Court Officer - Administration Metro Provincial Courts

Nova Scotia
CA - Nova Scotia - Halifax
November 19, 2024

Competition #:
44509

Department:
Justice

Location:
HALIFAX

Type of Employment:
Permanent

Union Status:
NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date:
19-Nov-24 (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.

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

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

As the successful Court Officer (Administration), 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 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.

Equivalency

A 2 year certificate/diploma in a related discipline plus 5 years of related experience
A 1 year certificate/diploma in a related discipline plus 6 years of related experience
A 4 year Bachelor's degree in a related discipline plus 3 years of related experience
A 3 year Bachelor's degree in a related discipline plus 4 years of related experience
Seven years of related experience with exposure to the justice system

Working Conditions

Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day (typically the hours are 8:
30 AM to 4:
30 PM, this may vary depending on operational needs).
Your personal resiliency is essential to meet the emotional demands of this position.
Handling of some exhibits may be mentally or physically disconcerting.

What We Offer

Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.
Engaging workplace. Our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in.
Countless career paths.

Pay Grade:
TE 22

Salary Range:
$2,189.32 - $2,574.66 Bi-Weekly

Employment Equity Statement:

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU).

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.

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