Posting number: 121JG
Department: Clerk of Superior Court
Job classification: Jury Clerk
Posting type: Open
Categories: Court Administration
This position is advertised at the minimum hourly rate. Salary will be determined based on education and experience at the time of offer.
**Applications are sought on behalf of the Clerk of Superior Court in Yuma County. Yuma County Human Resources does not review any applications submitted for this position. All applications are forwarded to Clerk of Superior Court Human Resources in Yuma County**
Performs specialized duties and functions in support of the operations of the jury process for Yuma County Superior Court; processes paperwork and legal forms for jury service procedures, and coordinates jury activities during court trials; provides information and customer service to the public within scope of authority.
(Illustrative Only) Reviews Request for Jurors order, including number of jurors wanted for trial period; coordinates work to randomly select the determined number of jurors to be summoned; oversees mailing of juror questionnaires; responds to inquiries and questions from citizens and others; maintains records and files associated with jury selection and processing; performs work within scope of authority and according to Arizona Revised Statutes (A.R.S. § 21); reviews and evaluates questionnaires, applies statutory regulations to determine juror eligibility, and maintains records and files of juror requests, status and appearance; maintains contact with court officials to determine on-going need for jurors during period specified; notifies potential jurors of changes to court schedule and need for appearance; updates website; processes jurors appearing on trial date; records appearances, and notes absences and failures to appear; randomly assigns jurors to courtrooms; reassigns or releases jurors from service based upon need and instructions from judges; responds to inquiries from the public, jurors, attorneys and other interested parties; manages jury funds; processes juror payroll and related expenses; accounts for all jury expenses; correlates juror pay envelopes, thank you letters and other correspondence between the court and the jurors; maintains statistical and financial records, compiles data and provides reports; performs related duties as required or assigned.
High school diploma or GED; AND two years' experience as a Courtroom Clerk, preferably in the State of Arizona; OR any equivalent combination of experience and/or education from which comparable knowledge, skills and abilities have been achieved.
This classification requires the applicant to pass extensive criminal background checks; a valid Arizona State Driver’s License may be required; Arizona Committee on Judicial Education and Training (COJET) yearly accreditation is required.
Knowledge of: Applicable State of Arizona statutes, rules, administrative orders, policies and procedures, Federal rules and requirements, including Arizona Revised Statutes Title 21; Yuma County and Superior Court policies and procedures; basic legal terminology and Arizona court processes and procedures; basic principles and practices of record keeping, bookkeeping, case and case flow management, jury management, automation, and office operations; State and Federal laws and regulations governing the release of information from court records; Arizona specialized software applications and technology.
Skills in: Preparing, filing, and distributing various types of legal documents; explaining court procedures in a clear, concise, and comprehensive manner to citizens; preparing clear and comprehensive written and statistical reports; working under pressure in a dynamic environment with changing priorities; dealing tactfully and courteously with those seeking information about court functions and activities; closely following verbal and written instructions and procedures; maintaining accurate records; establishing and maintaining effective working relationships with co-workers and court personnel; operating a personal computer utilizing a variety of business software; communicating effectively verbally and in writing; making arithmetical calculations with speed and accuracy.
Work is performed in a standard office environment and Court facilities.
Yuma County is one of four original counties designated by the first Territorial Legislature. It maintained its original boundaries until 1983 when voters decided to split Yuma County into LaPaz County in the north and a new "Yuma County" in the south. For many years, Yuma served as the gateway to the new western territory of California, which brought thousands from around the world in search of gold, or those who had it. In 1870, the Southern Pacific Railroad bridged the river. Yuma became a hub for the railroad and was selected as the county seat in 1864.
Yuma County is bordered by California on the West/Mexico on the South and has a year-round population of approximately 200,000 residents. During the winter, the population increases by about 90,000 due to the sun-seeking Winter Visitors affectionately known as "Snowbirds".
