Part Time Business Opportunities at Home

Find Extra Money Online — Sign Up to Be a Surrogate Juror

Aug 25, 2009 Vicki F. Chavis

Working part time from home helps families earn extra income. If a job loss occurs or small children are at home, an online job can help create a viable stream of income.

Working at home can be a simple way to reduce stress by adding an extra paycheck to a family's budget. It may also be a temporary response to a sudden, unexpected life change. Whether it's a job loss, a serious illness or unexpected house repair, a second part time job can offer a cushion for a family in need.

A wild variety of choices exist on the internet and not all of them are scams. Knowing what is real and what is a scam can take many hours of research online. Here are two online opportunities that will appeal to certain people; those interested in law or in serving as surrogate jurors from the comfort of their own homes.

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This business opportunity may be perfect for a person who likes using his or her intellect. While there are two different companies offering paid work, one is straightforward (Online Verdict) and one picks mock jurors in a random selection (Trial Practice).

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If hired by the first company, Trial Practice, a surrogate juror can help resolve actual legal cases in his local community while earning $100-$150 for each case. Real cases will be heard and the surrogate juror will be paid at the end of each completed session.

Although subject to random selection with this company, one can serve as a surrogate juror and help resolve real cases. If a person is interested in resolving legal matters and has a desire to actively participate as an e-trial juror, this position might be a perfect fit.

If hired to participate as an independent contractor, each person must report his or her earnings when paying taxes. This is the responsibility of each individual if the decision is made to work as a surrogate juror for this Trial Practice. Only U.S. citizens over the age of eighteen may apply.

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Juror feedback is desired by attorneys to really understand their cases, to discern settlement values and the all-around general attitudes and opinions of the average citizen. Online Verdict was "created by experienced trial consultants to provide attorneys with case feedback from qualified jurors in the case venue if the case venue does not warrant a traditional focus group or mock trial," as stated in the online information for Online Verdict. Choosing an opportunity like this is definitely suited for people who enjoy being intellectually stimulated.

To be an e-trial juror and decide real cases while earning additional money working at home could be a perfect situation for:

a stay at home mom
a professional business person temporarily at home due to an injury or illness
a student trying to earn extra money
a retiree
a self-employed professional

Only U.S. citizens over the age of eighteen may apply and can expect no long-term commitment. Each mock juror can choose his/her own cases and expect to spend anywhere from 20 minutes to one hour on each case, depending upon the complexity of each.

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While working as a mock juror for Online Verdict, payments can start at $20 per case and go up to $60 per case, depending on the time involved and length of service. Checks are mailed out once per month. The number of cases a mock juror may be asked to review will also vary depending on the number of attorneys in the local area using this service.

At Online Verdict's current website, it is stated, "You only receive payment if you complete the study. You have no obligation to review a case once you start."

Options to make money on the internet abound. Choose wisely according to your talents and the integrity of the online company involved.

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