1416-NOC

Court clerks and related court services occupations

(NOC 14103)
Annual Earnings
$64,654
Training, Education, Experience and Responsibilities
High School Diploma
Job Openings
(2023-2033)
200

Career 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 
  • Facilitate court security and public safety, liaise with law enforcement organizations, and provide support to the judiciary 
  • Work for federal, provincial, territorial and municipal courts and by police forces

Duties

Court clerks:

  • Call courts of law to order, read charges, take pleas from defendants, swear in witnesses and perform other clerical duties in the courtrooms
  • Prepare court files, court schedule and other documents
  • Record main court proceedings, including pleas, names of witnesses, dates, times and rulings
  • Manage care and custody of court exhibits
  • Prepare documents for and participate in jury selection
  • Update and maintain court office indexes and files on actions taken by court or in response to court decisions
  • Receive, pay out and account for fines, fees and trust monies
  • Assist the public in court offices

Court officers:

  • Stock courtrooms with necessary materials before trials
  • Escort the judge to the courtroom
  • Maintain the security and safety of the judge and courtroom
  • Track proceedings and uphold the rules and procedures of the court
  • Read charges and take pleas from defendants
  • Transport prisoners to and from the court house and detention centres, psychiatric hospitals, or police divisions
  • Maintain the security of prisoners in the cell area of courthouses and while escorting them to the courtrooms 
  • Maintain prisoner records

Court Administrators:

  • Coordinate administrative services and establish work priorities for court staff
  • Supervise court clerks and other court services employees
  • 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

 

Special Duties

Duties of court administrators may include those of court clerks or court officers depending on the location and size of the courthouse.

Earnings

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Annual Earnings

$64,654

Provincial Hourly Rate

High$48.00/hr
Median$31.00/hr
Low$28.21/hr
Source: B.C. Labour Market Information Office, derived from 2023 Job Bank Wage data

Work Environment

# Workers Employed

685

% Employed Full Time

75%
Source: 2021 Census

Work in this occupation is typically performed in a structured environment, such as an office, with time also spent in courtrooms.

Career Pathways

Progression to supervisory or senior court service positions is possible with experience.

Occupational Interests

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Here are the top occupational interest(s) for this career profile:

Conventional
Conventional
Enterprising
Enterprising

Job Titles

Court administrator
Court clerk
Court clerk supervisor
Court clerk-crier
Court officer
Criminal court clerk
Judicial clerk
Provincial court clerk

Education, Training and Skills

  • Completion of secondary school is required

Court clerks, court officers and court liaison officers:

  • On-the-job training is provided for court officers, court clerks and court liaison officers
  • Special Constable Certification may be required for court officers and court liaison officers
  • Court clerks and court officers need a one to two-year post-secondary diploma in office administration or equivalent

Court administrators:

  • Need a one to two-year post-secondary diploma, or
  • May need a university degree in law, business administration, judicial administration or related field
  • Some experience as a court clerks may be required 
  • Experience in clerical services, administration and management, and personnel information systems may be required 
     

Education programs in B.C.

The following program areas are related to this occupation:

  • Business Administration/Management/Commerce
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Skills

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Active Listening

Giving full attention to what other people are saying, taking time to understand the points being made, asking questions as appropriate, and not interrupting at inappropriate times.

73%
Reading Comprehension

Understanding written sentences and paragraphs in work-related documents.

71%
Speaking

Talking to others to share information effectively.

70%
Critical Thinking

Using logic and reasoning to identify the strengths and weaknesses of alternative solutions, conclusions or approaches to problems.

68%
Writing

Communicating effectively in writing as appropriate for the needs of the audience.

68%
Social Perceptiveness

Being aware of others’ reactions and understanding why they react as they do.

58%
Judgment and Decision Making

Considering the relative costs and benefits of potential actions to choose the most appropriate one.

58%
Complex Problem Solving

Being able to solve novel, ill-defined problems in complex, real-world settings.

57%
Active Learning

Understanding how new information could be used to solve current and future problems in making decisions.

54%
Time Management

Managing one’s own time and the time of others.

54%

Labour Market Statistics

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Employment

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Employment

685
Source: 2021 Census

Employment by Region

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Employment % Employment of this Occupation
Cariboo 35 5.1%
Kootenay 20 2.9%
Mainland/Southwest 370 54.0%
North Coast and Nechako 25 3.6%
Northeast 20 2.9%
Thompson-Okanagan 90 13.1%
Vancouver Island/Coast 125 18.2%
Source: 2021 Census

Labour Market Outlook

The B.C. Labour Market Outlook is a 10-year forecast of the expected supply and demand for labour in the province. It’s usually updated every year. The purpose is to provide British Columbians with the knowledge to make informed decisions on careers, skills training, education and hiring.

Forecasted Job Openings (2023-2033)

200
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Forecasted Job Openings

Forecasted Employment Growth Rate

Composition of Job Openings

Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Job Openings by Region (2023-2033)

Map of BC Map of BC highlighting Cariboo region Map of BC highlighting Kootenay region Map of BC highlighting Mainland/Southwest region Map of BC highlighting North Coast and Nechako region Map of BC highlighting Northeast region Map of BC highlighting Thompson-Okanagan region Map of BC highlighting Vancouver Island/Coast region
Cariboo
Kootenay
Mainland/Southwest
North Coast and Nechako
Northeast
Thompson-Okanagan
Vancouver Island/Coast
Region Job Openings Avg. Annual Employment Growth
Cariboo 10 -0.2%
Kootenay Not available Not available
Mainland/Southwest 100 0.8%
North Coast and Nechako 0 0.2%
Northeast Not available Not available
Thompson-Okanagan 30 1.1%
Vancouver Island/Coast 50 1.0%
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

Industry Highlights

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Forecasted Job Openings by Industry

IndustryJob Openings (2023-2033)
Public Administration200
For additional industry information, visit the Industry Profiles page.
Source: B.C. Labour Market Outlook

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