Assistant Jury Bailiff

Summary

Under Direct Supervision Provides juror orientation and instructs jurors as to their duties and general court procedures and assists with creation, coordination and preparation of jury panels.

Duties and Responsibilities

• Provides juror orientation and instructs jurors as to their duties and general court procedures and assists with creation, coordination and preparation of jury panels

• Processes jury questionnaires for high profile cases and provides specific jury instructions regarding those cases

• Generates and distributes certificates of attendance for jurors and validates parking garage tickets

• Answers general questions in person, by mail and by telephone regarding jury duty, disqualifications and postponements

• Prepares bulk mailings of jury summons

• Processes outgoing mail to jurors and incoming mail from jurors such as exemptions, disqualifications and postponements

• Coordinates and schedules the Central Jury Room for events with other offices/departments and outside agencies

• Compiles jury operational and statistical data and prepares various types of reports for the Elections Department, Auditor's Office, County Clerk's Office and the State Comptroller's Office

• Files and maintains records regarding jury panels reporting to the Juvenile District Courts and the Justice of the Peace Courts and voucher records for jurors reporting to the Municipal Courts

• Delivers and retrieves documents from County offices

• Provides administrative assistance to department staff

• Performs other duties as required

Minimum Qualifications

• Graduation with a High School or General Education Degree (GED) certificate and one (1) year general office administrative experience; or equivalent combination of education and experience

• Knowledge of basic office procedures; knowledge of word processing and spreadsheet software

• Skill in typing 45 wpm with only 7 errors; skill in filing and organization of data and records; skill in performing basic mathematical calculations; skill in operating personal computer, typewriter and basic office equipment

• Ability to understand and follow instructions; ability to organize, compile information and record information accurately; ability to maintain records; ability to communicate with diverse groups of individuals utilizing tact and diplomacy; ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with co-workers, County employees and the public

• Must have high-quality customer service skills

• Must be bilingual in English and Spanish

• Must secure and maintain a favorable background investigation and clearance

• Must clear a pre-employment physical and a pre-employment drug screen test

• May be required to work more than 40 hours during the workweek

Working Environment and Physical Demands:

• Working conditions are primarily in an office environment

• Occasionally moves items weighing up to 15 pounds

• Occasionally moves about the office

• Frequently communicates with others; must be able to exchange accurate information

• Constantly operates a computer and other office productivity machinery

• Positions self to perform essential functions

• Must be able to remain in a stationary position

Supplemental Information

Workstations with internet access are available, if needed, to view job postings and apply online at 211 S Flores, San Antonio, TX 78204, 8am - 5pm, Monday through Friday. Phone: 210-335-2545.

EQUAL OPPORTUNITY EMPLOYER

Bexar County is an Equal Opportunity Employer and committed to Workplace Diversity. We are committed to providing equal opportunity for protected veterans and individuals with disabilities.

Reasonable accommodations may be made to enable individuals with disabilities to perform the essential functions.