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:
The Judicial Support responsibilities include:
As the successful Court Officer (Administration or Judicial Support), you will have two years of post-secondary education in a related discipline plus five years related experience in a legal environment; an equivalent combination of training and experience with exposure to the justice system will be acceptable.
For this position, your experience and competency in keyboarding, data entry and other standard computer applications including MS Office products are required.
You will also possess excellent proofreading, spelling and grammar skills.
Your superior organizational abilities and strong prioritization skills, with a combination of speed and accuracy, assist with your attention to detail for a variety of tasks while meeting tight deadlines.
You may also be required to have general accounting skills, scheduling skills and/or interviewing and assessing skills. You can work independently and as part of a team.
You must be fair and impartial to all clients using a high degree of confidentiality while exercising your excellent interpersonal and communication skills, particularly listening skills, when dealing with difficult people in complex, sensitive and stressful situations. Tact and discretion are essential.
You must 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. You will demonstrate a high level of initiative and problem-solving abilities and readily accept responsibilities. Errors can result in significant impacts for justice system participants.
Legal research skills and bilingualism, with oral and written skills in English and French, would be considered assets.
We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, typing test, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.
Training and/or experience in mediation and non-conflict resolution and bilingualism, with oral and written skills in English and French, would be considered assets.
Equivalency
Include, but not limited to:
Please Note: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.
Province of Nova Scotia 277 Pleasant Street Dartmouth, Nova Scotia B2Y 4B7
Meaghan Gillis meaghan.gillis@courts.ns.ca Preferred Contact: https://jobs.novascotia.ca/job/HALIFAX-Court-Officer-Judicial-Metro-Provincial-Courts-%28Hiring-Pool