Overview
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. They are employed by federal, provincial, territorial and municipal courts and by police forces.
This group performs some or all of the following duties:
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.
Employment prospects
Annual salary
$47,007
$58,759
$74,428
Usual Hours Worked Weekly: 37.57
Job openings
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British Columbia
90expected job openings (5-year forecast)
Education and training
Employment requirements
Completion of secondary school is required.
On-the-job training is provided for court officers, court clerks, and court liaison officers.
Court clerks and court officers may require a 1-2 year post-secondary diploma in office administration or equivalent.
Additional information
Progression to supervisory or senior court service positions is possible with experience.
Certification requirements
Post-secondary programs in B.C.
No post-secondary education required
No post-secondary education required. You can work in this career without post-secondary education. Some on the job training may be provided. With additional training or experience, you may be able to progress into higher level, supervisory or management positions.