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Job Location drjobs

Newmarket - Canada

Monthly Salary drjobs

Not Disclosed

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Salary Not Disclosed

Vacancy

1 Vacancy

Job Description

Description

ABOUT THE ROLE
Reporting to the Supervisor Court Support is responsible for providing court administration support services for Provincial Offence court sessions including the operation of verbatim analog and digital recording equipment; preparing and certifying transcripts; preparing statistical reports maintaining court records and responding to various stakeholder inquiries; completing special projects as assigned; providing general assistance to the judiciary; maintaining proper functioning and maintenance of order in the courtroom.

WHAT YOU WILL BE DOING

  • Acts as Clerk of the Court while court is in session and provides judicial assistance during proceedings; assists legal professionals police municipalities and the general public with their inquiries; briefs judiciary on the daily docket.
  • Provides judiciary with motions and/or legal documents prior to court commencing.
  • Ensures daily docket and exhibits for court proceedings are properly before the court and retrieves any missing material and information.
  • Operates electronic recording equipment (analog and/or digital) to record all court proceedings pertaining to the record; maintains a handwritten or electronic log of matters before the court including counsels name judiciary defendant tape numbers dates addresses witness names complementary to the electronic record of evidence; provides playback as required by judiciary.
  • Ensures efficient operation of all recording and transcribing equipment (mixers microphones etc.) by performing routine maintenance and advising Team Lead if repairs are required.
  • Prepares numbers and stores all tapes/court records as required for both court and intake court; responsible for the safekeeping of records tapes logs and notes during trials and storage in accordance with the Ministry of the Attorney Generals guidelines and retention schedules.
  • Enters the disposition of each Part 1 Part 11 or Part 111 matters into ICON to create a postcourt docket.
  • Reports and records statistical data such as specific court times number and types of trials persons in attendance and origin of proceedings for the purpose of courtroom utilization detailing time spent on Part 1 Part 11 and Part 111 matters to enable reconciliation with Provincial billing.
  • Maintains interpreter database and arranges for interpreters to appear in court; verifies interpreters invoices for accuracy.
  • Provides assistance to victims and witnesses to various charges filed with the Court.
  • Performs other duties as assigned in accordance with Branch and Department objectives

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

  • Successful completion of a Post Secondary Diploma or Certificate (1 year or more) in a Legal Assistant or Professional Program or related field or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum three (3) years experience in a court environment or related court experience.
  • Satisfactory Police Criminal Background Check.
  • Knowledge of Provincial Offences and Highway Traffic Acts.
  • Demonstrated ability in the Regions core competencies.
  • Knowledge of general office procedures including records management system.
  • Intermediate skills in MS Office Suite including the use of virtual platforms as well as knowledge of Integrated Court Offences Network (ICON) online system.


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