Employment Opportunities
jury clerk
Position Summary:
The position requires exceptional customer service, communication skills, professionalism, and discretion. Under general supervision, the jury clerk performs clerical and customer service work while coordinating and preparing jurors for jury selection. This position is also responsible for filing, data entry of paperwork, answering questions, and maintaining the Jury Room. Work is performed under moderate supervision.
Education Requirement:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience Requirement:
Two (2) years of clerical experience that included providing customer service in person or via telephone. Experience in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole, and probation, legal or financial services preferably.
Skillsets and Abilities:
Functions and Responsibilities:
Assist jury managers and jury commissioners as follows:
This is a full-time position plus benefits (state pension plan, dental, life, medical, vision).
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: [email protected].
The position requires exceptional customer service, communication skills, professionalism, and discretion. Under general supervision, the jury clerk performs clerical and customer service work while coordinating and preparing jurors for jury selection. This position is also responsible for filing, data entry of paperwork, answering questions, and maintaining the Jury Room. Work is performed under moderate supervision.
Education Requirement:
High school diploma or GED equivalent.
Experience Requirement:
Two (2) years of clerical experience that included providing customer service in person or via telephone. Experience in court operations or in the fields of criminal justice, parole, and probation, legal or financial services preferably.
Skillsets and Abilities:
- Communicate clearly and effectively, both orally and in writing.
- Exercise sound judgment within general policy guidelines.
- Work cooperatively with the public, co-workers, supervisors, personnel, grand jury members, judicial officers, and others while under pressure and/or confidential issues and situations.
- Use tact and diplomacy when dealing with sensitive and/or confidential issues and situations.
- Establish and maintain highly effective, customer-focused working relationships with those encountered in the course of work.
- Maintain confidentiality of Court documents and records.
- Remember and apply rules, procedures and codes and other detailed information.
- Effectively utilize software to locate information, and accurately input, update, and maintain court records.
- Review and determine the sufficiency and accuracy of jury documents; determine and document juror qualifications status.
- Use standard office and business equipment including, but not limited to, personal computers, word processing, spreadsheets, database software, copier, scanner, fax machine, etc.
- Multitask, adjust to situations quickly, set priorities, and handle pressure in a fast- paced environment.
Functions and Responsibilities:
Assist jury managers and jury commissioners as follows:
- Operate the Court’s Jury Management System (JMS), the e-Juror component of JMS, and other automated systems. Perform quality checks on data entry and make appropriate corrections.
- Obtain and update list of prospective jurors; prepare and mail schedules to jurors; responds to requests of prospective jurors to be excused or disqualified from jury service.
- Greet jurors and welcome them to the Court; check-in jurors and assist jurors with their logistical needs. Prepare and direct juries to the appropriate courtroom or jury lounge.
- Open mail following established protocols, process incoming mail, perform routine data entry, and answer numerous inquiries either in person or on the phone.
- Manage the juror qualification questionnaire process utilizing the Jury Management System (JMS). Follow statutory requirements and court policies on determining the appropriate status.
- Prepare certificates and thank you letters to jurors.
- Print out confirmation sheets and prepare group assignment, service dates and parking pass for mail out.
- Assist in jury empanelment days including preparation of the jury lounge for jury orientation.
- Answer questions in-person, over the phone, and email from jurors and assist them in completing juror qualification forms.
- Validate jury parking, write attendance forms daily and at completion of service and/or request.
- Maintain records according to court policies and procedures.
- Perform other related duties as assigned.
This is a full-time position plus benefits (state pension plan, dental, life, medical, vision).
Qualified applicants should submit a cover letter and resume to: [email protected].
CERTIFIED COURT REPORTER
Position Summary
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court is seeking a qualified Court Reporter to create and maintain the official verbatim record of court proceedings. The Court Reporter is responsible for transcribing spoken or recorded speech into written form using a stenograph machine or voice-writing technology in combination with digital recording systems.
This position prepares, certifies, and distributes official transcripts of court proceedings as directed by the Court and ensures the accuracy, security, and integrity of the official legal record.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
Employees of the Court may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
Interested candidates should submit their resume and relevant certification for consideration to [email protected].
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court is seeking a qualified Court Reporter to create and maintain the official verbatim record of court proceedings. The Court Reporter is responsible for transcribing spoken or recorded speech into written form using a stenograph machine or voice-writing technology in combination with digital recording systems.
This position prepares, certifies, and distributes official transcripts of court proceedings as directed by the Court and ensures the accuracy, security, and integrity of the official legal record.
Essential Duties and Responsibilities
- Create accurate, verbatim records of court proceedings using stenographic or voice-writing methods.
- Prepare, edit, certify, and distribute official transcripts as directed by the Court.
- Maintain a complete, accurate, and secure record of court proceedings.
- File transcripts with appellate courts as required.
- Ensure proper operation and use of stenographic or digital recording equipment.
- Maintain confidentiality of court proceedings and records.
- Perform related duties as assigned.
- Certified Court Reporter (CCR) or equivalent certification required.
- Demonstrated proficiency in court reporting and transcript preparation.
- Knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
- Ability to produce accurate transcripts within required timeframes.
- Strong attention to detail and organizational skills.
Employees of the Court may be eligible for a comprehensive benefits package that includes:
- Louisiana State Employees’ Retirement System (LASERS) participation
- Medical insurance
- Dental insurance
- Life insurance
The physical demands described here are representative of those that must be met to successfully perform the essential functions of this job:
- Ability to speak and hear clearly.
- Vision abilities including close vision, distance vision, peripheral vision, depth perception, and the ability to adjust focus.
- Ability to sit for extended periods of time.
- Ability to reach, bend, and stoop as necessary to perform job duties.
Interested candidates should submit their resume and relevant certification for consideration to [email protected].
Equal Opportunity Employer
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court (“OPCDC”) is an equal opportunity employer. OPCDC values a diverse workforce reflective of the communities that it serves. OPCDC adheres to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, culture, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, caregiver status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship, age, or disability. OPCDC is committed to complying with all policies required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Executive Order 11246, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.
Orleans Parish Criminal District Court (“OPCDC”) is an equal opportunity employer. OPCDC values a diverse workforce reflective of the communities that it serves. OPCDC adheres to a policy of making employment decisions without regard to race, culture, color, religion, sex, sexual orientation, gender identity, national origin, marital status, caregiver status, prior record of arrest or conviction, citizenship, age, or disability. OPCDC is committed to complying with all policies required by Title VII of the Civil Rights Act of 1964, as amended; the Equal Employment Opportunity Act of 1972; Executive Order 11246, as amended; Section 504 of the Rehabilitation Act of 1973, as amended; and the Americans with Disabilities Act of 1990.