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Judicial Clerk / Senior Judicial Clerk

Government of Alberta · Justice (Court and Justice Services Division)

This job in plain words

Judicial Clerks work for the courts in St. Paul and Vermilion, Alberta, helping the public and lawyers at the counter and in the courtroom. The job mixes courtroom, counter and office work, and the pay ranges from Judicial Clerk to Senior Judicial Clerk.

Open to the public

Can you apply?

This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Canadian citizenship is required to obtain the Non-Presiding Justice of the Peace appointment.

Education
High school diploma · High school diploma. Two-way equivalency: workplace experience can count for education, and education can count for experience.
Experience
Judicial Clerk: 6 months of workplace experience. Senior Judicial Clerk: 18 months of related experience, including 18 months as a Judicial Clerk and completion of the departmental Judicial Clerk training program (or an external program plus 12 months of experience).
Job type
Full time, 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Permanent, temporary or wage (casual/on-call with no guaranteed hours). Overtime is often required with little notice.

What they ask for:

  • High school diploma, or equivalent experience and education
  • Judicial Clerk experience is preferred for the senior level
  • Canadian citizenship to obtain Non-Presiding Justice of the Peace appointment
  • Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute with 90% accuracy
  • Ability to work in a fast-paced environment with integrity

What you would do

  • Manage administrative processes in civil and criminal court proceedings
  • Maintain court records and decorum, and operate the digital recording system
  • Handle exhibits and liaise with judges, lawyers, police and the public
  • File documents under the Alberta Rules of Court and related laws
  • Assist the public and legal community in person and by phone
  • Act as a non-presiding Justice of the Peace and conduct bail releases

How to apply

Apply online through the official Alberta posting. Include a resume with month and year date ranges for education and work, and answer the pre-screening questions.

Good to know:

  • A valid class 5 driver's licence with no restrictions and a reliable vehicle are required for travel to circuit courts
  • Final candidates must undergo security screening
  • Applicants must pass a typing test of 40 words per minute with 90% accuracy
  • Bilingual positions require a French proficiency test at the interview

We wrote this summary automatically from the official posting. Only the posting on the Government of Alberta career site counts: read it before you apply.

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