Court Officer 1-2 - Administration

 

 

Competition # : 48746 

Department: Justice

Location: DIGBY

Type of Employment: Permanent

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG 

Closing Date: 28-May-26  (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Court Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is dedicated to excellent service and the provision of fair and accessible administration of justice, including court administration and security.

The Division provides administrative support to the courts listed: Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (including Family Division), Provincial Court, Family Court, Small Claims Court, Probate Court, and Bankruptcy Court. The courts act independently from the government to address individual cases.

For more information on the Department of Justice Court Services please visit our website: https://novascotia.ca/just/Court_Services/
 

About Our Opportunity

As the Court Officer (Administration), you may schedule court hearings held in all levels of Court, manage a caseload of files, and act as the liaison between the Court, and members of law enforcement agencies, the legal profession, and the public. You may also scrutinize documents and determine corrective measures where necessary. The incumbent will also perform quasi-judicial duties as assigned as a Staff Justice of the Peace appointed under the Justice of the Peace Act. You will perform your duties in accordance with, and as assigned under, the Court Officials Act.
 

Primary Accountabilities

The Court Administration responsibilities include:
 

• Schedule Court cases and respond to inquiries and information requests from the public.
• Prepare and distribute court orders and dockets.
• Document management, Exhibit control, statistical data collection, and general accounting.
• Scrutinize documents, apply relevant Acts, statutes, policies, procedures, and determine corrective measures where necessary.
• Review documents with self-represented parties, and provide legal information and referrals as required. 
• Manage a caseload of files to ensure effective and efficient client service.
• Train and mentor new staff in day-to-day operational activities.
• Liaise with the Judiciary and legal profession and communicate with legal professionals and self-represented parties on behalf of the court. 
• You may be required to attend Court and perform Court-related functions.
   

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must have two years of post-secondary education in a related discipline plus one-year related experience, ideally in a legal environment, or an acceptable equivalent.

The successful candidate must also:

• Have experience and competency in keyboarding (combination of speed and accuracy), data entry and other standard computer applications including MS Office products
• Possess excellent proofreading, spelling and grammar skills 
• Have superior organizational abilities and strong prioritization skills
• Have excellent attention to detail 
• Have the ability to meet tight deadlines
• Work independently and as part of a team
• Have tact and discretion
• Have general accounting skills, scheduling skills and/or interviewing and assessing skills. demonstrate an understanding and knowledge of the Rules and Statutes that govern the courts as well as a sound working knowledge of legal documents, forms, court procedures and legal terminology. 
• Demonstrate a high level of initiative and problem-solving abilities and readily accept responsibilities. Errors can result in significant impacts for justice system participants. 
• Be fair and impartial to all client