Clerk - Court Clerk

STATUS: Temporary

JOB POSTING NUMBER: 697

POSTING PERIOD: Indeterminate

SALARY: Class 6 – from $50,036.57 to $76,979.33 / year

SCHEDULE: 33.00 hours per week, DAY; MONDAY to THURSDAY - 08:15 to 17:30 - A

WORKING MODE: In-person

WORK LOCATION: Municipal Court of Laval, 55 BOUL DES LAURENTIDES Laval H7G 2T1

The challenges that await you

Under the authority of the court clerk – municipal court, you will be responsible for performing various tasks related to the completion of legal and administrative procedures on behalf of the clerk. Additionally, you will record in the minutes the phases of the procedure including the decisions and orders of the judges.

More specifically, you will:

  • Check court files before hearings to ensure they contain the necessary elements (documents, minutes, signatures, notices, etc.);

  • Follow up on files scheduled for hearing and carry out all required tasks for the proper management of files in the courtroom;

  • Attend hearings and proceed with the arraignment of defendants according to the stage and type of procedure (appearance, highway safety code, criminal code, etc.);

  • Draft the minutes of court hearings recording the attendance, type of charge, pleas, and motions filed by the prosecution and defense lawyers as well as all stages of the case proceedings.
The ideal profile for us
  • Education acquired through a college diploma (DEC) in legal techniques;
  • Have two (2) years of work experience in the judicial field, specifically at the level of hearings before the court concerning criminal and civil procedures.
The benefits of being part of our team

Choosing the City of Laval means working for the third largest city in Quebec on diverse and stimulating mandates. It also offers the opportunity to grow within a human, committed team that enjoys working in a pleasant environment.

For this position, we offer competitive working conditions:

  • Defined benefit pension plan;
  • Work schedule allowing for work-life balance;
  • Work location easily accessible with free parking;
  • Employee assistance program (EAP).


Only candidates meeting the requirements will be contacted.


The City of Laval is committed to promoting an inclusive and equitable work environment as part of its employment equity program. It recognizes and values diversity in all its forms and invites women, visible and ethnic minorities, Indigenous peoples, and persons with disabilities to apply.

If you require special accommodations to participate in the selection process, please let us know as soon as you are invited.

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55 Boulevard des Laurentides, Laval, QC H7G 2T1, Canada
CA$50,036.57 to CA$76,979.33 per year

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