Jury & Operations Clerk - Remote Eligible

U.S. Courts; Norfolk (VA); Remote; USD 50,000 - 81,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Telework eligible

Job summary

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is seeking qualified applicants for a Jury and Operations Clerk position in Norfolk, VA. This role supports jury functions, manages JMS/eJuror systems, and assists jurors and court staff throughout trials and grand jury processes.

The position requires a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred) and offers telework options. Salary ranges from $50,094 to $81,458 per year, with applications due by 2026-11-10.

Qualifications

• High school diploma or equivalent required.
• Bachelor's degree preferred.

Responsibilities

• Perform duties related to master wheel refill and grand jury selection.
• Monitor and record the jury questionnaire process, juror attendance and selection.
• Provide support and assist jurors during jury service.
• Prepare and mail summons and forms; process juror payments, reimbursements, attendance certificates, returned summons, data entry, and excusal letters.
• Operate the Jury Management System (JMS), eJuror, and related systems; review data quality and correct qualification questionnaires and summons records.
• Prepare and conduct juror orientation; assist with parking, lodging, refreshments, and courtroom directions for trial and grand jury selection.
• Resolve routine deferral, waiver, and special-needs requests; prepare failure-to-appear letters and rescheduling.
• For high-profile cases, gather supporting documentation and prepare memoranda for judicial decisions.
• Monitor the court calendar to determine the number of jurors needed for jury trials.
• Maintain interactive voice response telephone information for summoned jurors and update juror demographic and contact information.
• Coordinate jury activities with chambers, clerk's office staff, U.S. Attorney's Office, and other parties, including for high-profile or lengthy trials.
• Enter and compile empaneled juror information in JMS and eJuror; provide jury panel information to judges, the Clerk of Court, Chief Deputy Clerk and Jury Supervisor.
• Empanel Norfolk and Newport News grand juries, including opening sessions, calling roll, swearing in prospective jurors, reinforcing orientation procedures, and administering oaths to selected grand jurors.
• Prepare monthly and annual statistical reports for submission to the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts.
• Prepare show-cause memoranda for judges regarding jurors who fail to appear.
• Serve as the District's primary prisoner case assignment clerk and perform prisoner case openings as appropriate.
• Manage other case management duties as assigned.

Education

High School Diploma

Bachelor's degree preferred

Job description

The United States District Court for the Eastern District of Virginia is seeking qualified applicants for a Jury and Operations Clerk position in Norfolk, VA. This role supports jury functions, manages JMS/eJuror systems, and assists jurors and court staff throughout trials and grand jury processes.

The position requires a high school diploma (bachelor's preferred) and offers telework options. Salary ranges from $50,094 to $81,458 per year, with applications due by 2026-11-10.