instructions;
• Operate a personal computer;
• Communicate effectively, verbally and in writing;
• Operate a variety of office equipment.

Acceptable Experience and Training:

• High school diploma/GED with course background in general office skills; and
• At least one year of previous office or court related experience; and
• Customer Services or public relations experience preferred; or 
• Any equivalent combination of education and experience that provides the knowledge and abilities necessary to perform the work. 

• Sufficient clarity of speech and hearing or other communication capabilities, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to communicate effectively;
• Sufficient vision or other powers of observation, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to establish, maintain and monitor documents;
• Sufficient manual dexterity with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to operate computer equipment and other office equipment;
• Sufficient personal mobility and physical reflexes, with or without reasonable accommodation, which permits the employee to work in an office setting.

Position to remain open until filled.