How to Earn Money as an Online Juror
Online jury services provide lawyers and other litigants, like insurers, an opportunity to pre-try their cases in front of a mock jury to learn what works and what doesn't. If you have an interest in the law or just want a fun and interesting way to earn extra cash, you can apply as one of the online jurors. As of 2011, sites are paying between $5 and $100 per case.
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Visit one or more online jury website to learn the qualifications and apply. Generally, you must meet the qualifications for a real juror, which are being at least 18 years of age and a U.S. citizen with no felony convictions who is able to read and write. Most sites will also require that you not be a practicing attorney, paralegal or legal assistant, be related to a practicing attorney or be employed in any association with insurance claims.
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Go to the sites you chose in Step 1 and fill out their online application and small survey. You will provide your full name, address, contact numbers and your Social Security number. Jurors are sometimes chosen by the individuals requesting the service, and sometimes they are chosen at random, but with either process these questions are essential.
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Signing up for more than one site will increase your chances of being chosen for jury duty. Some sites are strict as far as how many times jurors can work over the course of a year.Signing up for all the sites you qualify for will increase your chances for steady work.
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Read all the instructions carefully, once you are chosen for jury duty, and give honest answers. This will increase your credibility as an online juror and better your chances of being chosen again.
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Tips & Warnings
While this type of work from home job is sporadic at best, it can be fun for those interested in our justice system.
Legitimate sources of work at home rarely require an upfront fee or membership dues. Beware of any site that asks for money upfront or your credit card information.
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