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Job description Competition # 1673 Clerk 3 (Justice Officer 2), Term , HALIFAX Justice Posting Closing Date: 5/12/2017 Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Aboriginal People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application form, cover letter, or on your resume. Duties The clerk provides a broad range of administrative support, and is the first contact person for clients of the court system, and deals directly with the public. They receive and balance monies paid into the court, enter and retrieve data from automated systems, record and process documentation, maintain filing systems, monitor new process and work as a team player to develop solutions to new process. The clerk may attend court as a court clerk to call cases and swear or affirm witnesses, interpreters and translators. They will also perform duties as a Justice of the Peace as required. Some travel may be required. Qualifications Grade 11 plus four years related experience or a combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience may be considered (legal education and experience are considered assets). Experience and competency in an automated computerized environment with proficient and accurate keyboarding and data entry skills is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate above average customer service skills and have experience processing large amounts of money, with a proven understanding of accounting/bookkeeping principles. They must have a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public in a multifaceted and stressful environment, often in confrontational and sensitive situations. The clerk must demonstrate sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and deadlines. Strong interpersonal and communications skills are required. The clerk must exercise a high level of confidentiality. Sound knowledge of the justice system and government services for referral are assets. Bilingual in French Language– both oral and written skills will be considered an asset. Special Statement This is a term position for one year with possibility of extension. Its anticipated end date is March 30, 2018. This position will require an enhanced level of security screening for external applicants. Pay Grade: CL 18 Salary Range: $1,472.00 - $1,648.00 Bi-Weekly This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union. Applicants applying for this opportunity must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume that he/she is currently a Nova Scotia Government Civil Service Employee and a member of the NSGEU and include their Employee ID. Failure to do so means that your application will not be given first consideration and will only be included if external applications are pursued. Your Employee Self-Serve access will allow you to confirm what your employment status and ID number are prior to applying for this restricted position. External applicants and current casual Nova Scotia Government employees will only be considered if there are no qualified Nova Scotia Government Civil Service NSGEU bargaining unit candidates. Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer or will result in termination of your employment. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For questions or concerns, please contact Competitions@novascotia.ca Industry Government Administration Employment type Full-time Experience Entry level Job function Customer Service,Information Technology      

  Scope   Open competition   Closing Date   March 22, 2017   Classification   013JCA / 015JCA   Ministry   Justice and Solicitor General   About Us   To learn more about what our Ministry is all about, follow the link at http://justice.alberta.ca   Role   Edmonton's Court of Queen's Bench is looking for professional individuals to provide quality work as a frontline representative. If you are a professional individual dedicated to client service and would like to be a part of an enthusiastic and diverse team, we have the opportunity for you! As a Judicial Clerk/Senior Judicial Clerk, you will represent the administration of the Courts in a responsible and professional manner that reflects the fair and equitable delivery of justice in Alberta. The shifting priorities between the courtroom and assisting the public and lawyers at the counter provides diversity on a daily basis. Your key responsibilities will include court, counter and office duties and will be the following but are not limited to: - Organizing and managing administrative processes within the courtroom for both civil and criminal proceedings. - Maintaining the court record, including operation of the digital recording system; maintaining the decorum of the court - Entering and being responsible for exhibits entered into the record - Liaising with judiciary, lawyers, police and general public - Reviewing and filing documents in adherence with the Alberta Rules of Court and various Provincial and Federal statutes - Providing assistance to the public and legal community at the counter - General office duties, including telephone, fax and incoming mail The ideal candidates will possess: - Outstanding interpersonal and communication skills, along with excellent customer service. - Strong problem-solving skills - Keen attention to detail and ability to multi-task - A high degree of accuracy while meeting high-volume demands - Exceptional time management skills - Ability to adapt to changing environments and ability to handle high-stress situations - Excellent keyboarding skills   Qualifications   Judicial Clerk: High School Diploma and minimum six months of related experience. Senior Judicial Clerk: High School Diploma and minimum two years of related experience, including 18 months of directly related experience as a Judicial Clerk and the successful completion of the departmental para-legal program. Knowledge of MS Office (Word, Excel, and Outlook) is required. Preference will be given to candidates with relevant experience in a courthouse or as a legal assistant/paralegal. Knowledge of Civil and Sheriff Entry System (CASES), the Justice On-Line Information Network (JOIN), along with the digital recording system (FTR) is also considered assets. A Legal Assistant or Paralegal Certificate or Diploma would be beneficial. Equivalencies will be considered.   