Jury CoordinatorLocation: 14250 49th Street North, Clearwater, FL 33756***ONLY PINELLAS COUNTY GOVERNMENT EMPLOYEES IN THE CLERK'S DEPARTMENT MAY APPLY***This is specialized clerical work coordinating the jury activities for the Clerk of the Circuit Court.An employee in this class ensures the courts are supplied with adequate jurors in a timely manner.
Work requires strong interpersonal skills working with the jurors, judiciary, and other related agencies, either in person or on the phone, to ensure their needs are met.
Employees may act as a group leader over assigned court locations.Work requires exercising independent judgment and a high degree of coordination in assessing the needs of the judiciary.
Independent work decisions are made based on experience and knowledge of departmental operations as well as laws, rules, and regulations governing jury-related services, but the more difficult policy, procedural or legal questions are referred to a superior for decision.What Would You Do?Determine the approximate number of jurors needed to summon for the various courts; order summons; adjust numbers of jurors as requested by the court.Coordinate the handling of juror excuse requests.Conduct juror orientation in any one of three trial court locations, as often as four times per week.Disperse the jurors for each court, making decisions based upon type and status of the case; project the approximate time jurors will be available to the court when recycling of jurors is required.Prepare juror attendance and payroll records; compile and prepare daily, weekly, and monthly reports.Provide personal and telephone information and service to jurors.Assist in training clerical support staff who provide support in the Jury Services Department.Perform related work as assigned or required.What Do You Need To Have?2 years clerical experience, and practical skills in the use of computer equipment, orAn equivalent combination of education, training, and/or experience.Highly DesirablePublic speaking experience.Strong interpersonal skills.Knowledge, Skills, and AbilitiesKnowledge of the laws, rules, and regulations governing jury and court-related services.Knowledge of legal terminology, Business English, spelling, and math.Knowledge of automated office procedures and practices.Skilled in the application of quality customer service.Skill in public speaking.Ability to maintain public relations in an effective, tactful, and courteous manner.Ability to make decisions in accordance with laws and regulations and apply these to work problems.Ability to train support staff in the requirements of Jury Service.Ability to provide information correctly and concisely, both orally and in writing.Our benefits rank among the top in the area!Looking for a strong retirement?
We have you covered as members of the Florida Retirement System (FRS) with investment and pension options.We have deferred compensation programs and wellness centers to name a few perks.
Check out these and more!Want To Learn More?Please review the full classification description with the Physical/Mental Demands and Working Conditions at the below link.Jury Coordinator, C18
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