Courtworker

Job description

📍 Location: Montréal and surrounding regions – Office based at the Montréal Courthouse (1 Notre-Dame East St., Room 8.83, Montréal, Quebec)

🎯 Description:

The Native Paralegal Services of Quebec (S.P.A.Q.) is looking for an Indigenous Courtworker to support First Nations and Inuit individuals involved in the justice system. You will play a key role in guiding, informing, and culturally supporting clients through criminal and penal legal processes in the Montréal region.

✅ Responsibilities:

• Provide accurate legal information to Indigenous accused individuals about their rights, obligations, and court procedures.

• Educate Indigenous community members about their legal rights and responsibilities, including in high-profile cases.

• Assist local courts by offering cultural insights on Indigenous traditions and ways of life or by providing relevant background information on accused individuals.

• Support government bodies and organizations as a resource person on justice issues affecting Indigenous peoples.

• Contribute to administrative duties as required for the smooth operation of the program.

• Collaborate on or write Gladue reports (a strong asset).

Required experience and qualifications

⭐ Qualifications:

• Must be an Indigenous person (First Nations or Inuit).

• Fluent in French and English; knowledge of Inuktitut is an asset.

• High school diploma or equivalent combination of education and work experience; a college or university degree is considered an asset.

• Basic computer skills (Word, Excel, Access, Outlook).

• Must have no criminal record and/or agree to a security check by S.P.A.Q.

• Valid driver’s license and access to a vehicle – willingness to travel is a strong asset.

• Ability to work flexible hours with minimal supervision and travel when required.

💰 Salary: According to the salary policy in effect at S.P.A.Q.

🕓 Schedule and Benefits:

• Permanent full-time position – 35 hours per week (Monday to Friday)

• 12-month probationary period

• Social benefits: Pension plan, disability insurance, vacation leave, and sick leave

📩 How to Apply:

Interested candidates must submit their resume by May 23, 2025, at 12:00 p.m. to the following address:

Selection Committee – S.P.A.Q.
190, Chef Max Gros-Louis
Wendake, Quebec G0A 4V0
📠 Fax: (418) 847-5799
📧 Email: info@spaq.qc.ca
📝 Please include in the subject line or on the envelope: Courtworker – Montréal Region

Only shortlisted candidates will be contacted for an interview.

Job posting period

Until 2025-05-23 at 12:00