Senior Judicial Executive Assistant to the Courts

gov; Yellowknife; On-site; CAD 85,000 - 120,000; Full time

Job summary

The Department of Justice in Yellowknife seeks an executive assistant to support the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges. The role involves confidentially assisting five resident judges and coordinating with visiting judges and senior officials.

Required is extensive knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures, with experience in executive support in a legal environment and strong professional communication skills.

Qualifications

• Knowledge of judicial independence and executive/judiciary roles.
• Advanced knowledge of legal terminology, court formats and procedures.
• Ability to work with senior officials with discretion and professionalism.

Responsibilities

• Provide executive assistant and administrative support to Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges.
• Liaise with judges, court staff and government officials while maintaining confidentiality.
• Assist with word processing, research, and preparing correspondence and reports.

Skills

Legal terminology

Education

Post-secondary paralegal training or equivalent

Executive assistant/paralegal college courses

Job description

The Department of Justice in Yellowknife seeks an executive assistant to support the Supreme Court and Court of Appeal judges. The role involves confidentially assisting five resident judges and coordinating with visiting judges and senior officials.

Required is extensive knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures, with experience in executive support in a legal environment and strong professional communication skills.