For information regarding job opportunities with the Yukon courts, please contact the courts’ Legal Officer, Anna Starks-Jacob, at 867-667-8637 or at Anna.Starks-Jacob@yukoncourts.ca.

Senior Judges' Assistant (Closing date: June 18, 2025)

Reporting to the Chief Justice of the Supreme Court of Yukon and administratively to the Legal Officer, this position is responsible for participating in the administration of the Court by performing administrative duties at an executive level to assist Judges, managing the day-to-day operation of the Judges’ Chambers, and supervising the Judges’ Assistant in the performance of duties for the Court. 

We are looking for a professional individual who is self-motivated and who exercises diplomacy and confidentiality in their day-to-day work. You must be able to work effectively alone or in a team environment and be able to manage a fluctuating workload with frequent interruptions while continuing to meet deadlines.

The Court of Appeal for Yukon hears appeals of decisions made by the Territorial Court and the Supreme Court of Yukon in civil and criminal matters.

The Supreme Court of Yukon is the highest trial court in the territory, with broad jurisdiction to try a wide range of civil and serious criminal matters.

The Territorial Court deals with most adult criminal prosecutions under the Criminal Code and other federal statutes. The Territorial Court also hears all young offender matters and prosecutions under territorial laws.

The Small Claims Court hears civil cases in which the amount of money or the value of personal property being claimed is $25,000 or less.

The Federal Court reviews decisions of all federal boards, commissions or other tribunals, and hears cases where federal legislation provides for the right of appeal or review in the Court. The Court hears both criminal and civil cases.