Court Stenographer

**Court Stenographer**
**Justice and Public Safety - Court Services**
**Secondment / Temporary Term**
**OPEN**
**Campbellton, NB**

**Who we are**

The work we do has a positive impact on our communities and helps improve the everyday lives of New Brunswickers. Together, we are over 45,000 New Brunswickers who are passionate problem-solvers, who make a difference and are proud to call New Brunswick home.

The Department of Justice and Public Safety is seeking individuals to join the Court Services Branch as Court Stenographers working in Campbellton.

**What you will do
- Attending court and recording evidence
- Transcribing of evidence from recorded compact discs
- Entering computer data
- Preparing legal documents
- Client service
- Providing support to the judiciary
- And any other related duties as assigned by the supervisor.

**Work environment**
- Office location: City Centre Mall, 157 Water Street, Campbellton, NB
- Standard hours of work: Monday - Friday, 8:15-4:30
- We promote a scent-reduced environment.

**Who you are**

The ability to multi-task and work well under pressure is required for this position.

**Your attitude, skills and interests are just as important as your area of study. We are looking for diverse backgrounds that bring a combination of the following**:

- Concern for order
- Effective interactive communication
- Self-control / Stamina
- Initiative
- Flexibility; and
- Teamwork and cooperation
- Experience with Microsoft Office Suite.

**Operational requirements**
- Working past the normal work hours on occasion.
- Working on weekends on a rotational basis for weekend remand court; and
- Occasional travel within the region when required.

Résumés should be in chronological order specifying education and employment in months and years including part-time and full-time employment.

**Need to have (their essential skills and qualifications)***
- High School Diploma or GED.****:

- Successful completion of one (1) year post-secondary education in office administration or a related field.****:

- Minimum of three (3) years related administrative and/or legal work experience.****:
Shorthand is not required.

**_ An equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered._**

The ability to transcribe from digital audio files is also required. As such, you will be required to successfully complete the Department's court transcription test in English and/or French.

**Written and spoken competence in English and French is required. **Please state your language capability.**

**Wage**
$1,999.24 - $2,368.97 biweekly

**What can GNB offer you?**
- Comprehensive benefits package and the Public Service Shared Risk Pension Plan.
- Opportunities for career growth, professional development and training.
- Free access to Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP) and services.
- 1.25 days/month of paid vacation.

**Providing a safe workplace for all.** Your health & safety are important to us. GNB has implemented preventative measures across the organization to ensure your health & Safety.

**How to apply**

This competition may be used to fill future vacancies at the same level.

Department of Justice and Public Safety
Human Resources Branch
Marysville Place - 20 McGloin Street, 3rd floor
Fredericton, NB E3A 5T8
(506) 453-2719

We thank all those who apply, however, only those selected for further consideration will be contacted.

**Equal Opportunity Employer**

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