The Team
The Court Services Branch of the Ministry of Attorney General is a diverse team of approximately 1,300 staff working across 89 court locations throughout British Columbia. The team delivers essential justice services, including case management, court administration, security, and facility operations, using in-person, phone, video, and online channels to meet the needs of the public. Committed to equity, diversity, and inclusion, the branch fosters a respectful and accessible environment for staff and the people it serves across all regions of the province.
The Role
This role provides essential administrative and courtroom support to ensure court proceedings run smoothly, accurately and efficiently across British Columbia. Responsibilities include preparing courtrooms, maintaining case records, managing court documents and exhibits, processing financial transactions, and providing clear, respectful information to the public and court users from diverse backgrounds. The role also supports and mentors court staff while helping ensure court services are accessible, professional and delivered in accordance with legislation, policies and procedures.
Qualifications:
Education and Experience Requirements
- Secondary school graduation or equivalent (GED).
- Related Experience may include
- A minimum of 2 years of administrative support or customer service experience OR an equivalent combination of education and experience may be considered.
- A minimum of 1 year of previous work experience in keyboarding, data entry, word processing, and working with standard computer applications and software programs (e.g., Windows, MS Word, Excel, Outlook).
- Keyboard speed of 40 word per minute.
- Valid B.C. drivers' licence.
Preference may be given to applicants with:
- Experience in court programs and applications (e.g., JUSTIN, CEIS, ARC, CTAS, CCD).
- Experience providing customer service.
- Experience as a Court Clerk and/or Registry Clerk.
- 1 year of previous work experience in a legal environment.
For questions regarding this position, please contact Laurel.Jaque@gov.bc.ca.
About this Position:
1 Position is available.
This position requires full-time, in-person work at the physical location listed.
An eligibility list may be established to fill future temporary and/or permanent vacancies.
Please refer to MyHR for more information on Market Adjustments*
A Criminal Record Review Act Check (CRRA) and Enhanced Security Screening will be required.
Employees of the BC Public Service must be located in BC at the time of employment.
Working for the BC Public Service:
The BC Public Service is committed to creating a diverse workplace to represent the population we serve and to better meet the needs of our citizens. Consider joining our team and being part of an innovative, inclusive and rewarding workplace.
We are committed to ensuring that reasonable accommodations are available throughout the hiring process, including the assessment and selection stages. Please email the individual or contact listed on the posting if you require an accommodation to fully participate in the hiring process.
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How to Apply:
Your resume and/or cover letter must clearly show that you meet the education and experience requirements. Highlight the required qualifications and support them with specific examples, such as your responsibilities, projects you've worked on, or accomplishments. Find more information on the recruitment process, including helpful tips and videos about the application process, visit the Your Job Application page of MyHR.
Cover Letter: YES - A cover letter is required as part of your application. The content and/or format of your cover letter may be evaluated as part of the assessment process.
Resume: YES - Ensure your resume includes your educational accomplishments, employment history including start and end dates (month and year) of your employment, and any relevant information that relates to the job to which you are applying.
Questionnaire: YES - You will need to complete a standard questionnaire (current employment status, eligibility to apply, etc.).
Applicants who are selected to move forward in the hiring process may be assessed on their knowledge, skills, abilities, competencies and other position related requirements as outlined in the Job Profile at the bottom of the posting. Applications will be accepted until 11:00 pm Pacific Time on the closing date of the competition. If you are experiencing technical difficulty applying, visit the Technical Assistance page of MyHR.
