Court Operations Officer — Administration (Halifax)

Government of Nova Scotia; Halifax; Presencial; CAD 53.000 - 73.000; Jornada completa

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Descripción de la vacante

The Court Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is seeking a Court Officer (Administration) in Halifax to schedule hearings, manage caseloads, and act as liaison between the Court and law enforcement, the legal profession, and the public.

You may also perform quasi-judicial duties as a Staff Justice of the Peace; the role requires two years of post-secondary education plus one year related experience, plus strong data entry and MS Office skills and attention to detail.

Formación

• Two years of post-secondary education in a related discipline plus one year related experience.
• Experience with keyboarding, data entry and MS Office.
• Excellent proofreading, spelling and grammar skills.
• Strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Attention to detail and ability to meet tight deadlines.
• Ability to work independently and as part of a team.
• Tact and discretion; confidentiality.
• Knowledge of Rules and Statutes governing the courts and legal terminology.

Responsabilidades

• Schedule Court cases and respond to inquiries from the public.
• Prepare and distribute court orders and dockets.
• Document management, exhibit control, data collection and general accounting.
• Scrutinize documents and apply relevant statutes and procedures.
• Review documents with self-represented parties and provide information and referrals.
• Manage a caseload to ensure effective client service.
• Train and mentor new staff in day-to-day activities.
• Liaise with the Judiciary and legal professionals and communicate with stakeholders.

Conocimientos

Keyboarding

Data entry

MS Office

Proofreading

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Deadline-driven

Independent & team work

Tact & discretion

General accounting

Scheduling

Interviewing skills

Legal terminology knowledge

Educación

Post-secondary education in related discipline

Herramientas

MS Office

Descripción del empleo

The Court Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is seeking a Court Officer (Administration) in Halifax to schedule hearings, manage caseloads, and act as liaison between the Court and law enforcement, the legal profession, and the public.

You may also perform quasi-judicial duties as a Staff Justice of the Peace; the role requires two years of post-secondary education plus one year related experience, plus strong data entry and MS Office skills and attention to detail.