Provincial Offences Clerk

Hours of Work: 8:30 am to 4:30 pm, Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)

Salary: $31.87 to $37.28 per hour

Primary Location: County of Lennox and Addington – 97 Thomas St. East, Napanee

About the role

We believe in empowering people to live their best lives – not only the people in the communities we serve, but also our employees. Your work will have a meaningful impact in creating a supportive and inclusive environment where individuals and families flourish. We prioritize workplace well-being, continuous growth, and a culture where every employee feels valued and inspired.

Responsibilities

• Provide clerical and administrative services in court and court administration
• Provide quality customer service, answer inquiries and respond to requests in a fast-paced environment
• Receive and send legal documents, proof for accuracy, and administer the legislated processes
• Accept, verify and input tickets and information filing from enforcement agencies
• Process dockets and prepare and send trial notices and other court documents
• Set up and dismantle courtroom equipment
• As clerk of court, arraign defendants, record pleas, swear in witnesses, interpreters, defendants; record case information, dispositions and actions on charging documents, and ensure document notations/recordings are accurate and complete
• Accept and process payments, balance daily cash and prepare reports
• Perform collection activities of outstanding fines
• Satisfactory attendance record, subject to the requirements of the Ontario Human Rights Code

Requirements

• Post-secondary education with a diploma in programs such as court administration, legal administration/ law, business or office administration
• Minimum of 1-2 years experience working in court administration or similar capacity
• Sound knowledge of Provincial Offences Court administration, legislation, and procedures
• Working knowledge of Courtroom protocol, setup and operations with attention to detail to verify and endorse court documents proficiently

Skills

• Highly computer literate, proficient in Microsoft Office (Excel, Outlook and Word), ICON, CAMS, Zoom Pro, Liberty Recording system, Adobe Acrobat
• Strong organizational skills with the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• Display professionalism, empathy, sensitivity, tact and excellent judgment

Benefits

• Pension
• Competitive Benefits
• Employee Assistance Program
• Staff Appreciation Events
• Training and Mentorship Opportunities
• Employee Wellness and Peer Support Team
• Annual Wage Increases