Court clerks and related court services occupations
Court clerks and workers in related court services occupations perform administrative, security, and other support functions for courts of law such as scheduling trials, processing service fees, calling court to order, preparing court dockets and maintaining exhibits, recording trial proceedings and maintaining court records. They also facilitate court security and public safety, liaise with law enforcement organizations, and provide support to the judiciary.
Very good
Market Demand
TEER 4
Skill Level
SK, AB, BC
Top Provinces
What They Do
- Court clerks
- Call courts of law to order, read charges, take pleas from defendants, swear in witnesses and perform other clerical functions in the courtrooms
- Prepare court files, court dockets and other documents
- Record main court proceedings, including pleas, names of witnesses, dates, times and rulings
- Manage care and custody of court exhibits
- Prepare documents for and participate in jury selection
- Update and maintain court office paper and electronic indexes and files on actions taken by court or in response to court decisions
- Receive, disburse and account for fines, fees and trust monies
- Assist the public in court offices.
- Court officers
- Stock courtrooms with necessary materials before trials
- Escort the judge to the courtroom
- Maintain the security and safety of the judge and courtroom
- Monitor proceedings and uphold the rules and procedures of the court
- Read charges and take pleas from defendants
- Transport prisoners to and from the court house and detention centres, psychiatric hospitals, police divisions, or elsewhere
- Maintain the security of prisoners in the cell area of courthouses and while escorting them to the courtrooms, or elsewhere
- Maintain prisoner records.
- Court administrators
- Coordinate administrative services and establish work priorities for court staff
- Supervise court clerks and other court services occupations
- Schedule court trials, pre-trial conferences and hearings
- Oversee the maintenance of judicial court records
- Assist in preparing annual budgets
- May assist in the management of personnel, operations, and the court facilities.
Qualifications
- checkCompletion of secondary school is required.
- checkOn-the-job training is provided for court officers, court clerks, and court liaison officers.
- checkSpecial Constable Certification may be required for court officers and court liaison officers.
- checkCourt clerks and court officers may require a 1-2 year post-secondary diploma in office administration or equivalent.
- checkCourt administrators usually require a 1-2 year post-secondary diploma, or may require a university degree in law, business administration, judicial administration, or related field.
- checkSome experience as a court clerks may be required for Court administrators.
- checkExperience in clerical services, administration and management, and personnel information systems may be required for court administrators.
Market Outlook by Province
Saskatchewan
The employment outlook will be Very good for court clerks and related court services occupations (NOC 14103) in Saskatchewan for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to several new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about court clerks and related court services occupations in Saskatchewan: Approximately 100 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Court clerks and related court services occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 80%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 8% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 87% compared to 81% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 13% compared to 19% for all occupations83% of court clerks and related court services occupations work all year, while 17% work only part of the year, compared to 65% and 35% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 43 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 21% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 79% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: n/a high school diploma or equivalent: 38% compared to 33% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 25% compared to 15% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 25% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 13% compared to 18% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: n/a
Very good
Outlook
Alberta
The employment outlook will be Moderate for court clerks and related court services occupations (NOC 14103) in Alberta for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a moderate number of new positions.A moderate number of positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about court clerks and related court services occupations in Alberta: Approximately 650 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Court clerks and related court services occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 80%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 10%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 10% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 92% compared to 80% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 8% compared to 20% for all occupations79% of court clerks and related court services occupations work all year, while 21% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 48 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 12% compared to 53% for all occupations Women: 88% compared to 47% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 10% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 28% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 10% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 40% compared to 19% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 19% compared to 21% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: less than 5% compared to 9% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
British Columbia
The employment outlook will be Moderate for court clerks and related court services occupations (NOC 14103) in British Columbia for the 2025-2027 period.The following factors contributed to this outlook:Employment growth will lead to a few new positions.Several positions will become available due to retirements.There are a small number of unemployed workers with recent experience in this occupation.Here are some key facts about court clerks and related court services occupations in British Columbia: Approximately 700 people worked in this occupation in May 2021. Court clerks and related court services occupations mainly work in the following sectors: Provincial and territorial public administration (NAICS 912): 73%Federal government public administration (NAICS 911): 15%Local, municipal, regional, aboriginal and other public administration (NAICS 913-919): 12% The distribution of full-time and part-time workers in this occupation is:Full-time workers: 93% compared to 78% for all occupationsPart-time workers: 7% compared to 22% for all occupations82% of court clerks and related court services occupations work all year, while 18% work only part of the year, compared to 61% and 39% respectively among all occupations. Those who worked only part of the year did so for an average of 47 weeks compared to 42 weeks for all occupations.The gender distribution of people in this occupation is: Men: 13% compared to 52% for all occupations Women: 87% compared to 48% for all occupations The educational attainment of workers in this occupation is: no high school diploma: less than 5% compared to 8% for all occupations high school diploma or equivalent: 32% compared to 28% for all occupations apprenticeship or trades certificate or diploma: 8% compared to 13% for all occupations college certificate or diploma or university certificate below bachelor's: 26% compared to 17% for all occupations bachelor's degree: 26% compared to 22% for all occupations university certificate, degree or diploma above bachelor level: 6% compared to 12% for all occupations
Moderate
Outlook
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Immigration Pathways
TEER 4 occupations typically require a high school diploma and on-the-job training. Not eligible for Express Entry but may qualify through provincial programs.
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Canadian Red Cross
29 active roles · Charlottetown, PE · Jasper, AB
Sephora
5 active roles · Calgary, AB · Toronto, ON
Government of Nova Scotia
3 active roles · Halifax, NS · Amherst, NS
Coastal Community Credit Union
3 active roles · Quathiaski Cove, BC · Nanaimo, BC
Oak View Group
3 active roles · Hamilton, ON · Calgary, AB
University of Alberta
3 active roles · Edmonton, AB
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Oral Communication: Oral Comprehension
to understand and respond to verbal instructions, questions and information, ensuring smooth communication and effective support during court proceedings
Writing
to prepare court dockets, record trial proceedings, draft legal documents and maintain detailed records
Time Management
to manage various tasks simultaneously, such as scheduling trials, processing service fees and maintaining records, while allocating sufficient time to each
Selective Attention and Speech Recognition
to focus on specific details while managing multiple tasks simultaneously, such as scheduling trials, recording proceedings and maintaining records
Near Vision
to review, prepare and manage a variety of documents, including court dockets, evidence and records
Attention to Detail
to ensure accuracy in all aspects of court administration, from recording trial proceedings to preparing legal documents and maintaining court records
Knowledge in Law
to understand court processes, the context of legal documents and how to interact appropriately with legal professionals
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