Judicial clerk/Senior Judicial Clerk
Government of Alberta, ministry of Justice based in Edmonton, AB is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Judicial clerk. Government of Alberta, ministry of Justice oversees the province’s legal and court systems, ensuring fair access to justice. It provides services like legal representation for government, crime prosecution, and family dispute resolution programs. The ministry also enhances efficiency with digital tools such as online court filing. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Alberta
Ministry: Justice
Position: Judicial clerk/Senior Judicial Clerk
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $1677.68 – $2044.84 bi-weekly
Employment Type: Full time
Location: Edmonton, AB
Shift: 36.25 hours per week
Requisition ID: 64440
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates should have completion of a high school diploma
Experience: Candidates should have plus a minimum of six months of workplace experience
Other Requirements:
- The candidate should have experience as an Officer of the Court, experience in an administrative role working in a Courthouse
- The candidate should have experience working in a legal environment in roles such as a Paralegal, Legal Assistant, or Administrative Support
- The candidate should have experience in office administration, experience in administrative support
- The candidate should have experience working in a customer service role where they had to de-escalate situations
Responsibilities:
- The candidate should be able to manage administrative processes in civil and criminal court proceedings
- The candidate should be able to maintain court records and decorum, and operate the digital recording system
- The candidate should be able to handle exhibits, liaise with the judiciary, lawyers, police, and the public
- The candidate should be able to file documents in accordance with the Alberta Rules of Court and relevant statutes
- The candidate should be able to assist the public and legal community both in-person and over the phone
- The candidate should be able to perform data entry, process court orders, and complete general office duties
- The candidate should be able to act as a non-presiding Justice of the Peace and conduct bail releases
- The candidate should be able to perform Commissioner of Oaths duties after passing, manage databases and facilitate court appearances both in-person and online
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!