Court and Client Representative - temporary full-time positions

February 19 2025
Expected expiry date: March 3 2025
Industries Legal
Categories Professionals, Support staff
Cobourg, ON | Peterborough, ON | Lindsay, ON | Oshawa, ON | Markham, ON | Orillia, ON | Newmarket, ON | Barrie, ON | Bracebridge, ON • Full time
Apply By: Monday, March 3, 2025 11:59 pm EST

Court and Client Representative - temporary full-time positions

Job ID:
226479
Organization:
Ministry of the Attorney General
Division:
Court Services
City:
Barrie, Bracebridge, Cobourg, Lindsay, Markham, Newmarket, Orillia, Oshawa, Peterborough
Position(s) language:
English
Job term:
9 Temporary (5.5 and 12 months with possible extension)
Job code:
10OAD - Office Administration 10
Salary:
$29.53 - $34.75 Per hour*
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.

Take pride in serving the public and delivering accessible, fair and timely court services

Experience the justice system from the inside. You'll play a key role in ensuring the courts run smoothly and serve as an essential contact between the legal system and your community.

How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

About the job

Working in court administration is dynamic and exciting - every day is different. You can expect to:

• work with and support judges, lawyers, the public and justice system participants
• work both in the courtroom and at the court office
• manage court records, receive and draft court documents and review legal documents
• support online, hybrid, and in-person hearings and use court recording equipment
• guide the jury selection process and manage court materials

Visit our Become a court and client representative page for more information on the role.

What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirement

• You can type at least 30 words per minute

Additional requirements:
You may need to be:
• available to work an irregular schedule, including on weekends and holidays
• willing to travel to different courts by air or car
• licensed to drive in Ontario

Technical skills

You can:
• apply guidelines, procedures, policy, legislation and regulations to your work
• adapt and learn new skills and digital processes
• troubleshoot basic issues with computer equipment and seek technical support when necessary
• host court proceedings using online meeting software
• search for information and enter data in computer programs and databases

Communication and client service skills

You can:
• provide exceptional customer service
• communicate confidently and effectively when you write and speak
• work with complex information and explain it clearly to the public
• pay close attention to detail when completing written tasks

Problem solving and judgement skills

You can:
• take initiative to identify issues and recommend or implement solutions
• apply good judgement in challenging situations
• be discreet and keep sensitive information private

Planning and organizational skills

You can:
• prioritize tasks to meet deadlines and adjust when plans change
• work on your own or with a team

Cash/Payment skills

You can:
• use a cash register to receive payments
• calculate fees, collect and balance daily transactions
• complete a daily record of received payments

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!

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, March 3, 2025 11:59 pm EST
Position details:
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  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 5.5 months, 440 Kent St W, Lindsay, East Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 5.5 months, 70 Simcoe St, Peterborough, East Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 5.5 months, 75 Mulcaster St, Barrie, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 5.5 months, 700 Memorial Ave, Orillia, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 5.5 months, 3 Dominion St, Bracebridge, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
  • 1 English Temporary, duration up to 5.5 months, 8500 Leslie St, Markham, Central Region, Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Category:
Legal Services
Posted on:
Friday, February 14, 2025
Apply now!

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