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Job Details for Jury Administrator

Court Name/Organization Nebraska District Court
Overview of the Position 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.
Location Omaha, Lincoln, NE
Opening and Closing Dates 04/10/2026 - 05/03/2026
Appointment Type Permanent
Classification Level/Grade CL 27
Salary $59,732 - $98,068
Link to Court Careers Information https://www.ned.uscourts.gov/public/employment-opportunities
Announcement Number 26-13
Link to Job Announcement

Position Description

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.

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.

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.

Employee 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

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Miscellaneous

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.

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.

Application Info

Applicants must submit a PDF document to USDCHR@ned.uscourts.gov 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.

The federal Judiciary is an Equal Employment Opportunity employer.