Samantha Steuernol

Administrator, In-Court Operations / Justice of the Peace

Ministry of Attorney General | New Westminster Law Courts & Port Coquitlam Law Courts | May 2020 – Present

· Lead daily court operations in an integrated court location and workforce deployment across multiple courtrooms and jurisdictions.

· Supervise, coach, mentor, and support more than 20 employees while fostering accountability and professional growth.

· Develop and deliver employee training programs that improve operational readiness and service quality.

· Manage attendance and probation, leave administration, scheduling, and workforce planning to ensure operational continuity.

· Provide leadership during complex and high-profile proceedings involving multiple stakeholders.

· Participate in recruitment, interviewing, onboarding, and employee development activities.

· Build collaborative relationships with judicial officials, legal professionals, enforcement agencies, and the public.

· Manage operational resources and staffing allocations to ensure efficient service delivery while balancing competing organizational priorities.

· Coordinate the allocation and utilization of courtroom technology resources, supporting cost-effective operations and service continuity.

· Monitor operational requirements and recommend resource adjustments to support workload demands and organizational objectives.

· Contribute to planning activities involving staffing, equipment, training, and operational resource requirements.

Court Clerk / Provincial Instructor / Back-Up Exhibit Clerk

Ministry of Attorney General | Surrey Provincial Court | Feb 2018 – Apr 2020

· Coordinated court proceedings and maintained accurate records.

· Delivered formal training and one-on-one coaching for court staff.

· Managed exhibits and ensured compliance with policies and procedures.

· Operated recording equipment and record results for all court proceedings

· Trained in both Provincial and Supreme Courts.

In-Court Technologies Clerk / Back-Up Exhibit Clerk

Ministry of Attorney General | New Westminster Law Courts |Oct 2016 – Feb 2018

· Provided technical support for courtroom operations.

· Managed transcript and audio-record processes.

· Responded to operational and technology issues affecting service delivery.

· Managed all court room equipment and was responsible for troubleshooting.

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