Trial Coordinator - Bilingual (English/french)

Consider this challenging opportunity in the Superior Court of Justice, where you will coordinate and schedule cases in criminal, family and civil courts and provide administrative services to the judiciary.

Court Services Division is committed to a diverse, respectful and professional workplace that reflects OPS values.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

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.

What can I expect to do in this role?

In this position, you will be responsible for:

• maintaining court lists utilizing established scheduling practices
• collecting and compiling statistical reports
• attending court to set dates and monitor case flow
• providing administrative services

How do I qualify?

Mandatory

• You must possess oral and written French language skills at the advanced level. Your proficiency level will be confirmed before hire

Judgement and Problem Solving Skills:

• You have demonstrated analytical skills to assess data and provide recommendations
• You have proven ability to use effective organizational skills to prioritize and manage multiple tasks, work under pressure and meet competing deadlines

Communication and Interpersonal Skills:

• You have the ability to use tact and diplomacy effectively when liaising with stakeholders, including staff, professionals and the public
• You have demonstrated ability to work well independently and as part of a team

Technical Knowledge and Skills:

• You possess knowledge of the functions and rules of the Superior or Ontario Court of Justice, relevant legislation and legal terminology
• You have experience with secretarial and office administrative practices
• You possess proficiency with computers and various software applications such as word processing, spreadsheets, databases, presentation, e-mail, Internet and management information systems