Temporary - Mock Jurors - Law- Advocacy Program - (UTEMPS)

Temporary - Mock Jurors - Law- Advocacy Program - (UTEMPS)

Hiring Department: Office of Human Resources

Position Open To: All Applicants

Weekly Scheduled Hours: 4

FLSA Status: Non-Exempt from FLSA

Earliest Start Date: Immediately

Position Duration: Expected to Continue Until Sep 18, 2026

Location: UT MAIN CAMPUS

General Notes: Temporary assignments may be filled at any time; only competitive applicants selected will be contacted and provided with instructions on the continued application process. Please no phone calls or emails. Please note we have two sessions - Wednesday, September 16th and Friday, September 18th. -(4) hours per session. See work shift information below for the work hours. At the time of selection - candidate will select session. Several positions to fill.

Purpose: Mock Jurors will participate in practice session(s) for a team of three students preparing to compete in a Jury Selection competition in mid-Sept. Mock jurors participating in these practice rounds will hear an opening statement and then be questioned (as if on a real jury selection panel) by the students.

Responsibilities:

• Mock Jurors will participate in practice sessions for a team of three students preparing to compete in a Jury Selection competition towards the end of Sept. Mock jurors participating in these practice rounds will hear an opening statement.
• And then be questioned (as if on a real jury selection panel) by the students. Mock Jurors will have to fill out and submit a Juror Info Form (via Microsoft Forms) prior to the date they participate.

Required Qualifications

High school grad or GED. Must be willing to answer jury selection questions. Must be able to receive, via email, juror info form link to be completed and returned prior to practice session which they are participating. Must be punctual to session. Good communication skills.

Preferred Qualifications

High school grad or GED. Must be willing to answer jury selection questions. Must be able to receive, via email, juror info form link to be completed and returned prior to practice session which they are participating. Must be punctual to session.

Hourly Rate

$23.00

Working Conditions

• Attire: Business casual
• Standard Office Environment

Work Shift

• Session # 1 - Wednesday, September 16th, 2026 - Work hours - 2:00 p.m. to 6:00 p.m.
• Session # 2 - Friday, September 18th, 2026 - Work hours 5:30 p.m. to 9:30 p.m.

Required Materials

• Resume/CV
• 3 work references with their contact information; at least one reference should be from a supervisor

The University of Texas at Austin Staff