Judicial Clerk/Senior Judicial Clerk (Open Talent Pool)
Government of Alberta · Ministry of Justice, Court and Justice Services Division
This job in plain words
Judicial Clerks work as Officers of the Court, helping run courts and helping Albertans with court processes. This open competition fills full-time, part-time, permanent, temporary and wage roles in about 21 Alberta locations, and successful candidates join a talent pool.
Can you apply?
This is an open competition, so anyone who meets the requirements can apply. Canadian citizenship is required to obtain a Non-Presiding Justice of the Peace appointment, which may be needed for this role.
- Education
- High school diploma · High school diploma. Some experience or education may be considered, with 1 year of experience counting as 1 year of education.
- Experience
- Judicial Clerk: at least six months of workplace experience. Senior Judicial Clerk: 18 months of related experience, including 18 months as a Judicial Clerk and the departmental training program.
- Job type
- Full-time or part-time. Permanent, temporary or wage. Full-time is 36.25 hours per week, Monday to Friday. Wage positions have no guaranteed hours.
What they ask for:
- High school diploma.
- At least six months of workplace experience for Judicial Clerk.
- Senior level requires 18 months of related experience, including 18 months as a Judicial Clerk.
- Senior level requires completion of the departmental Judicial Clerk training program.
- Typing speed of at least 40 words per minute with 90% accuracy.
- Ability to lift files and exhibits up to 25 lbs.
What you would do
- Manage administrative tasks for civil and criminal court proceedings.
- Maintain court records and order, and operate the digital recording system.
- Handle exhibits and work with judges, lawyers, police and the public.
- File documents according to Alberta Rules of Court and related laws.
- Help the public in person and by phone with court questions.
- Act as a non-presiding Justice of the Peace for bail releases, if appointed.
How to apply
Apply online through the official Alberta job posting. Include a resume with month and year dates for all education and work, and answer the pre-screening questions.
Good to know:
- Candidates are placed in a talent pool for their chosen location and may be contacted for future permanent, temporary or wage jobs. Applications stay active for 12 months from the interview.
- Final candidates must complete security screening, and the candidate pays for required checks and interview travel.
- A valid class 5 driver's licence and a reliable vehicle are needed for travel to regional circuit courts. Some sites require flying in small aircraft.
- Bilingual positions include a French test at the interview, and a typing test is part of the selection process. Some Provincial Hearing Office shifts run 24 hours, 365 days a year.
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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