Province of Ontario
Brampton, Ontario, Canada
Judicial Assistant
Job ID:
242975
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of the Attorney General
Division:
Court Services Division
City:
Brampton
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Permanent, 1 Temporary (12 months with possible extension)
Job code:
09OAD - Office Administration 09
Salary:
$28.14 - $32.82 Per hour* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
If you have a positive, pro-active work ethic and are known for your attention to detail and strength in organizing, then consider this excellent opportunity in court administration with the Ministry of the Attorney General to provide judicial secretarial services to the Superior Court of Justice or Ontario Court of Justice. Court Services Division is committed to a diverse, respectful and professional workplace that reflects OPS values.
About the job
You will:
type and transcribe (from handwritten notes) correspondence, judgements and legal documents
edit and compose correspondence
provide reception services and arrange appointments
maintain and manage judges' calendars and schedules, and arrange for travel
process invoices and travel claims, maintain expense accounts
provide support to judges on committees
process mail, maintain filing system and access information on databases
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
You have typing skills to 50 words per minute
Communication skills
You have:
written communication skills to compose correspondence and transcribe judgments
oral communication skills to communicate with the judiciary in order to discuss court schedules and respond to inquiries
the ability to receive and screen telephone calls and visitors using tact and discretion
interpersonal skills to deal with confidential and sensitive information and can deal effectively and tactfully various stakeholders (e.g. the judiciary, the legal profession, staff members and the public)
Technical knowledge and experience
You have:
demonstrated legal secretarial and administrative experience
knowledge of legal office systems, financial processes and court systems
the ability to work within court procedures including knowledge of legal terminology and documents
Judgement, organizational and analytical skills:
You have proven organizational skills and ability to work independently
You can prioritize, multi-task and complete work to meet deadlines
You have the ability to research and respond to inquiries and resolve conflicts successfully
Computer skills:
You have demonstrated computer skills using applications such as Microsoft Office, e-mail, Internet and the Intranet
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us. Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
accessibility
Anti-Racism Policy
What we offer
We offer a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, working both in and out of the courtroom.
You will be joining a team of more than 3,000 frontline staff members and managers across the province, committed to professionalism, collaboration and innovation.
You will enjoy a friendly and cooperative work environment, career growth opportunities, and on-the-job training.
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
This role comes with the option to participate in a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
group health, dental, life and disability benefits
an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counselling services
Additional information:
Apply by:
Monday, April 13, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
1 English Permanent, 7755 Hurontario St, Brampton, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 7755 Hurontario St, Brampton, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Schedule 3.7
Category:
Legal Services
Posted on:
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Note:
About security checks: A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities. If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in. Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
T-AG-235495/25(3)
How to apply:
You must apply online.
Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation: Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
Judicial Assistant
Job ID:
242975
Posting status:
Open
Organization:
Ministry of the Attorney General
Division:
Court Services Division
City:
Brampton
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
1 Permanent, 1 Temporary (12 months with possible extension)
Job code:
09OAD - Office Administration 09
Salary:
$28.14 - $32.82 Per hour* *Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
If you have a positive, pro-active work ethic and are known for your attention to detail and strength in organizing, then consider this excellent opportunity in court administration with the Ministry of the Attorney General to provide judicial secretarial services to the Superior Court of Justice or Ontario Court of Justice. Court Services Division is committed to a diverse, respectful and professional workplace that reflects OPS values.
