Job Opportunities
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.
Applications are being accepted for a summer law student position with the Supreme and Territorial Courts of Yukon:
STEP-25041-G SUMMER LAW STUDENT - YUKON COURTS JUSTICE - COURT SERVICES Based in the downtown law courts, the summer student position reports to the courts' legal counsel and works directly with the judiciary of the Supreme and Territorial Courts of Yukon. With guidance from legal counsel, the summer student will conduct legal research, draft memoranda and legal opinions, research and develop materials for self-represented litigants and assist with the drafting of court rules and practice directions. There will be an opportunity to travel to court circuits in Yukon communities with the Territorial Court. This position will expose a law student to diverse areas of law, provide them with the opportunity to work closely with experienced and accomplished legal mentors and facilitate their connections with the Yukon legal community. This position is preferenced to persons of Yukon First Nations ancestry. Field of Study: This position is best suited for students currently enrolled in Law. Conditions of Employment: Security check.
For eligibility requirements and information on how to apply, please visit: https://yukon.ca/en/employment/find-government-job/view-student-job-listings-step
Please note that documents found in the site are in pdf and Microsoft Word formats.
Court of Appeal
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.
Supreme Court
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.
Territorial Court
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.
Small Claims Court
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.
Federal Court
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.