Salary   Judicial Clerk: $1,616.31 to $1,970.04 bi-weekly Sr. Judicial Clerk: $1,902.55 to $2,335.00 bi-weekly   Notes   This competition is being used to fill permanent full-time vacancies in Edmonton, Court of Queen's Bench. This position may require extended periods of sitting and/or standing. The candidate must have the ability to lift files/exhibits to a weight of 25 lbs. Only candidates possessing Judicial Clerk experience may be considered at the higher classification level and salary. This competition may be used to fill future permanent and temporary full-time, part-time and wage vacancies in Edmonton and surrounding areas. Final candidates will be asked to undergo a security screening.   How to Apply   Online applications are preferred. If you are unable to submit an electronic version YOUR VALID E-MAIL ADDRESS AND THE JOB ID # MUST BE INCLUDED WITH YOUR APPLICATION. Please note that Interview Invitations will be sent out by e-mail. Online applications are preferred. If you apply online, please ensure your cover letter, resume and any other related documents are submitted as ONE file and that you include the Job ID #. Please ensure that this document is saved using the naming convention of your lastname, then firstname(Smith,Joe_Resume) and that the document name is no more than 60 characters in length. Applicants who apply online will be able to track the status of this competition. Please DO NOT submit multiple applications. Due to the large volume of applications, we cannot confirm that our office has received application packages. Applicants are advised to provide information that clearly and concisely demonstrates how their qualifications meet the advertised requirements, including education, experience and relevant examples of required competencies. If you are UNABLE to apply online, please submit your cover letter and resume, quoting the Job ID # to Ms. Berni Holowach at Berni.Holowach@gov.ab.ca: Alberta Justice and Solicitor General, Human Resources, John E. Brownlee Building, 10365-97 Street, 9th Floor, Edmonton, Alberta T5J 3W7; Fax #: (780) 644-1395. It is recommended that applicants who have obtained educational credentials from outside of Canada and have not had them previously assessed, obtain an evaluation of their credentials from the International Qualifications Assessment Service (IQAS) - http://work.alberta.ca/Immigration/international-qualifications-assessment-service.html It is recommended that applicants include the assessment certificate from IQAS or any other educational assessment service as part of their application.   Closing Statement   We thank all applicants for their interest. All applications will be reviewed to determine the most suitable applicants. Only individuals selected for interviews will be contacted by e-mail.  

Job Description   Court Administrative Assistant - Provincial Court   -   ADM012771   Employment Type :     SGEU Term 9 months or more Location(s) :     SK--PrinceAlbert and Area-Prince Albert       Ministry :     003 Justice Salary Range :     20.971 -26.280   Hourly Grade :     SGEU.05.   The Ministry of Justice is responsible for providing a fair justice system that upholds the law and protects the rights of all individuals in Saskatchewan; promotes safe and secure communities; and provides legal and justice policy advice to assist government. The Court Services Branch is seeking a skilled, ethical, confident individual to work at Prince Albert Provincial Court to provide comprehensive clerical support.   As a member of a team of professionals you will be in daily contact with the public, lawyers, police agencies, community agencies and offenders.  You will handle walk-in and telephone inquiries regarding court dockets and dispositions, status of accounts, explaining applicable policies and procedures, acts and regulations. You will also receive payments in accordance with court orders and perform basic accounting duties. You will also provide guidance to individuals seeking to file claims in the civil division and general applications within the jurisdiction of Provincial Court.   Your responsibilities will consist of data entry and retrieval using the Criminal Justice Information Management System (CJIMS) computer database system, preparing and formatting court documents in accordance with court orders and applicable legislation using the CJIMS system or word processing software.    You will also be required to cover some court sittings in your home location.  This may include travel to Circuit points. In addition to preparing for court, you will perform duties as Chief Court Official and assist the Provincial Court Judge while court is in session. These duties will include writing down the relevant appearance details and the disposition of each matter before the court as well as operating the digital recording sound system and closed circuit television equipment.  You will prepare and certify court documents to reflect the order of the court and explain the contents and implications of non-compliance to offenders in accordance with relevant legislation. You will also prepare and forward relevant material when transcripts are requested of recorded court proceedings.   The successful candidate will have knowledge of legal terminology, the administration of legal documents and an understanding of the various levels of court, court processes and procedures; general office and administrative practices and procedures including handling of cash, filing systems and mail processing; computer applications, including word processing, databases and spreadsheets.   Our candidate of choice will have excellent communication and interpersonal skills, be thorough, analytical, accurate and detail oriented.  The environment in which you will work is potentially hostile, therefore, you must be able to recognize volatile situations and react appropriately. The successful candidate must demonstrate good character in order to maintain the integrity of the justice system and the people it serves and ensure confidentiality within and outside of the place of work in accordance with your Oath of Office.   Typically the knowledge and experience required for this job is obtained through a formal education program such as an office education program supplemented with legal courses, and/or a combination of education and experience.   To learn more about Courts of Saskatchewan, please visit http://www.sasklawcourts.ca/   We are committed to workplace diversity.   Hours of Work :     A - SGEU Office 36 - one day off every two weeks Shift :     Day Job Criminal Record Check Requirement :     The successful candidate shall be subject to a Criminal Record Check as a condition of employment Number of Openings :     1   Closing Date :     Mar 3, 2017, 12:59:00 AM Questions about this competition? Contact :     StaffingTeamD@gov.sk.ca