BC Public Service situated in Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA is currently looking for applications for the role of Court Clerk who is a self-motivated individual with excellent interpersonal skills. The selected candidate must start work promptly. The available position is for a regular or full time job.
Employer Name: BC Public Service
Position: Court Clerk
Salary: $64,356.83 – $72,835.33 annually, which includes a 4 Grid/3.0% Market Adjustment*
Employment type: Regular, Full-time
Location: Vernon, BC V1T 9V2 CA (Primary)
Also hiring: Support Rep Fleet
Job Description
- The candidate will check court files for completeness and obtain additional documentation such as pre-sentence reports and medical reports.
- The candidate will prepare the courtroom by filling all supplies, collecting, signing, documenting, and securing exhibits, and cleaning/testing recording equipment.
- The candidate will organize and prepare court lists and schedules.
- The candidate will confirm and coordinate attendance of all parties in court and copy and distribute court materials.
- The candidate will conduct in-court duties by calling cases, reading charges, taking pleas, taking re-elections, clerking jury selection, and administering oaths or affirmations.
- The candidate will enter information into an automated computer system about court events as they occur in court in compliance with Branch Standards (e.g., CCD Court Clerk Desktop) and cancel warrants.
- The candidate will explain Criminal Court Orders to offenders and sign orders and warrants of remand and committal.
- The candidate will certify court documents as an authorized signing authority for both Supreme and Provincial Court.
- The candidate will conduct post-court duties by checking files for completeness, closing files, distributing court documents, ordering transcripts, and preparing invoices.
- The candidate will review legal documents and filings for conformity and compliance with court procedures and the Rules of Court and obtain approval from senior staff to sign legal documents.
- The candidate will accept legal documents, enter filing fees into a computerized accounting system, and issue receipts.
- The candidate will respond to questions from the public, members of the bar, and filing agents regarding procedural steps, options for completing forms and documents, and factual information about court cases.
- The candidate will enter proceedings and record the names of people in attendance and the outcomes of cases.
Job Requirements
- The candidate will be required to have completed secondary school graduation or an equivalent certificate.
- The candidate must have two years of recent experience in a legal office, or a combination of two years of education, experience, or training in a legal-related field.
- The candidate must have experience working with various digital systems and applications.
- The candidate must have a minimum keyboarding speed of 40 words per minute (WPM).
- Preference may be given to candidates with experience in JUSTIN and/or CEIS or experience working in a court registry.
- Preference may be given to candidates with experience delivering customer service.
- The candidate must be located in British Columbia at the time of employment.
Additional information
Security and safety
- The candidate must successfully complete Enhanced Security Screening as a condition of employment.
Benefits
- The candidate will have the opportunity to join a team that offers an innovative, inclusive, and rewarding workplace.
- The employer will provide reasonable accommodations across all stages of the hiring process, including during assessment and selection.
How to Apply
If you are interested in applying, please submit your application through the provided channels or options.