Registry Clerk Jobs

Job Summary And Requirements
The Department of Justice is working to ensure Yukon remains a safe, secure, and healthy place to live and work. We build strong and healthy relationships with others to support good governance and to foster safe communities with opportunities for healing. The Department of Justice provides supportive and dynamic work environments comprising teams of professionals who are committed to making a difference in the lives of Yukoners.
Reporting to the Supervisor, Court Clerks, this position provides administrative and operational support to the court registry in Watson Lake, including ensuring the smooth running of circuit and Justice of the Peace courts, preparing court documents, making computer entries, taking and recording payments, keeping and organizing court records and responding to inquiries from various sources including the judiciary. In doing so, the incumbent deals with a high volume of sensitive and confidential information and is expected to meet very high standards of tact, confidentiality, and sound judgment.
The hours of work for this position are 9am - 1pm, Monday to Friday.
Essential Qualifications
Please submit your resume clearly demonstrating how you meet the following qualifications. Please note selection for further consideration will be based solely on the information you provide in your resume.

• Experience independently performing administrative functions under time and volume pressures, preferably in a legal environment
• Experience performing court clerk responsibilities
• Successful completion of a post-secondary certificate or diploma in Clerking Courts, Legal or Office Administration will be considered an asset

Candidates who have education, training and/or experience equivalent to the essential qualifications listed above will be equally considered.
Desired Knowledge, Skills And Suitability
Candidates should have and will be assessed on:

• The ability to provide exceptional customer service
• Excellent verbal and written communication skills
• Tact and good judgment
• Experience using Microsoft Office programs (Word, Outlook, Excel)
• Strong organization skills and the ability to keep accurate records
• The ability to work well independently and under pressure
• The ability to prioritize tasks and meet deadlines
• The ability to maintain confidentiality
• A strong work ethic

For information about this position, please contact Karin Keeley-Eriksson at [email protected]
For information about the application process, please contact Tammy Vermeersch at [email protected]
Additional Information
Conditions of Employment:

• Obtain Notary Public certification
• Have and maintain security clearance
• Valid Yukon Class 5 driver’s licence

Job Requirements

• Wearing a uniform in court
• Working overtime with little or no notice

Relocation:Relocation costs will not be considered for this position.
Eligibility List
12 months