Bailiff / Jury Support Specialist

County of Thurston; Olympia (WA); On-site; USD 30,000 - 50,000; Part time

Job summary

Thurston County Superior Court seeks a Jury Support Specialist to assist citizens during jury duty, help them understand their role in the court system, and respond to questions about juror service. You will participate in preparing and presenting jury orientations, including communicating juror expectations, courtroom rules, and guiding panels.

This on-site, on-call position involves guiding jurors through the process, escorting them to the courtroom, maintaining facilities, and supporting jury

Qualifications

• Excellent written and verbal communication.
• Ability to maintain confidentiality, professional decorum.
• Must pass a background investigation.

Responsibilities

• Assist citizens checking in for jury duty.
• Explain juror role and court procedures.
• Present juror orientations and communicate expectations.
• Escort jurors to and from the courtroom.
• Provide support to jury administration.
• Maintain jury facilities.

Skills

Communication skills

Public interaction

Discretion

Education

High School diploma or equivalent

Job description

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.

QUALIFICATIONS:

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

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: Ashley Dunlap at 360-754-4405.

THIS POSITION IS:

• Not represented by a union
• Not eligible for benefits
• Eligible for overtime under the Fair Labor Standards Act (FLSA)

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 [phone]. 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.