Court Administrative Assistant, Provincial Court

Government of Saskatchewan; Saskatoon; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A provincial governmental body in Saskatoon is seeking a Court Administrative Assistant to provide clerical support in a legal setting. The role involves handling inquiries, processing payments, and preparing court documents. The ideal candidate will hold an office administrative diploma and have effective communication skills, along with the ability to work in potentially high-stress environments. This position offers a competitive salary and numerous benefits, promoting workplace diversity.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefits package including pension

Vacation and earned days off

Flexible work arrangements

Advancement opportunities

Qualifications

• Demonstrated ability to be thorough, analytical, and accurate.
• Experience in potentially hostile environments requiring emotional intelligence.

Responsibilities

• Handle inquiries regarding court dockets and status of accounts.
• Receive payments in accordance with court orders.
• Prepare and format court documents as per legislation.
• Take payments for fines and surcharges.
• May require travel to support other court locations.

Skills

Knowledge of office administrative practices

Legal terminology

Effective communication

Positive interpersonal skills

Detail-oriented

Education

Office education diploma / court services administrator certification

Job description

Court Administrative Assistant, Provincial Court -ADM026004Employment Type : SGEU Term 9 months or more

Location(s)

: SK-Stoon-Saskatoon

Ministry

: 003 JusticeSalary Range : $26.002-$32.589HourlyGrade : SGEU.06.

The Ministry of Justice and Attorney General provides a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to government.

The Courts and Community Justice Division is seeking a skilled, ethical, confident individual to work at the Saskatoon Provincial Court to provide comprehensive clerical support. As a member of a team of professionals you will be in daily contact with the public, lawyers, police agencies, community agencies and offenders and will :

Handle walk-in and telephone inquiries regarding court dockets and dispositions, status of accounts, explaining applicable policies and procedures, acts and regulations;

Receive payments in accordance with court orders and perform basic accounting duties;

Provide guidance to individuals seeking to file claims in the civil division and general applications within the jurisdiction of Provincial Court;

Enter and retrieve data using the Criminal Justice Information Management System (CJIMS);

Prepare and format court documents in accordance with court orders and applicable legislation using the CJIMS system or word processing software;

Administer and certify court documents to reflect the order of the court;

Prepare and forward relevant material when transcripts are requested of recorded court proceedings;

Take payment for fines, surcharges, and bail;

Be required to climb ladders to retrieve files and carry heavy boxes up to 20 kg that contain files and documents; and

May be required to travel to and provide support to other court locations.

Our candidate of choice will have the following

• Knowledge of office administrative practices and procedures, legal terminology, applicable computer hardware and software applications and filing systems;

Effective communication and positive interpersonal skills; and

Demonstrated ability to be thorough, analytical, accurate and detail oriented.

The environment in which you will work is potentially hostile, therefore, you must be able to recognize volatile situations and react appropriately. The successful candidate must demonstrate good character in order to maintain the integrity of the justice system and the people it serves and ensure confidentiality within and outside of the place of work in accordance with your Oath of Office.

Typically, the knowledge and experience required for this job is obtained through a post-secondary education program such as an office education diploma / court services administrator certification, supplemented with legal courses and relevant work experience or a combination of education and work experience.

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What we offer

• Dynamic, challenging work for talented individuals;
• A competitive salary;
• Comprehensive benefits package including pension;
• Vacation, earned days off (EDO) and other types of leave;
• Inclusive work environments;
• Advancement opportunities; and
• Flexible work arrangements.

We are committed to workplace diversity.Hours of Work : A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks

Number of Openings

: 1

Closing Date

Nov 16, 2025, 11:59:00 PM