Assistant Trial Coordinator

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

What can I expect to do in this role?

• 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)

Additional Information:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
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