Jury Assistant

Do you enjoy teamwork, service, and being part of something bigger than yourself? If so, the U.S. District Court might be the right place for you. We are publicly funded by people just like you and me – U.S. taxpayers – so, we can’t offer pay and perks you might find in the private sector. However, what we offer is steady pay, work-life balance, great health/dental/vision benefits, 11 paid holidays off, one of the best 401(k) plans around with a 5% match, a genuine defined pension, tuition reimbursement, telework and a free annual public transportation pass.

If that’s not enough, you will be part of providing equal access to justice for all.

We are a part of the judicial branch, one of the three separate branches of the federal government. We independently set our own employment policies such as remote work and performance management. We value our employees' individualism and continue to strive towards a diverse, equitable and inclusive workplace.

The Clerk’s Office of the United States District Court for the District of Colorado is accepting applications for a Jury Assistant. The Clerk’s Office of the U.S. District Court for the District of Colorado provides effective and efficient administrative and case management assistance and support to the judicial officers of the Court. The Jury Assistant is primarily responsible for performing administrative and customer service work to coordinate and prepare qualified jurors for jury selection in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures, and rules.

The Jury Assistant works to ensure the efficient and fair operations related to jury selection, including qualification, summoning, orientation, management, and payment of jurors for petit and grand juries; and assists with determinations regarding juror attendance. Jury Assistants are the “face” of the court and provide frontline customer service.

• Perform duties relating to master wheel refill and jury selection. Monitor and record the jury questionnaire process, juror attendance and selection. Provide support and assistance to jurors during jury service.
• Prepare and mail summonses, correspondence and forms. Process payments and reimbursements for jurors and prepare attendance certificates. Process completed questionnaires, including data entry and preparation of postponement, excusal and disqualification letters.
• Resolve routine juror candidate requests for deferral, waiver, or special needs. Prepare “failure to appear” letters and reschedule and/or advise jury administrator of non‑compliant jurors.
• Operate the court’s Jury Management System (JMS), eJuror, Advanced Judicial Information Systems (AJIS) and other automated systems. Perform quality checks on data entry and make appropriate corrections.
• Maintain and update demographic and other information on juror candidates.
• Conduct limited research and communicate with the Colorado Department of Corrections regarding the status of a felon’s right to serve on a jury.
• Scan and upload into JMS documentation relevant to a juror’s eligibility.
• Maintain and update the inbound and outbound juror messages through use of an automated system.
• Monitor court calendars to determine the appropriate number of jurors needed for each jury selection.
• Work with and coordinate needs and jury activity with Chambers, Clerk’s Office, U.S. Marshals, U.S. Attorney’s Office and other groups to ensure the smooth operation of high‑profile or protracted jury trials.
• Check in jurors, conduct juror orientation and assist jurors with their logistical needs. Prepare and direct juries to the appropriate courtroom.
• Perform duties to impanel grand juries, including coordination of judge’s and U.S. Attorney’s Office calendars. Prepare documentation for selection process and subsequent attendance and payment of jurors; provide operational and logistical support for grand jury as required.
• Prepare and provide statistical data on petit and grand jury panels.
• Serve as a liaison for the jury administrator with other agencies, outside vendors and local building management as requested.
• Perform other related duties as assigned.

The successful applicant…