Courtroom Judicial Support Officer (Hybrid & Virtual)

Nova Scotia; Digby; On-site; GBP 1,000 - 2,000; Full time

Job summary

A government department in Digby is seeking a Court Officer to coordinate and manage court hearings while providing crucial support to the Judiciary. This role requires a post-secondary education in a related field, along with relevant experience, ideally in a legal environment. Candidates should be skilled in organization, communication, and have a strong attention to detail. This position also involves complex document preparation and may face emotionally demanding situations.

Benefits

Defined Benefit Pension Plan

Health Insurance

Vacation

Employee Assistance Programs

Qualifications

• Two years of post-secondary education in a related discipline plus one year of experience in a legal environment.
• Experience with virtual platforms such as MS Teams and video conferencing.
• Excellent proofreading, spelling, and grammar skills.

Responsibilities

• Coordinate and manage court hearings at all levels of court.
• Provide administrative support to the Judiciary.
• Draft and prepare complex orders and decisions from court hearings.

Skills

Keyboarding

Data entry

Transcribing

Organization

Attention to detail

Communication

Education

Post-secondary education in a related discipline

Tools

MS Office products

MS Teams

Job description

A government department in Digby is seeking a Court Officer to coordinate and manage court hearings while providing crucial support to the Judiciary. This role requires a post-secondary education in a related field, along with relevant experience, ideally in a legal environment. Candidates should be skilled in organization, communication, and have a strong attention to detail. This position also involves complex document preparation and may face emotionally demanding situations.