The Jury Specialist performs administrative and customer service work to coordinate and prepare qualified jurors for jury selection, in accordance with the United States Code, the Guide to Judiciary Policy, and approved internal controls, procedures, and rules. The incumbent assists in the jury process from beginning to end and assists in ensuring the Court's policies and procedures are carried out appropriately while maintaining the accuracy and integrity of the jury management system.
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- Applicants must be United States citizens or lawful permanent residents currently seeking citizenship or intending to become a citizen after meeting the eligibility requirement as outlined in 8 U.S.C § 1324b(a)(3)(B).
- False statements or omissions of information on any application materials or the inability to meet conditions of employment may be grounds for non-selection, withdrawal of an offer of employment, or dismissal after being employed.
- All information is subject to verification and background investigation.
- An FBI background check is required for all individuals appointed to positions in the U.S. Courts. New employees are considered 'provisional hires' pending the successful completion of the FBI background check.
- Employees are subject to mandatory participation in electronic funds transfer (EFT) for payment of net pay (i.e., Direct Deposit). (Limited exceptions are available upon request.)
Minimum Qualifications: Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent and one year of specialized experience.
Specialized Experience: Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry or report generation. Such experience is commonly encountered in law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, real estate and title offices, and corporate headquarters or human resources/payroll operations.
Desired Qualifications: Bachelor's degree from an accredited college or university. Court or legal experience.
Candidates must also demonstrate:
- A consistent past employment record;
- Experience in dealing with routine and complex assignments;
- Excellent typing and proofreading skills;
- A demonstrated ability to think through, analyze, and interpret written communications;
- A demonstrated ability to conduct independent research and apply policy and guidance to work products;
- Ability to prioritize tasks and work assignments, as well as forecast upcoming department needs and repriortize as needed;
- Superior oral and written communication skills, as well as presentation skills;
- Exacting attention to detail;
- Strong interpersonal skills; and
- A professional demeanor and appearance appropriate for a law or professional office environment.
Candidates must have a high school diploma or equivalent
- Employees of the United States Courts serve under "Excepted Appointment" and are considered "at will" employees. As such, employment can be terminated at any time. Furthermore, Federal Civil Service classifications do not apply.
- Duty station assignments are at the sole discretion of the appointing officer.
- The Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of posted job announcements or to withdraw an announcement entirely, either of which may occur without prior written or other notice.
- In the event a position becomes vacant in a similar classification within a reasonable time from the original announcement, the appointing officer may select an appointee from the candidates who responded to the initial announcement without posting the vacancy.
The United States District Court for the District of Oregon is an Equity Focused Employer.
We encourage applications from all qualified individuals and seek a diverse pool of applicants.Candidates should be committed to improving the efficiency of the Federal government, passionate about the ideals of our American republic, and committed to upholding the rule of law and the United States Constitution.
You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above.
Knowledge, skills, abilities and experience.
- Letter of interest;
- Completed AO-78, Application for Federal Judicial Branch Employment (generated via the applicant tracking system);
- Chronological resume; and
- List of 3 professional references.
See 'How to Apply' for instructions.
Education must be accredited by an accrediting institution recognized by the U.S. Department of Education in order for it to be credited towards qualifications. Therefore, provide only the attendance and/or degrees from schools accredited by accrediting institutions recognized by the U.S. Department of Education.
Failure to provide all of the required information as stated in this vacancy announcement may result in an ineligible rating or may affect the overall rating.
