Court and Client Representative - Hamilton, Canada - Ministry of the Attorney General

Ministry of the Attorney General

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Hamilton, Canada

2 weeks ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Are you interested in launching your career in the Ontario Public Service (OPS) and gaining practical experience in the Ontario justice system where you will deliver accessible, fair, timely and effective services for Ontarians? Working in

Ontario Courts offers a unique and dynamic professional environment that combines the pursuit of justice with the intricacies of legal proceedings. As a court employee, you become an integral part of a vital institution that upholds the principles of fairness, impartiality, and the rule of law.

The Ministry of the Attorney General, Court Services Division has a great opportunity where we offer an extensive training program to teach and prepare you with everything you need to know to be successful in the Court and Client Representative role.

As one of the largest employers in the province, we offer a wide range of exciting career opportunities. We believe in the core values of trust, fairness, diversity, excellence, creativity, collaboration, efficiency and responsiveness. We are committed to being an employer of first choice, creating a positive and inclusive work environment. We invite you to join our team

The OPS has been recognized as a top employer.

We are proud to have been acknowledged as one of:

Canada's Top 100 Employers
Canada's Best Diversity Employers
Greater Toronto's Top Employers
Canada's Greenest Employers
Canada's Top Employers for Young People

We offer:

A defined benefit pension plan
Maternity and parental leave topup benefits which includes adoptive parents
Comprehensive health plan (optin for temporary contract employees)
Collegial and professional work culture
Career growth and development opportunities across multiple business areas
We provide onthejob training to support your success in the role

There are permanent and temporary full-time opportunities available in Central West Region (click links to view in map):

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Brampton:

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Cayuga:

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Hamilton:

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Milton:

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St. Catharines

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.

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 a fast-paced team environment, you will perform a wide range of duties both in and out of the courtroom to support in-person and virtual hearings.

From interacting with judges, attorneys, and jurors to managing case files and facilitating courtroom proceedings, you will:

Support the modernization of courts by participating in pilot projects and actively engaging in improvements to the delivery of court services
Carry file cases from intake, bail hearing, all court appearances, to final disposition
Prepare and review legal materials e.g., books of documents, court forms, previous decisions, submissions made by parties' counsel
Preparing, signing and issuing court orders and default judgements
Prepare and maintain both physical courtrooms and virtual hearing rooms for proceedings e.g., ensure court decorum; setup open/close court; facilitate communication between parties; speak publicly during court proceedings, support case flow; handle, mark and record all courtrelated documents; maintain logs and court exhibits
Attend to juries and witnesses e.g., coordinate and assist jury panels; attend to witness' needs
Assist public, court personnel and justice participants by responding to questions and providing information on protocols and procedures
Complete and reconcile financial transactions
Operate specialized courtroom technology to support inperson, virtual and hybrid court proceedings, court audio and video recording equipment, electronic display evidence equipment, ensuring equipment is in working order at all times and is tested prior to court, during court and after each recess
Ensure all proceedings are recorded and annotated in accordance with legislative requirements, ministry guidelines and standards

How do I qualify?:

Mandatory:

Typing skills to 30 words per minute (wpm)

Please note:

You will also be required to:

Undergo a security screening check under the Ontario Public Service (OPS) Employment Screening Check Policy, which includes a criminal record check (Criminal Records and Judicial Matters Check)
Become a Commissioner of Oaths

You may be required to: