Court Officer Administration Halifax
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Support accessible justice as a Court Officer in Halifax, managing court schedules, files, documents, and public inquiries with accuracy. This permanent position requires discretion.
The Nova Scotia Department of Justice Court Services Division seeks a Court Officer for administrative and quasi-judicial duties. You will coordinate court cases, manage caseloads, scrutinize documents, and communicate with legal professionals, law enforcement, and the public. The work supports courts across Nova Scotia.
Key Responsibilities:
- Schedule court cases and respond to public information requests
- Prepare and distribute court orders and dockets
- Manage files, exhibits, statistics, and general accounting
- Review documents and determine necessary corrective measures
- Liaise with judiciary, lawyers, and self-represented parties
Requirements:
- Two years post-secondary education plus one-year related experience
- Keyboarding, data entry, and Microsoft Office competency
- Excellent proofreading, grammar, organization, and prioritization skills
- Ability to meet deadlines and work independently or collaboratively
- Tact, discretion, confidentiality, and strong communication skills
Apply court administration, document review, scheduling, and client service skills as a Halifax Court Officer supporting fair justice.