Judicial Clerk / Senior Judicial Clerk (Open Talent Pool)

Government of Alberta; Saskatchewan; On-site; CAD 43,000 - 64,000; Full time

Job summary

The Government of Alberta is seeking motivated individuals for the roles of Judicial Clerk and Senior Judicial Clerk. These positions involve managing court processes, maintaining records, and assisting the public. Successful candidates will demonstrate strong collaboration, problem-solving skills, and agility in a fast-paced environment. Full-time roles are available across various locations in Alberta with competitive salaries and benefits.

Benefits

Comprehensive benefit packages

Career growth opportunities

Qualifications

• Minimum of six months of workplace experience for Judicial Clerk.
• Minimum of two years of related experience for Senior Judicial Clerk.

Responsibilities

• Manage administrative processes in civil and criminal court proceedings.
• Maintain court records and decorum, and operate the digital recording system.
• Assist the public and legal community both in-person and over the phone.

Skills

Collaboration

Problem Solving

Agility

Education

High School Diploma

Job description

Judicial Clerk / Senior Judicial Clerk (Open Talent Pool)

Job Information

Job Title : Judicial Clerk / Senior Judicial Clerk (Open Talent Pool)

Job Requisition ID : 64440

Ministry : Ministry of Justice

Location : Various locations across Alberta

Full or Part-Time : Full-Time

Hours of Work : 36.25 hours per week

Permanent / Temporary : Permanent, Temporary and Wage

Scope : Open

Classification : Judicial Clerk / Senior Judicial Clerk

Salary :

Judicial Clerk (JC) :

1,677.68 to $2,044.84 bi-weekly ($43,787 - $53,370 / year)

23.14 to $28.20 hourly

Senior Judicial Clerk (Sr. JC) :

1,974.79 to $2,423.65 bi-weekly ($51,542 - $63,257 / year)

The Government of Alberta is committed to a diverse and inclusive public service that reflects the population we serve to best meet the needs of Albertans. Consider joining a team where diversity, inclusion and innovation are valued and supported.

Build a career with Court and Justice Services! We offer employee supports, career growth, competitive salaries, and comprehensive benefit packages!

The Alberta Public Service provides a comprehensive total compensation package.

This competition will be used to fill current and future vacancies for wage, temporary and permanent positions in various locations across the province of Alberta. Wages / casual / on-call positions have no guaranteed hours of work.

Candidates who are successful in the selection process will be placed in a talent pool for the location(s) they have identified in the application process.

The Court and Justice Services Division is seeking 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.

These roles are located in various locations across the province in the Alberta Court of Justice and the Court of King’s Bench.

In this 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, including :

• Managing administrative processes in civil and criminal court proceedings
• Maintaining court records and decorum, operating the digital recording system
• Handling exhibits, liaising with judiciary, lawyers, police, and the public
• Filing documents in line with Alberta Rules of Court and relevant statutes
• Assisting the public and legal community both in-person and over the phone
• Performing data entry, court order processing, and general office duties
• Acting as a non-presiding Justice of the Peace, conducting bail releases
• Performing Commissioner of Oaths duties after passing a required test
• Managing databases and facilitating appearances, both in-person and online

The successful candidate will demonstrate the following competencies :

Build Collaborative Environments : Leads and contributes to the conditions and environments that allow people to work collaboratively and productively to achieve outcomes.

Develop Networks : Proactively building networks, connecting and building trust in relationships with different stakeholders.

Creative Problem Solving : Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.

Systems Thinking : The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment.

Agility : Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.

Qualifications

JC : A high school diploma plus a minimum of six months of workplace experience.

Related experience that will be considered includes :

• Experience as an Officer of the Court
• 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 in a customer service role where you had to de-escalate situations.

Sr. JC : A high school diploma plus a minimum of two years of related experience, including 18 months of directly related experience as a JC, as well as the successful completion of the departmental para-legal program.

Only candidates possessing JC experience may be considered at the higher classification level and salary.

This position may require the successful candidate to obtain a Non-Presiding Justice of the Peace appointment. Canadian citizenship is required in order to obtain a Non-Presiding Justice of the Peace appointment.

Full time positions work 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Overtime is often required with little or no notice as courts may run late.

Locations : Edmonton, Calgary, Camrose, Drumheller, Fort McMurray, Fort Saskatchewan, Grande Prairie, High Level, High Prairie, Hinton, Leduc, Lethbridge, Medicine Hat, Peace River, Red Deer, Sherwood Park, St. Albert, St. Paul, Stony Plain, Vermilion and Wetaskiwin.

Travel : A valid Driver’s Licence (class 5) and a reliable vehicle are required for travel to circuit Court locations in our regional offices.

Other Job Requirements : This position requires extended periods of sitting and / or standing and the ability to lift files / exhibits up to 25 lbs.

Final candidates for this position will be asked to undergo security screening. Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents / checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate.

How To Apply

Click on the “Apply Now” button. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience, and relevant examples of required competencies.

Application Requirements : Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies.

Closing Statement

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies, across the Government of Alberta, at the same or lower classification level.

We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine which candidates' qualifications most closely match the advertised requirements. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted.