Jury Assistant (Jury Commissioner’s Office) - Non-Merit

Regular Schedule: 35 hours per week. 

A full-time, non-merit vacancy, with full County benefits, exists in the Circuit Court of Baltimore County.   

This job announcement may close at any time with little or no notice. Applicants are advised to apply promptly. 

Non-Merit positions are not classified within the Baltimore County Government Classification and Compensation Plan.

A list of eligible applicants will be established based on the examination as outlined below.

Current and future vacancies occurring in this class may be filled from the list of eligible applicants.

All interested candidates must apply at this time.

List all promotions and changes in job duties due to reclassification as separate work experience on your application. Applicants must include the dates of the promotions and/or reclassifications.

Note:  Failure to complete all fields of the "Work Experience" section of the application will result in your application not being considered. A resume will not be considered in determining your qualifications for a position.  Applicants selected for an interview may provide a resume at that time.

You MUST attach your transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.  Unofficial copies are accepted. 

Definition of Responsibility

The Jury Assistant assists the Jury Commissioner and the Assistant Jury Commissioner in the Circuit Court for Baltimore County and ensures that efficient operations and procedures are implemented and followed in the Jury Commissioner’s Office.

Essential Job Duties

The Jury Assistant performs a variety of duties that are assigned on a daily basis which include, but are not limited to, the following: 

• Entering information into the data base regarding prospective Petit and Grand Jurors and answering telephone inquiries about reporting procedures and requirements; 

• Assisting in the orientation and “checking-in” of new jurors by maintaining attendance and payment records; 

• Coordinating with judges, court staff, and assignment personnel regarding the preparation and organization of jury panels needed for court (voir dire); and 

• Maintaining files and records in the Jury Commissioner’s Office. Some public speaking may be required on a routine basis. The Assistant may also help in the preparation of financial reports and monthly management data related to juror service and utilization. Incumbents will assist the Jury Commissioner generally in the requisition of supplies for summonses and other office related materials. 

Examples of Other Duties 

• Performs other assigned duties or tasks as required.

High School diploma or an appropriate equivalent, plus three years of clerical or secretarial or office administration experience
or  
Associate's degree, plus one year clerical, secretarial or office administration experience

Preferred Qualifications 
Court related experience

Knowledge, Skills, and Abilities

• Knowledge of court procedures and the ability to apply them accurately in daily work.
• Ability to exercise a high degree of judgment, tact, diplomacy, and professionalism when interacting with judges, public officials, attorneys, the public, and other professional personnel.
• Working knowledge of legal terminology, legal forms, methods, and procedural requirements used in court and administrative processes.
• Proficiency in Microsoft Word or comparable word-processing software, including the ability to prepare, edit, and format documents accurately.

Proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education
Applicants are required to submit proof of licenses, certifications and education beyond high school to meet the required and preferred qualifications of the position. Diplomas or transcripts must show the applicant's major field of study. Copies and unofficial transcripts are acceptable.

Failure to submit proof of Licenses, Certifications and Education will result in your application not being considered.  Proof of licenses, certifications, and/or education must be submitted with each application.

Proof of Degree Equivalency
Applicants who have obtained a degree from outside the United States of America are required to submit degree equivalence documentation from World Education Services, Inc. (www.WES.org).

Mail or deliver documents to:
ATTN:  Jury Assistant (Jury Commissioner’s Office) - Non-Merit
Office of Human Resources
Baltimore County Government
308 Allegheny Ave.
Towson, MD 21204

You MUST attach your resume, transcript(s) or license(s) to your application.

EXAMINATION PROCEDURE
Applicants will be qualified based on an evaluation of their training and experience, as stated on their application. Applicants must state the dates and duties of past and present experience clearly and completely for evaluation purposes. This position is a non-merit unclassified position with the Circuit Court for Baltimore County and is subject to the personnel policies and procedures adopted by the Court.

Physical and Environmental Conditions
The work of this classification is essentially sedentary but may include occasional walking, standing, lifting of boxes, or other limited physical activities.

Employment Background Investigation
Applicants selected for employment with Baltimore County must successfully complete an employment investigation, including, but not limited to criminal background, education, and fingerprinting checks.

Salary : $40,000 - $58,872