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CLK 11R - Court Clerk

Requisition #: 

9501

Department:

Ministry of Attorney General

Ministry Branch / Division:

Court Services / Vancouver Law Courts

Close:

2012-03-16

Location:

Vancouver

Job Type:

Regular Full Time

Category:

Administrative Services

Job Profile:

Court_Clerk__2_.pdf

Job Summary:

Court Clerk
Salary $38,588.68 - $43,711.58 annually
Multiple positions available

A unique opportunity to contribute to the administration of justice in a challenging legal environment

The Court Services Branch is responsible for the delivery of all court administration services in BC, including registry, trial support and Sheriff Services. The Registry provides the infrastructure to support the justice system and processes documents that are required by the court to ensure timely and effective processing of court cases.

Flexibility and organization is key in this role as you provide numerous administrative services to the Court and Registry. The Court Clerk documents court proceedings; exercises control of exhibits; assists and briefs judges; and provides technical assistance for registry staff. Interacting with members of the public, the bar and the judiciary, you will be responsible for pre- and in-court duties including managing, distributing, completing and interpreting court documents and files and reviewing them for accuracy. A highly professional, discreet and experienced administrator, you will enjoy the challenge and the reward of ensuring the protection of the public in British Columbia.

You will have exposure to unpleasant dealings with upset public and clients on a daily basis. In addition, you may be required to work overtime and to work in other areas of Court Services.

HOW TO APPLY:

Do not submit a cover letter with your application as it will not be reviewed. Please ensure your resume has all the information applicable to this competition.

For complete details on this opportunity, please review the attached job profile. Applications may be considered for other similar current and future vacancies, including permanent and/or temporary positions in various locations. A criminal record check will be required.

As part of the application process you will be prompted to fill out a questionnaire which must be completed in order for your application to be considered. You will not be able to go back at a later time to complete the questionnaire so please allot up to 20 minutes to fill it out after submitting your resume and cover letter.

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Only applications submitted using the BC Public Service Recruitment System on this website will be accepted.

I certify that all information submitted is true, complete and correct. I understand that any information provided by me in my application, any assessment documents or processes and/or an interview that is found to be false or misrepresented in any respect, may eliminate me from further consideration for employment or may result in my dismissal.

Qualifications:

To be considered for this position your resume must clearly demonstrate that you have the following:

- Secondary school graduation or equivalent;
- Two years clerical experience. A combination of related education/training and experience may be considered;
- Minimum of one year experience/training in a legal office environment;
- Training using standard office computer software, Word, Excel, Outlook;
- Minimum Keyboarding speed of 40 wpm
- Prefer two years experience/training in a court registry setting.

Applicants who move forward in the process may be assessed on the following criteria:

- Ability to meet and deal with the public and communicate effectively on court technical requirements and procedures;
- Ability to provide and maintain professional liaison with Judiciary, members of the Bar and all other related agencies;
- Ability to learn assigned tasks and perform many diversified duties at one time, without immediate supervision;
- Ability to perform under pressure by meeting deadlines;
- Ability to be exposed to unpleasant testimony and materials;
- Ability to perform basic mathematical calculations;
- Ability to produce a high volume of work with speed , accuracy and attention to detail often under tight time constraints and with frequent interruptions, with tact and good judgment.
- Ability to write legibly for lengthy periods of time.
- Public speaking abilities for in-court duties.

Competencies
- Initiative
- Organizational Awareness
- Relationship Building
- Self Control
- Listening, Understanding and Responding
- Concern for Order
- Conflict Management
- Flexibility
- Self Confidence
- Continuous Development
- Integrity
- Organizational Commitment