Jury Administrator

Qualification

To qualify for the position of Jury Administrator, the applicant must have a high school diploma or the equivalent. A college degree in a business-related field, higher education courses, and/or experience in a court/legal environment is preferred. This position requires a detail-oriented self-starter who can maintain confidentiality and complete job duties in an accurate and timely manner with little oversight. Excellent organizational skills, the ability to be flexible and respond to requests with little or no notice, and the ability to manage multiple tasks are essential. Exceptional communication and service skills are critical as frequent contact with a variety of individuals within and outside of the Judiciary is required. Additionally, specialized court experience is required as stated below.

CL 25 - One year of specialized experience equivalent to work at CL 24 CL 26 - One year of specialized experience equivalent to work at CL 25 CL 27 - Two years of specialized experience with one year equivalent to work at CL

Specialized experience: Progressively responsible clerical or administrative experience requiring the regular and recurring application of clerical procedures that demonstrate the ability to apply a body of rules, regulations, directives, or laws and involve the routine use of specialized terminology and automated software and equipment for word processing, data entry, or report generation.

Educational Substitution: Education may not be substituted for specialized experience because operational court support positions require hands-on experience to be credited as specialized experience.

Benefits

Judiciary employees serve under excepted appointment (not civil service). Employees working at least 20-hours per week, or more are eligible for benefits. The generous Federal Employees benefits package includes:

Eleven paid Federal holidays Paid annual and sick leave Social Security and Medicare benefits Retirement benefits under the Federal Employees Retirement System (FERS-FRAE) Tax Deferred Retirement savings and investment plan under Thrift Savings Plan (TSP) with employer matching contributions Health benefits under the Federal Employees Health Benefits Program (FEHB) Supplemental Dental and Vision benefits offered through Federal Employees Vision and Dental Plan (FEDVIP) Life insurance benefits under the Federal Employees Group Life Insurance Program (FEGLI) Flexible Benefits Program for Health Care and Dependent Care Reimbursement Paid on-site assigned parking 24-hour on-site fitness center Mandatory electronic fund transfer (direct deposit) participation for payment of net earnings

Miscellaneous

Applicants must be U.S. citizens or eligible to work in the U.S. Reference and background checks will be conducted on the final candidate(s). Work is performed in an office setting. Professional/business casual attire is required. Work may be required beyond normal business hours based on the needs of the Court. There are no provisions for paying overtime to court employees. However compensatory time may be granted in accordance with policy. 

The most qualified applicants may be invited to one (or more) personal interview(s) with the Court. Applicants selected for interviews will be required to travel to the designated location at their own expense if interviewed in person. The Court is not authorized to reimburse applicants for travel and/or relocation expenses. All applicants who participate in the interview process will receive a written response if they are not selected. Please do not inquire about the status of your application.

Prior to appointment, the selectee considered for this position is required to undergo an FBI background check and investigation. The selectee may then be appointed provisionally, and retention will depend upon a favorable suitability determination of the investigation. Unfavorable results may result in termination of employment. The selectee is also subject to a one-year probationary period for this position.

Per Administrative Order 2021-7 all employees must be “fully vaccinated” against the COVID-19 virus (unless the Court has granted an exemption from this vaccination mandate on medical or religious grounds). “Fully vaccinated” is defined as two weeks after receiving the second dose of a two-dose vaccine (Pfizer or Moderna) or the single-dose vaccine (Johnson & Johnson). Acceptable forms of proof of vaccination include the Centers for Disease Control COVID-19 Vaccination Record Card issued by the vaccine provider or the SMART Health Card that can be found in the LA Wallet application for mobile devices. Exemptions to the vaccination requirement will only be considered for individuals with medical conditions that prevent them from being vaccinated or for individuals with sincerely held religious beliefs that prohibit them from being vaccinated. Procedures for exemption requests will be provided upon request.

The Court requires employees to adhere to a Code of Ethics and Conduct which is available to applicants for review upon request. Employees of the United States Courts are NOT included in the government’s Civil Service classification. They are, however, entitled to the same benefits as other federal government employees depending on the appointment type. Employees who work at the Court are considered at-will and work at the pleasure of the Court.

The Court has the right to modify the conditions of this vacancy announcement, withdraw the announcement, or fill the position at any time, any of which may occur without prior written notice.

The Court provides reasonable accommodations to applicants with disabilities in accordance with the American with Disabilities Act. If you need a reasonable accommodation, please notify human resources. The decision on granting reasonable accommodations will be made on a case-by-case basis. 

The U.S. District Court for the Middle District of Louisiana is an Equal Opportunity Employer and values diversity in the workplace.

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