Assistant Trial Coordinator

Consider this challenging opportunity in the Ontario and Superior Court of Justice, where you will assist in coordinating and scheduling cases in criminal, family, civil and other courts.

OPS Commitment to Diversity, Inclusion, Accessibility, and Anti-Racism:

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

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What can I expect to do in this role?

Your responsibilities will include:
• assisting the Trial Coordinator in maintaining court lists utilizing established scheduling practices
• processing documents and orders; liaising with Trial Coordinators, judiciary, counsel, other staff, and the public regarding the scheduling of matters
• identifying and bringing issues that may affect the schedule to the attention of the Trial Coordinator(s)
• assisting in the preparation of statistical information

How do I qualify?

Technical Skills:

• You have knowledge of the functions and rules of the Ontario and Superior Courts of Justice, relevant legislation and legal terminology

Analytical and Problem Solving Skills:

• You have judgement and problem solving skills
• You have the ability to work independently and as part of a team
• You possess analytical skills to assist with the compilation of statistical data

Communication and Organizational Skills:

• You have organizational, coordination and planning skills to assist with the scheduling of court sittings
• You have the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• You have communication and interpersonal skills to liaise with tact and diplomacy with judges, staff, counsel and the public

Computer Skills:

• You are proficient with computer applications (word processing, presentations, spreadsheets, databases, email, Internet and management information systems)