At a Glance
- Tasks: Assist individuals in legal matters and support community justice initiatives.
- Company: Department of Justice in the Northwest Territories, committed to community values.
- Benefits: Competitive salary, travel opportunities, and meaningful community impact.
- Other info: Opportunity for career growth and to work closely with diverse communities.
- Why this job: Make a difference in people's lives while promoting justice and community engagement.
- Qualifications: High school diploma, training in justice or criminology, and experience in a law office.
The predicted salary is between 48419 - 59179 $ per year.
The mandate of the Department of Justice is to administer justice, including policing, community justice, victims services and corrections in the Northwest Territories. This mandate will be carried out in a manner which respects community and indigenous values and encourages communities to assume increasing responsibilities.
The Court Worker is located in Yellowknife and reports to the Court Worker Supervisor of the Legal Aid Commission. The position is responsible for providing assistance and advice to people in conflict with the law or requiring assistance in matters relating to the law in Yellowknife and surrounding communities. Court workers directly impact the outcome of legal processes within the Northwest Territories.
Knowledge, Skills and Abilities:
- Knowledge of relevant legislation, criminal and civil procedure, and policies related to the provision of legal services to individuals and communities;
- Ability to maintain good relations with community services such as Band Councils, RCMP, Probation Services and Social Services;
- Proven case management ability and the ability to work independently with minimal supervision.
Typically, the above qualifications would be attained by:
- The completion of a high school diploma and training/course work offered through various colleges in justice or criminology or through on the job training offered by the Legal Aid Commission, some post-secondary education in office administration and at least 3 years of experience working in a law office or similar office environment or a combination of the above.
- The ability to speak an Aboriginal language of the Northwest Territories or French would be an asset.
ADDITIONAL REQUIREMENT:
- Valid Class 5 driver's license and must be prepared to travel by vehicle or by air to communities outside Yellowknife during all seasons.
Court Worker in Yellowknife employer: gov
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