Jury Support Specialist / EH

Job Description

The salary for this position is: $22.50 an hour.

Thurston County Superior Court offers a fantastic opportunity to learn more about jury duty and to assist in creating a warm and welcoming environment for citizens reporting for jury duty. In the role of Jury Support Specialist, you will assist citizens as they check in for jury duty, understand their role in the court system, and respond to various questions about jury service. You will participate in the preparation and presentation of jury orientations, which includes communicating juror expectations, courtroom rules, and guiding jury panels. This position interacts with all professionals involved in civil and criminal jury trials, including lawyers, staff, courtroom clerks, and members of the public.

Essential functions may include, but are not limited to, the following:

• Maintaining jury facilities.
• Guide the jury panel through jury selection.
• Clearly and efficiently communicate Judges’ instructions to the jury.
• Provide jury escort to and from the courtroom.
• Provide assistance to the jurors during jury trials and deliberation.
• Transmit instructions and exhibits from court to jurors.
• Provide support to jury administration.
  
  

Learn More about Thurston County Superior Court and jury duty at: Jury Service | Thurston County (thurstoncountywa.gov)

Working Conditions

• Work Environment – Courthouse setting with the public.
• Schedule - An on-call position that enjoys a flexible schedule and works around your availability. Court hours are Monday through Friday, 8:00 am to 5:00 pm.
• Travel Requirements – Between Courthouses – less than a mile apart.
• Customer Interactions - Interactions with the public. Potentially volatile situations may put court personnel in physical danger.
  
  

Who We Are

Thurston County values the diversity of the people it hires and serves. Inclusion to us means fostering a workplace in which individual differences are recognized, appreciated, and responded to in ways that fully develop and utilize each person’s talents and strengths. We are dedicated to recruiting and developing a talented workforce from various cultures, lifestyles, backgrounds, and perspectives who are committed to our vision and core values. Thurston County Racial Equity and Inclusion Webpage

Why you’ll love it here: Thurston County is located between Seattle and Portland in Western Washington’s South Puget Sound Region. Perched in between the mountains and the ocean, the area boasts the perfect blend of year-round outdoor activities including boating, hiking, skiing, and more. The region is also home to the state capitol city of Olympia, known for its many restaurants, microbreweries, coffee shops, farmer’s markets, kids’ activities, history, and art events. Discover more about life in Thurston County at Experienceolympia.com .

Message to potential applicants: We understand that some potential applicants are less likely to apply for jobs unless they believe they meet every one of the functions or skills listed in a job description. We are most interested in finding the best candidate for the job, and we understand that may be someone who will learn some of these skills on the job. If you are interested in this position, and meet the minimum qualifications, we encourage you to go ahead and apply! Feel free to think about how you will bring your own set of skills to the role and tell us about the potential that you hold.

Qualifications

• High School diploma or equivalent.
• Must be able to pass a background investigation.
• Ability to communicate effectively both orally and in writing.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional decorum, and adherence to legal and ethical requirements.
  
  

Desired Skills

• We are seeking candidates who can interact and communicate in a clear, positive, and engaging manner. Ideal candidates will have excellent interpersonal skills, such as dependability, leadership, flexibility, patience, and teamwork.
• Experience working in professional office, court systems, or a related field that includes experience working in a legal environment OR any equivalent combination of experience and education that provides the applicant with the desired skills, knowledge, and ability required to perform essential functions.
• Knowledge of courtroom procedures and etiquette, jury selection, and movement.
• Ability to manage large groups with confidence, discretion, and diplomacy.
  
  

Other Related Recruitment Information

Questions about this recruitment? Please contact: Camille Goldy at 360-786-5456

This Position Is

• Extra Help / On-call
• Not represented by a union
• Not eligible for benefits unless mandated by law
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)
  
  

Items Requested For Consideration

• Application
• Resume
• References
• Supplemental Questions
  
  

Please note: Information in this announcement is subject to change without notice at any time during the length of the job advertisement.

THURSTON COUNTY IS AN EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Thurston County is committed to provide equal opportunity to all persons seeking or having access to its employment, services and activities, which is free from restriction based on race, sex, marital status, color, creed or religion, national origin, age, sexual orientation, including gender expression or identity, pregnancy, status as an honorably discharged veteran or military status, genetic information, or the presence of any sensory, mental or physical disability, unless based upon bona fide occupational qualifications. Applicants with disabilities who need accommodation with the application or selection process should contact Thurston County’s Human Resources, at (360) 786-5498. Those who are deaf, deaf-blind, hard of hearing or speech impaired may use the statewide relay system to reach Thurston County offices and departments to conduct their business telephonically. Relay users can simply dial 7-1-1 (or 1-800-833-6388) to connect with Washington Relay.