Courtroom Clerk

Provide support and assistance as Clerk of the Court within Provincial Offences Act court sessions. Prepare and certify court transcripts. Provide administrative support to the Provincial Offences Court Administration program when court is not is session and backup to the Customer Service Representative as needed.

• Completion of Grade 12 or equivalent
• Two years post-secondary education in Law Office Administration, Law Clerk or related program or an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.

• Minimum 2 years of experience working in a court or legal office following interacting with the public and providing exceptional customer service.
• Previous cash handling and reconciling experience considered an asset.
• Fluency in French (both written and verbal) considered an asset.
• Experience operating digital recording systems and typing transcripts will be considered an asset.

• Excellent knowledge of Provincial Offences Act and the Courts of Justice Act.
• Ability to interpret and apply court policies and procedures.
• Ability to operate electronic recording and transcribing equipment.
• Excellent oral and written communication skills.
• Knowledge of legal terms and procedures.
• Excellent keyboarding skills
• Strong computer skills in a Windows environment and knowledge of the Integrated Court Offences Network (ICON), Court Administration Management (CAMS) and Liberty systems.
• Strong interpersonal skills with ability to deal diplomatically with the public, colleagues, stakeholders and the judiciary.
• Excellent attention to detail/accuracy.
• Ability to multitask to complete all courtroom functions simultaneously

• In accordance with the Corporate Criminal Record Check Policy, the position requires the incumbent to undergo a Criminal Records Check and submit a Canadian Police Clearance Certificate.