Judicial Paratechnician

Ministry or OrganizationMinistry of Justice

Number of Positions to be Filled1

Employment StatusRegular

Description of the Ministry or Organization

• General Information
• The position is to be filled at the Gaspé Courthouse
• The person holding the position must work in a strictly in-person mode
• Daily Tasks
• At the Judge's Office

Under the leadership of your immediate supervisor, provide legal and administrative support to the judge's office. Specifically:

• Ensure that all files are complete, deadlines are met, and then carry out all necessary administrative and legal formalities;
• Analyze the compliance of the various procedures submitted and ensure the progression of the file according to the procedures or orders rendered;
• Exchange with the parties involved, including lawyers, information about the progress of the hearings, communicate or obtain the information useful to the file and inform the concerned judges;
• Perform the administrative support of a legal nature to the judge, such as the analysis, verification and follow-up of the various files, the verification of the legal content and the preparation of pre-hearing notes and summary tables of the cases to come;
• Manage the judge's calendar, keep track of expenses, help correct judgments, write letters, etc.
• Update, according to established procedures, the entire court file, receive and file the pieces, deposit them in the file or ensure their custody in accordance with the chain of possession;
• Ensure the effective conduct of hearings, notably by completing all required documents such as the minutes as well as the various forms according to the decisions of the court, and ensure the proper functioning of the recording and videoconferencing systems;
• At the end of the hearing, analyze the decisions of the court, in order to produce and transmit the relevant information and documents for the continuation of the procedure and forward them to the concerned parties;
• In the Courtroom

Under the leadership of your immediate supervisor, you are at the heart of the hearings by performing administrative and procedural tasks before, during and after the hearings:

• Update, according to established procedures, the entire court file, receive and file the pieces, deposit them in the file or ensure their custody in accordance with the chain of possession;
• Ensure the effective conduct of hearings, notably by completing all required documents such as the minutes as well as the various forms according to the decisions of the court, and ensure the proper functioning of the recording and videoconferencing systems;
• At the end of the hearing, analyze the decisions of the court, in order to produce and transmit the relevant information and documents for the continuation of the procedure and forward them to the concerned parties;

In addition, in the performance of his duties, the judicial paratechnician may be called upon to initiate the work of new judicial paratechnicians.

Salary Scale: From $45,037 to $64,505 *

• The salary of $64,505 refers to the 102% increase in the salary of the employee who has spent one (1) year at the last step of his/her class of employment and who has obtained a satisfactory performance during his/her last annual evaluation.

A temporary declining bonus of 6% is also added to the salary until December 4, 2026. Note that the sum of the temporary declining bonus and the salary cannot exceed the maximum of the salary scale.

These amounts do not take into account the 0.11% adjustment, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI). This adjustment will be made later, retroactively as of March 31, 2026.

The amounts associated with the salary scale, including the 0.11% adjustment, based on the Consumer Price Index (CPI) can be consulted on the website of the Treasury Board Secretariat.

The remuneration is determined based on the relevance of your years of education and experience, which are assessed in relation to the position. Therefore, it is important to detail them well in your application, which will serve as a reference. Once submitted, your application cannot be modified.

The MJQ offers you

Benefits of working at the gaspé courthouse

Located near the cradle of Canada, you will enjoy a view of the sea and many sports, cultural, artistic and historical activities within reach.

Take advantage of the nearby cycling tracks for your daily commute or leisure time. You will also have access to free parking.

Several grocery stores, as well as shopping centers within walking distance, allow you to optimize your schedule by doing your shopping and purchases during breaks or after work.

Enjoy a cafeteria equipped with a coffee machine or take advantage of a variety of meal options thanks to the proximity of many restaurants.

Facilitate your daily life with a daycare and a gym nearby.

Desired Profile and Application Procedures

Essentials

• Hold a high school diploma (DES) or relevant studies certificate whose equivalence is recognized by the competent authority.

Each year of missing education can be compensated by two years of paid or unpaid work experience, including family workload. The DES can also be compensated by a professional specialization certificate or a professional studies diploma.

• Possess two years of relevant post-secondary education.

A person can submit their application if they are in the process of completing the last year of required education.

For consideration, any education completed outside of Canada must be subject to a comparative evaluation (equivalence certificate) issued by the Ministry of Immigration, Francization and Integration.

Each year of missing post-secondary education can be compensated by two years of relevant experience in relation to the duties of the position.

Relevant experience acquired on the job market as well as that acquired outside of the job market are recognized. Furthermore, relevant experiences acquired during the same period can be combined without exceeding the duration of that period of concomitance.

• Possess Canadian citizenship or permanent resident status or a work permit issued by the competent federal authority allowing you to work within our organization.

A person awaiting proof of permanent resident status or a work permit allowing them to work within our organization can submit their application to this selection process. However, they must be authorized to work legally in Canada at the time of their appointment.

• Have appropriate knowledge of French for the functions.
• Hiring is conditional upon the results of a security check.

Qualities we are looking for

• Have good analytical and synthesis skills;
• Demonstrate good relational skills;
• Be customer-oriented and possess strong written and verbal communication skills;
• Show autonomy and judgment;
• Have a concern for detail;
• Have good mastery of computer tools and office software.
• Your application must be submitted no later than August 12, 2026 at 11:59 PM.
• Tips for your application

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Registration: Registration must obligatorily be done using the online registration form. Only applications received through the online distribution platform of the public service will be considered. No resumes are accepted.

The remuneration is determined based on the relevance of your years of education and experience, which are assessed in relation to the position. Therefore, it is important to detail them well in your application, which will serve as a reference. Once submitted, your application cannot be modified.

Information on the Selection Process: Selection Process Team selection.team@justice.gouv.qc.ca

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