Clerk-Auditor

Under the authority of the clerk – municipal court, you will be responsible for performing various tasks related to the execution 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:

• 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 perform 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 attendance, the type of charge, pleas, and motions submitted by the prosecution and defense lawyers, as well as all stages of the case proceedings.

• Education acquired through a college diploma (DEC) in legal techniques;
• Have two (2) years of work experience in the judicial field, specifically regarding hearings before the court concerning criminal and civil procedures.

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).