Law clerk
Last updated on January 18, 2024The primary role of law clerks, at both the Court of Appeal and the Supreme Court, is to provide assistance to judges in a variety of ways, including conducting legal research, preparing written memoranda, discussing matters with their judges, and editing and proofreading draft judgments.
As time and workloads permit, law clerks are encouraged to observe court proceedings, including trials, appeals and chambers hearings.
Law clerks have the unique opportunity to engage in discussion with judges about cases they are hearing, developments in the law, aspects of the trial or appellate process, and the judicial process in general. (See also articling student).
Applicable job codes
| Law clerk | |
|---|---|
| Job code | 180015 |
| Salary plan | MGT |
| Salary grade | AS1 |
| Bargaining unit code | 0 |
Salary
Rates effective April 1, 2023
| Step | Annual | Monthly | Bi-weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum |
64,946.70 |
5,412.23 |
2,489.40 | 35.5629 |
Previous pay rates
Rates effective April 1, 2022
| Step | Annual | Monthly | Bi-weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 60,839.99 | 5,070.00 | 2,331.99 | 33.3141 |
Rates effective March 24, 2014
| Step | Annual | Monthly | Bi-weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 49,900.22 | 4,158.35 | 1,912.67 | 27.3239 |
Rates effective March 29, 2009
| Step | Annual | Monthly | Bi-weekly | Hourly |
|---|---|---|---|---|
| Maximum | 48,446.79 | 4,037.23 | 1,856.96 | 26.5280 |