Judicial Clerk

Government of Alberta•Vermilion, AB

9d•$54,567 - $76,224•Onsite

About The Position

The Court and Justice Services Division provides a wide range of resolution and court services for people involved in legal disputes. In collaboration with the courts of Alberta, Court and Justice Services provides various programs and services including educating and helping Albertans finding solutions for legal issues and navigating the court system, offering programs at no cost or a nominal charge, and administrative support to all courts in Alberta. This competition will be used to fill current and future vacancies for wage, temporary and permanent Judicial Clerk positions in St. Paul and Vermilion, Alberta. Wages/casual/on-call positions have no guaranteed hours of work. The Court and Justice Services Division is looking for motivated, hardworking, and reliable individuals to join their team as Officers of the Court! Success in this role requires a strong sense of integrity, the ability to thrive in a fast-paced environment, and a passion for helping Albertans navigate the court system. We are currently creating a pool of qualified professionals for this highly respected role in the justice system. These roles are in St. Paul and Vermilion, AB in the Alberta Court of Justice and the Court of King’s Bench. As a Judicial Clerk, you will represent the administration of court in a responsible and professional manner that reflects the fair and equitable delivery of justice in Alberta. The shifting priorities between the courtroom and assisting the public and lawyers at the counter provides diversity on a daily basis. In this essential role, you will professionally represent the court administration, ensuring fair and equitable justice delivery. Your duties will involve a mix of courtroom, counter, and office tasks.

Requirements

For Judicial Clerk (JC): A high school diploma plus a minimum of six months of workplace experience.
For Senior Judicial Clerk (Sr. JC): A high school diploma plus a minimum of two years of related experience, including 18 months of directly related experience as a Judicial Clerk, as well as the successful completion of the departmental para-legal program.
Related experience considered: Experience as a Court or Counter Clerk; Experience in an administrative role working in a Courthouse; Experience working in a legal environment in roles such as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant or Administrative Support; Experience in office administration; Experience in administrative support; Experience working in a customer service role where you had to de-escalate situations (e.g., airline, banks, hospitals, schools, first responder); Experience handling cash or accepting payments (e.g., cashier or clerk).
Ability to obtain a Non-Presiding Justice of the Peace appointment (Canadian citizenship required).
A Commissioner for Oath appointment may also be required.
Minimum 35 words per minute typing speed.
A valid Driver’s License (class 5) with no restrictions and a reliable vehicle are required for travel to circuit Court locations.

Nice To Haves

Experience as a Judicial Clerk or Legal Assistant/Paralegal is preferred.
A Legal Assistant or Paralegal Certificate or Diploma is considered an asset.
Experience with Civil and Sheriff Entry System (CASES), the Justice On-Line Information Network (JOIN), or with the digital recording system (FTR) are assets.
Experience handling cash or accepting payment from clients as a cashier, or at a counter at a registry or bank will be considered an asset.
Experience using cloud-based conferencing technology will be considered an asset (for example Cisco based platforms, Microsoft 365, etc.).
Experience working for at least six months in a bi-lingual customer service or administrative role will be considered an asset.
Experience using digital or cloud-based filing systems.
Five or more years of experience working in a customer service role.