BY LAUREEN MILES BRUNELLI
Some people may wonder if work as an online juror is just another work at home scam. No, it isn't. You can make money as an online juror, though probably not a lot or very consistently. But as with mostwork from home jobs, when searching for online juror jobs, you need to be on the lookout for scams.
Scroll down to find a job on an online jury among the legit companies listed below, and perhaps pick up some extra cash for giving your opinion. But before you do, read these questions and answers so you know what you're signing up for.
Online Jury FAQ
What is an online juror?
As attorneys prepare for trial, they often seek feedback on their case from people who are similar to those who may eventually sit on the jury they choose for the case. They can create a mock jury in the community where their case will be tried for that feedback, but that is very expensive. Companies offering mock juror services online allow lawyers to try out their case for much less.
Online jurors may listen to audio, view video presentations or read material and answer questions.
How much can I make sitting on an online jury?
Companies typically pay $10 to $60 to online jurors. Payment is often made via Paypal. Some online juror companies also recruit in-person mock juries. These pay more (but take more of time), up to $150.
Sign up for more than one online juror company in order to find more work. Most companies will only have occasional work for online jurors.
How do I become an online juror?
Signing up with online jury companies involves filling out an extensive questionnaire about yourself. When a lawyer needs an online juror that matches your demographics, you will be contacted.
Restrictions for online jurors vary. In general they might include:
- Must be age 18.
- Must be a U. S. citizen.
- Cannot be a convicted felon.
- Cannot be not be under indictment for a felony charge and some misdemeanor.
- Have basic reading and writing skills.
- Cannot be a lawyer, paralegal, or legal assistant.
- Cannot work in some parts of the insurance industry.
Among the information that will be required are your name, age, address, email, phone, driver's license number, race, political affiliation, household income, marital status, occupation, spouse's occupation and education level.
How can I tell if an advertisement for online jurors is a scam?
Do not pay to sign up as an online juror or give any financial information like bank account or credit card numbers. Companies that ask are likely scams.
[1] eJury.com
Sign up to evaluate a lawyer's case as a juror would and get paid $5 - $10 per case.
[2] JuryTalk.com
Conducted by the Wilmington Institute Network, a trial and settlement psychology firm, the site finds mock jurors for focus groups and mock trials.
[3] JuryTest.Net
Register to be a mock juror and then get paid from $5 to $50 to render your opinion on a case.
[4] OnlineVerdict.com
Act as a prospective juror and review cases for payment of $20 to $60 per case. Sign up and when your profile matches a lawyer's need you will be invited to sit on the "virtual jury."
[5] Resolution Research
This market research company recruits mock jurors to work on different kinds of projects such as a jury panel of consumers, business-to-business panel or medical panels.
[6] Sign Up Direct
Sign up to be a mock juror and get paid $100-$150 if you are selected. However, this is not an online review of a case but a live one so you would have to travel outside the home for the 8-10 hour session.
[7] Virtual Jury
After the in-depth registration process, which includes questions about your political opinions, job status and age, you wait to be contacted if a mock jury panel is appropriate for you.
Source : https://www.thebalancecareers.com/online-jury-profile-companies-3542848