Judicial Secretary - Unilingual (English) and Bilingual (English/French)

  • Published on: Jul 05, 2024

  • Application deadline: Jan 01, 2025

  • Job Type: Permanent

  • Salary Range: 28.14 - 34.75 CAD a month

  • Vacancies:1

  • Qualification: Graduate / Any Field

  • Experience: Fresh / Experienced

  • Gender: Both


Job Description


If you are a detail-oriented individual with a proactive work ethic and excellent organizational skills, we have an exciting opportunity for you in court administration with the Ministry of the Attorney General. Join us in providing judicial secretarial services to the Ontario Court of Justice.


Key Highlights:
  • 3 Bilingual positions 10OAD - Office Administration 10 with a salary range of $29.53 to $34.75 per hour
  • 1 Unilingual position 09OAD - Office Administration 09 with a salary range of $28.14 to $32.82 per hour


Commitment to Diversity and Inclusion:

Our commitment is to create a diverse, inclusive, anti-racist, and accessible workplace that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage applications from individuals with disabilities, Indigenous persons, Black and racialized individuals, as well as candidates from various cultural backgrounds.

For more information on our commitment to equity and inclusion, please visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages. We provide accommodation throughout the application process and employment, in adherence to the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. If you require disability-related accommodations, please refer to the 'How to apply' section.

Responsibilities:

Your role will involve:
  • Transcribing correspondences, judgments, and legal documents from handwritten notes or dictation
  • Composing and editing correspondence through dictation
  • Providing reception services, managing judges' schedules, arranging appointments and travel
  • Processing invoices, travel claims, maintaining expenses, and providing support on committees
  • Handling mail, managing filing systems, and accessing information on databases


Requirements:

Mandatory Qualifications:

  • Proficiency in oral and written French (for bilingual positions)
  • Typing speed of 50 words per minute
  • Dicta skills at a level of at least 70%


Essential Skills:

  • Strong written and oral communication skills
  • Interpersonal skills for handling confidential information
  • Technical knowledge of legal office systems and court processes


Additional Skills:

  • Proven experience in legal secretarial and administrative tasks
  • Ability to work independently, prioritize tasks, and meet deadlines
  • Computer proficiency in applications like Microsoft Office and Internet usage

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