14103

Court clerks and related court services occupations

TEER 4 — High-school diploma or several weeks of training

Express Entry skill level: No
Regulated in Québec: Yes
In demand in Manitoba: No

Classification

Business, finance & administration

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Definition

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. They also facilitate court security and public safety, liaise with law enforcement organizations, and provide support to the judiciary. They are employed by federal, provincial, territorial and municipal courts and by police forces.

Main duties

This group performs some or all of the following duties:
Court clerks
Call courts of law to order, read charges, take pleas from defendants, swear in witnesses and perform other clerical functions in the courtrooms
Prepare court files, court dockets 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 paper and electronic indexes and files on actions taken by court or in response to court decisions
Receive, disburse 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
Monitor 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, police divisions, or elsewhere
Maintain the security of prisoners in the cell area of courthouses and while escorting prisoners to and from courtrooms or elsewhere
Maintain prisoner records.
Court administrators
Coordinate administrative services and establish work priorities for court staff
Supervise court clerks and other court services occupations
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.

Example job titles

•court administrator
•court clerk
•court clerk supervisor
•court clerk-crier
•court officer
•criminal court clerk
•judicial clerk
•provincial court clerk

Overview

NOC 14103 covers court clerks and related court services occupations under Canada's National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021 system. These professionals perform vital administrative and clerical duties to support federal, provincial, and territorial courts of law. Typical duties include calling courts of law to order, reading charges, administering oaths, recording court proceedings, managing court dockets, and maintaining custody of court exhibits and official records. They ensure that the judicial process runs smoothly and administrative protocols are strictly followed.

Under the NOC 2021 framework, this occupation falls under TEER 4. Employment requirements generally include the completion of secondary school, and on-the-job training is typically provided by the employing court. Some specialized roles may prefer individuals with college coursework in legal studies or administrative support. For Canadian immigration, foreign nationals with experience under NOC 14103 may qualify for various pathways, including specific Provincial Nominee Programs (PNP) and the Atlantic Immigration Program (AIP), depending on provincial requirements and valid job offers.

Disclaimer: This information is for educational purposes only and does not constitute legal advice. For official and up-to-date immigration programs, criteria, and eligibility requirements, please consult Immigration, Refugees and Citizenship Canada (IRCC) or a Regulated Canadian Immigration Consultant (RCIC).

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Occupation data: Statistics Canada / ESDC — National Occupational Classification (NOC) 2021.