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 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.
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.
Court 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.
Some experience as a court clerks may be required for court administrators.
Additional information
Progression to supervisory or senior court service positions is possible with experience.
Duties of court administrators may include those of court clerks or court officers depending on the location and size of the courthouse.
Certification requirements
Work Experience
Work experience recommended
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.