Jury Administrator

Jury Administrator Omaha, NE Job Details Full-time $59,732 - $98,068 a year 8 hours ago Benefits Paid holidays Health insurance Dental insurance Vision insurance Loan forgiveness Flexible schedule Qualifications Statistics Record keeping Internal controls Tax reporting Customer service Writing skills Process improvement Data reporting Mid-level Administrative experience High school diploma or GED Clerical experience 2 years Full Job Description Summary This job opportunity is with the Judicial Branch of the Federal Government. This position is in the District Court clerk's office. Jury administrators perform administrative and customer service work to coordinate and prepare qualified jurors for jury selection in accordance with approved internal controls, procedures, and rules. Some travel between Omaha and Lincoln will be required. Learn more about this agency This job is open to The public U.S. Citizens, Nationals or those who owe allegiance to the U.S. Duties Duties include, but are not limited to, the following: Manage the District Court's jury system. Analyze the jury system and make recommendations for improvement to the clerk. Evaluate and test new jury systems. Create the court's jury wheels/lists. Prepare, mail, receive responses, and process qualification materials. Grant or deny requests for deferral of service and follow up on non-compliant jurors. Manage jury utilization of the court. Prepare orientation materials. Conduct juror orientation and assist jurors with their logistical needs. Create jury panels in preparation for trial. Monitor and record juror attendance for management of their service and payment. Prepare annual tax statements for juror compensation. Maintain jury system record. Prepare statistical reports for the clerk, judges, and the Administrative Office of the U.S. Courts. Perform other duties as assigned. Requirements Conditions of employment Applicants must be a citizen of the United States or eligible to work in the United States. To review citizenship requirements for employment in the Judiciary, please visit http://www.uscourts.gov. The final candidate will be subject to a background security check after a conditional offer of employment has been extended and accepted. Applicants will not be asked about their criminal history prior to receiving a tentative offer of employment. Applicants completing the AO-78 Application for Judicial Branch Employment are not required to complete questions 18 through 20 regarding criminal history. Criminal history is not in itself disqualifying. Providing false and/or misleading information may be grounds for removal from the application and selection process, as well as disciplinary action if discovered after an individual's date of hire. All application information is subject to verification. Employment will be provisional and contingent upon the satisfactory completion of the required background investigation. Employees are subject to mandatory electronic funds transfer. Except for probation officers, employees are considered "at will." Employees are required to adhere to the Code of Conduct for Judicial Employees. Qualifications Qualifications must be met at the time of the application. Must have a high school diploma or equivalent, two years of general experience, and two years of specialized experience. Experience with federal or state laws, regulations, and procedures related to jury selection and management is highly desirable. Strong customer service skills are essential, along with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively, both verbally and in writing. Candidates must also be able to confidently present procedural information to large groups. A college degree is preferred but not required.

General experience:

Progressively responsible clerical, office, or other work that indicates possession of, or the ability to acquire, the knowledge and skills needed to perform the position's duties.

Specialized experience:

Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrates the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involves 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 court judicial systems, law firms, legal counsel offices, banking and credit firms, educational institutions, social service organizations, insurance companies, and real estate and title offices. Education Must have a high school diploma or equivalent. Additional information The District of Nebraska is an Equal Opportunity Employer and has a strong commitment to achieving diversity among staff. Mission The U.S. District Court for the District of Nebraska exists to maintain and perpetuate a law-abiding society by preserving the rule of law through just and orderly resolution of disputes. 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. Benefits Health, dental, vision, life, and long-term care insurance Health and dependent reimbursement accounts Student loan forgiveness Federal Employee Retirement System Thrift Savings Plan with 5% match Flexible work schedule Telework Paid annual and sick leave Paid federal holidays Parking On-site fitness facility Review our benefits How you will be evaluated You will be evaluated for this job based on how well you meet the qualifications above. Please refer to the qualifications listed in this announcement. Required Documents Cover letter Resume Application Form AO-78 (all sections must be completed) Contact information for three professional references How to Apply Applicants must submit a PDF document to to include a: Cover letter Resume Application Form AO-78 (all sections must be completed) Contact information for three professional references Application materials that do not adhere to this procedure will not be considered. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. Travel reimbursement in connection with the selection process and/or relocation is not authorized. The Clerk of Court reserves the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement at any time or to withdraw it without prior notice. Agency contact information Lora Burke Phone (402) 661-7378 Email Address United States District Court, District of Nebraska 111 South 18th Plaza Suite 1125 Omaha, NE 68102 US Next steps Only the most qualified candidates will be contracted. Overview Accepting applications Open & closing dates 04/10/2026 to 05/03/2026 Salary $59,732 - $98,068 per year Pay scale & grade CL 27 Locations 1 vacancy in the following locations: Lincoln, NE Omaha, NE Remote job No Telework eligible Yes—as determined by the agency policy. Travel Required Occasional travel - You may be expected to travel for this position. Relocation expenses reimbursed No Appointment type Permanent Work schedule Full-time Service Excepted Promotion potential 27 Job family (Series) 0301 Miscellaneous Administration And Program Supervisory status No Security clearance Not Required Drug test No Financial disclosure No Bargaining unit status No Announcement number

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