Assistant Trial Coordinator

About the job

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.
• What you bring to the team

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
• the ability to work under pressure in a fast-paced environment with competing priorities
• 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) Don't meet every qualification?
• If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
• How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.

Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's

Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005.

We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.

Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace: diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives accessibility Anti-Racism Policy What we offer

• We offer a unique opportunity to make a real difference in people's lives, working both in and out of the courtroom.
• You will be joining a team of more than 3,000 frontline staff members and managers across the province, committed to professionalism, collaboration and innovation.
• You will enjoy a friendly and cooperative work environment, career growth opportunities, and on-the-job training.