About the job
You will:
type and transcribe (from handwritten notes) correspondence, judgements and legal documents
edit and compose correspondence
provide reception services and arrange appointments
maintain and manage judges' calendars and schedules, and arrange for travel
process invoices and travel claims, maintain expense accounts
provide support to judges on committees
process mail, maintain filing system and access information on databases
What you bring to the team
Mandatory requirements
You have typing skills to 50 words per minute
Communication skills
You have:
written communication skills to compose correspondence and transcribe judgments
oral communication skills to communicate with the judiciary in order to discuss court schedules and respond to inquiries
the ability to receive and screen telephone calls and visitors using tact and discretion
interpersonal skills to deal with confidential and sensitive information and can deal effectively and tactfully various stakeholders (e.g. the judiciary, the legal profession, staff members and the public)
Technical knowledge and experience
You have:
demonstrated legal secretarial and administrative experience
knowledge of legal office systems, financial processes and court systems
the ability to work within court procedures including knowledge of legal terminology and documents
Judgement, organizational and analytical skills:
You have proven organizational skills and ability to work independently
You can prioritize, multi-task and complete work to meet deadlines
You have the ability to research and respond to inquiries and resolve conflicts successfully
Computer skills:
You have demonstrated computer skills using applications such as Microsoft Office, e-mail, Internet and the Intranet
Don't meet every qualification?
If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions. Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us. Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
accessibility
Anti-Racism Policy
What we offer
We offer a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, working both in and out of the courtroom.
You will be joining a team of more than 3,000 frontline staff members and managers across the province, committed to professionalism, collaboration and innovation.
You will enjoy a friendly and cooperative work environment, career growth opportunities, and on-the-job training.
The Ontario Public Service is one of Ontario's largest employers. Employees work for a wide range of ministries, with offices in more than 70 cities across the province. We offer:
a career that can grow across ministries and job functions
flexible learning and developmental opportunities, including education and mentorship programs
a modern, friendly and accessible physical work environment
many employee networks offering support for and education about underrepresented groups
This role comes with the option to participate in a comprehensive compensation and benefits package that includes:
a defined-benefit lifetime pension plan (guaranteed, ongoing inflation-protected income after retirement)
group health, dental, life and disability benefits
an Employee and Family Assistance Program, which provides confidential counselling services
Additional information:
Apply by:
Monday, April 13, 2026 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
1 English Permanent, 7755 Hurontario St, Brampton, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
1 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 7755 Hurontario St, Brampton, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Schedule 3.7
Category:
Legal Services
Posted on:
Thursday, March 26, 2026
Note:
About security checks: A criminal or other federal offence record does not automatically disqualify you from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities. If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in. Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential.
T-AG-235495/25(3)
How to apply:
You must apply online.
Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
Language requirements and assessment: All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.
Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation: Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.
The Town of Caledon
Caledon, Ontario, Canada
Reporting directly to the Articling Principal (Currently the Chief Legal Officer) and regular contact with Law Clerks, Assistant Town Solicitors, Deputy Town Solicitors, Commissioners and External Lawyers. This role is responsible for assisting in the administration of justice and prosecution of cases before the Courts at the Ontario Court of Justice under Federal and Provincial statutes and municipal by-laws. Initiating and conducting appeals when deemed appropriate and responding to appeals arising under applicable legislation. Assist the solicitors by providing support to the Legal Services Department in the fields of administrative, municipal, real estate, corporate commercial law and planning law. As the Articling Student, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:
Functional Responsibilities:
Draft and review legal documents including resolutions, by-laws, written reports, agreements and opinions as required to secure municipal interests in administrative, municipal, litigation, real estate, corporate commercial.
Carry out legal research as required from time to time and provide legal advice and opinions reflecting such research.
Maintain courtroom utilization sheets of court activity. Assist in the preparation of litigation documents such as statements of claim, statements of defense, affidavits, motions, and applications, arrange for proper and timely service of litigation documents.
Respond to public inquiries and other duties as assigned. Perform all duties related to all the above and other related duties as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.
Assist prosecutions under Provincial statutes, municipal by-laws and Contraventions Act including motions relevant to proceedings.
Provide sound legal and procedural advice and direction to Municipal Corporation, council and staff in matters pertaining to administrative, municipal, real estate, corporate commercial, with an emphasis on real estate conveyancing and contracts.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a passionate professional with a law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) A strong understanding of relevant statutes, including the Provincial Offences Act and its practices and procedures, the Evidence Act, the Charter of Rights, related statutes and regulations, common law and the ability to apply this knowledge when prosecuting. Our ideal candidate is a recent graduate with a strong interest in municipal, administrative, or public law.
