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Competition # : 47174

Department : Justice

Location : HALIFAX

Type of Employment : Permanent

Union Status : NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date : 29-Oct-25(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 : 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 :

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.

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here : Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Additional Information

This is a Permanent employment opportunity located in Halifax NS.

Candidates may be required to obtain training in Firearms Safety in relation to handling evidence and may be required to successfully complete the Nova Scotia Certified Transcribers qualification. This position will require an enhanced level of security screening for an external application.

Some travel and overtime may be required.

What We Offer

Pay Grade : TE 18- TE 22

Salary Range : $1864.28- $2574.66Bi-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 Womenin occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement :

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link :

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit NOTE : Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

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. All questions and concernsmay be directed to

Required Experience :

Unclear Seniority

Key Skills

Administrative Functions,office supplies,Personnel Matters,Records Management,Office Procedures,Space Management,Daily Operations,Administrative Policies,Personnel Management,Administrative Services,Interpersonal skills,Telephone Calls,Travel Arrangements,Administrative Procedures,Word Processing

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 1864 - 2574