Judicial Clerk / Senior Judicial Clerk

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Posting Date: Dec 20, 2024

Location: Calgary, AB

Company: Government of Alberta

Job Information
Job Title: Judicial Clerk / Senior Judicial Clerk  
Job Requisition ID: 65725
Ministry: Justice
Location: Calgary
Full or Part-Time: Full Time
Hours of Work: 36.25 hours per week
Permanent/Temporary: Permanent
Scope: Open Competition
Closing Date: December 27, 2024
Classification: Judicial Clerk / Senior Judicial Clerk
Salary: 

  • Judicial Clerk: $1,677.68 to $2,044.84 bi-weekly ($43,787 - $53,370/year)
  • Senior Judicial Clerk: $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. For more information on diversity and inclusion, please visit: https://www.alberta.ca/diversity-inclusion-policy.aspx.

 

The Ministry of Justice helps ensure that all Albertans can live in safe and resilient communities while having access to a fair and innovative justice system. Working alongside its partners in law enforcement, family justice, health, the judiciary, criminal justice system and other stakeholders, the ministry has a direct or shared responsibility in all elements of the justice system in Alberta. Follow the link to learn more about what our ministry is all about: https://www.alberta.ca/justice.

 

The Court of Appeal of Alberta sits in both Edmonton and Calgary and hears criminal appeals from the Provincial Court and both criminal and civil appeals from the Court of Queen's Bench. It also hears appeals from administrative and board tribunals and reviews records to determine whether errors of law or fact were made in a decision. In addition, the Court of Appeal may be asked to provide an opinion on questions referred to it by the Lieutenant Governor in Council under the Judicature Act.

To learn more about the Court of Appeal of Alberta please visit: https://albertacourts.ca/ca.

Role Responsibilities

The Court of Appeal of Alberta is looking for a motivated, hardworking, and reliable individual to join their team as a Judicial Clerk or Senior Judicial Clerk! 
 

As a Judicial Clerk or Senior Judicial Clerk, you will represent the administration of the Courts in a professional manner that reflects the fair and equitable delivery of justice in Alberta. You will be responsible for the administrative processes in the Registry office and within the courtroom, as well as assisting the public and legal community at the counter. The shifting priorities between the courtroom and assisting the public and lawyers in the office makes this a fast-paced and dynamic role.
 

Your role involves, but not limited to, the following: 

  • Reviewing and filing electronic documents ensuring adherence with the Alberta Rules of Court, and various Provincial and Federal statutes.
  • Data entry which includes entering documents, scheduling hearings, preparing correspondence, etc.
  • Preparing and maintaining electronic court files.
  • Performing the opening and closing court procedures while maintaining the decorum of the court.
  • Operating the Digital Recording equipment (FTR).
  • Creating and maintaining accurate clerk’s notes in court and preparing post-court documentation.
  • Liaising with judiciary, lawyers, and the general public.
     

To be successful in this role, you should embrace change, be decisive and adaptable to changing environments. As a frontline representative of the Court of Appeal, you will anticipate and understand the needs of clients, providing excellent customer service to Albertans.  
 

As the ideal candidate, you will bring:

  • Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, both written and verbal.
  • The ability to deal with strict deadlines, high volume demands as well as the ability to handle highly stressful situations.
  • Strong leadership and problem-solving skills.
  • Exceptional attention to detail and a high degree of accuracy.
  • Exceptional time management and organizational skills.
  • Excellent word processing and keyboarding skills.
  • The ability to adapt to changing environments and thrive under pressure.
  • The ability to work independently and as an effective team member.
     

Please click on this link to view the job description for this position. 

Qualifications


Judicial Clerk: High School diploma and at least six (6) months of related experience. 
 

Senior Judicial Clerk: High School diploma and two (2) years of related experience, including eighteen (18) months of directly related experience as a Judicial Clerk and the successful completion of the departmental para-legal program.
 

*Please note that only candidates with Judicial Clerk experience may be considered at the higher classification level and salary of a Senior Judicial Clerk.
 

Equivalency: Related experience or education considered on the basis of one year of experience for one year of education or one year of education for one year of experience.
 

The following will be considered related experience:

  • Experience 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
     

Assets
Preference will be given to candidates with:

  • Excellent keyboarding skills and a good working knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, including Word and Outlook.
  • Working Knowledge of Adobe, JOIN (Justice Online Information Network), and FTR (digital recording system).
  • Post secondary education in a related field such as Legal Assistant or Paralegal Certificate or Diploma.
     

Minimum recruitment standards outline the minimum education and experience required for appointment to a job classification. 
Refer to https://www.alberta.ca/alberta-public-service-minimum-recruitment-standards.

Notes

Position Information:

  • This is for one full-time, permanent position located in Calgary at the TC Energy Tower.
  • The hours of work for this position are Monday to Friday, 8:15AM-4:30PM, 36.25 hours a week.
  • This position involves extensive keyboarding and extended periods of sitting and/or standing. 
  • This position may be required to work overtime with very little notice.
     

Final candidates will be required to undergo a security screening.
 

Any costs associated with obtaining the required documents/checks as noted or interview travel expenses, will be the responsibility of the candidate. Out-of-province applicants can obtain the required documents/checks from the province they currently reside in. 
 

Links and information on what the GoA have to offer to prospective employees:

APS Competencies
Competencies are behaviors that are essential to reach our goals in serving Albertans. We encourage you to have an in depth understanding of the competencies that are required for this opportunity and to be prepared to demonstrate them during the recruitment process.
 

This link will assist you with understanding competencies:
https://www.alberta.ca/system/files/custom_downloaded_images/psc-alberta-public-service-competency-model.pdf.
 

As the successful candidate, you will demonstrate the following competencies:
 

  • Creative Problem Solving: Ability to assess options and implications in new ways to achieve outcomes and solutions.
     
  • Agility: Ability to anticipate, assess, and readily adapt to changing priorities, manage resilience in times of uncertainty and effectively work in a changing environment.
     
  • 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.
     
  • Systems Thinking: The work done within the APS is part of a larger integrated and inter-related environment. It is important to know that work done in one part of the APS impacts a variety of other groups/projects inside and outside the APS. Systems Thinking allows us to keep broader impacts and connections in mind.

 

How To Apply
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.

 

Instructions for your Resume:

For Employment Experience:

  • Please indicate duration of employment (month, year)
  • Please specify employment status (i.e., casual, part-time, or full-time)
  • Ex: Judicial Clerk, Jan 2006 - June 2009, Part-time (three, 8-hour shifts/week)


For any Post-Secondary Education:

  • Please specify your major and length of program
  • Please specify the year you graduated.
  • Ex: Bachelor of Justice Studies, 4-year Degree (Graduated 2017)
     

Candidates are required to apply for a job online. Please visit https://www.alberta.ca/job-application-resources#before for more information. Please visit Recruitment Principles, for more information.
 

It is recommended applicants who have completed post-secondary studies from outside of Canada obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS)(https://www.alberta.ca/international-qualifications-assessment.aspx) or from a recognized Canadian Credential Evaluator; please visit the Alliance of Credential Evaluation Services of Canada for more information (https://canalliance.org/en/default.html).

It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.

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.

If you require any further information on this job posting or require an accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact Sonya Bartley-Wynter at sonya.bartley-wynter@gov.ab.ca.