Court Administration Specialist

Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 53,000 - 73,000; Full time

Benefits offered by this job

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health and Dental Benefits

Vacation

Job summary

The Court Officer (Administration) position, based in Halifax, NS, is within the Court Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice. You will schedule court hearings, manage a caseload, and act as a liaison between the court, law enforcement, legal professionals, and the public.

The role includes reviewing documents under applicable acts, providing legal information and referrals, and supporting staff with day-to-day operations while upholding confidentiality with tact and

Qualifications

• Two years of post-secondary education in a related discipline plus one year related experience.
• Experience with keyboarding, data entry, and MS Office products.
• Excellent proofreading, spelling and grammar skills.
• Superior organizational abilities and strong prioritization skills.
• Ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Work independently and as part of a team; tact and discretion.
• Knowledge of rules, statutes, policies, procedures and legal terminology.
• High initiative and problem-solving abilities; handle confidential information.
• Be fair and impartial with strong listening and communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Schedule Court cases and respond to inquiries from the public.
• Prepare and distribute court orders and dockets.
• Document management, exhibit control, statistics collection, and general accounting.
• Review documents and provide legal information and referrals as needed.
• Manage a caseload to ensure effective client service.
• Train and mentor new staff in day-to-day operations.
• Liaise with the Judiciary and legal professionals; communicate with self-represented parties.
• Attend Court and perform Court-related functions as required.

Skills

Typing speed

Data entry

MS Office

Proofreading

OrganizationalAbility

Attention to detail

Deadline management

Independence & teamwork

Interpersonal skills

Education

Two-year post-secondary education

Tools

MS Office

Job description

The Court Officer (Administration) position, based in Halifax, NS, is within the Court Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice. You will schedule court hearings, manage a caseload, and act as a liaison between the court, law enforcement, legal professionals, and the public.

The role includes reviewing documents under applicable acts, providing legal information and referrals, and supporting staff with day-to-day operations while upholding confidentiality with tact and