The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated ability to make sound judgments and maintain a positive public image. This candidate will also possess strong organizational, oral, written, communication, interpersonal, administrative, research analytic and skills with excellent research and problem-solving skills and have demonstrated ability to execute all duties, including exercising good judgment and discretion, impartially, professionally, and objectively, without fear of favor and without prejudice or bias in accordance with standards normally associated with the Crown Attorney’s office.
The successful candidate for this role will be required to work a flexible schedule, including in the office, remotely and after hours (as required).
This position offers an hourly pay rate range of $42.07- $52.59.
In your application, please include: a cover letter, resume and undergraduate, graduate (if applicable) and law school transcripts.
Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.
The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at (905) 584-2272 Ext. 4738.
Applications for this posting will be accepted until April 14th, 2025, 12:00PM EST .
Reporting directly to the Articling Principal (Currently the Chief Legal Officer) and regular contact with Law Clerks, Assistant Town Solicitors, Deputy Town Solicitors, Commissioners and External Lawyers. This role is responsible for assisting in the administration of justice and prosecution of cases before the Courts at the Ontario Court of Justice under Federal and Provincial statutes and municipal by-laws. Initiating and conducting appeals when deemed appropriate and responding to appeals arising under applicable legislation. Assist the solicitors by providing support to the Legal Services Department in the fields of administrative, municipal, real estate, corporate commercial law and planning law. As the Articling Student, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to:
Functional Responsibilities:
Draft and review legal documents including resolutions, by-laws, written reports, agreements and opinions as required to secure municipal interests in administrative, municipal, litigation, real estate, corporate commercial.
Carry out legal research as required from time to time and provide legal advice and opinions reflecting such research.
Maintain courtroom utilization sheets of court activity. Assist in the preparation of litigation documents such as statements of claim, statements of defense, affidavits, motions, and applications, arrange for proper and timely service of litigation documents.
Respond to public inquiries and other duties as assigned. Perform all duties related to all the above and other related duties as assigned by the Chief Legal Officer.
Assist prosecutions under Provincial statutes, municipal by-laws and Contraventions Act including motions relevant to proceedings.
Provide sound legal and procedural advice and direction to Municipal Corporation, council and staff in matters pertaining to administrative, municipal, real estate, corporate commercial, with an emphasis on real estate conveyancing and contracts.
The Ideal Candidate
We are seeking a passionate professional with a law degree (LL.B. or J.D.) A strong understanding of relevant statutes, including the Provincial Offences Act and its practices and procedures, the Evidence Act, the Charter of Rights, related statutes and regulations, common law and the ability to apply this knowledge when prosecuting. Our ideal candidate is a recent graduate with a strong interest in municipal, administrative, or public law.
The ideal candidate will also have demonstrated ability to make sound judgments and maintain a positive public image. This candidate will also possess strong organizational, oral, written, communication, interpersonal, administrative, research analytic and skills with excellent research and problem-solving skills and have demonstrated ability to execute all duties, including exercising good judgment and discretion, impartially, professionally, and objectively, without fear of favor and without prejudice or bias in accordance with standards normally associated with the Crown Attorney’s office.
The successful candidate for this role will be required to work a flexible schedule, including in the office, remotely and after hours (as required).
This position offers an hourly pay rate range of $42.07- $52.59.
In your application, please include: a cover letter, resume and undergraduate, graduate (if applicable) and law school transcripts.
Satisfactory passing of a criminal record check, and proof of qualifications will be required of any successful candidate(s) for this position.
The Town is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The Town is an equal opportunity employer that is committed to an inclusive and barrier-free workplace. If your application requires accommodation, please contact People Services at (905) 584-2272 Ext. 4738.
Applications for this posting will be accepted until April 14th, 2025, 12:00PM EST .
