Job: DISTRICT CLERK OF THE PEACE I

Title DISTRICT CLERK OF THE PEACE I
Categories Middle Level Supervisors/Other Senior Staff
Job Summary
The incumbent is required to perform administrative work assisting in directing the functions of a Magisterial District Court Office.

 
Reports to District Clerk of the Peace II; Magistracy Registrar and Clerk of the Court; Court Manager and Assistant Court Manager
Supervision Given to Support Staff in the Court Office
Duties and Responsibilities
  • Assists a District Clerk of the Peace II, III and/or Magistracy Registrar and Clerk of the Court administration of a Magisterial District Court Office.
  • Assists the Court Manager and Assistant Court Manager in implementing and
    maintaining Court policies and procedures.
  • Supervises of a group of employees engaged in responsible clerical work and other functions of employees engaged in quasi-judicial and quasi-legal clerical work.
  • Assists in planning, assigning and reviewing the work of a group of subordinates
    engaged in quasi-legal and quasi-judicial, clerical, fiscal and other related duties in a Magisterial District.
  • Seeks the advice of superiors in the handling of difficult problems and the Law.
  • Special assignments may be received orally or in writing from superiors and work is subject supervision and review.
  • Performs elements of the duties of ex Officio Justice of the Peace and a Commissioner of Oaths.
  • May be appointed Chairman of a Licensing Committee.
  • Performs related work as may be required
Knowledge
  • Knowledge of Court and Public Service procedures.
  • Knowledge of the Criminal and Civil Laws and Regulations of the country.
  • An understanding of the Constitution and of the Principles of Natural Law.
Skills and Abilities
  • Excellent supervisory skills.
  • Ability to assist in the planning and supervision of the work of office staff in a Magisterial Court.
  • Ability to establish and maintain effective working relationships with other employees.
  • Ability to prepare and provide reports.
Minimum Experience and Training
  • Training as evidenced by a Certificate of Advanced Level Education and Court.
  • Paralegal certification.
  • Experience or understanding of Court or Court Office Procedures.
  • Any equivalent combination of experience and training may be accepted.
  • A degree in a related field will be an asset
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