Court Officer Administration Halifax

5 days ago

Dartmouth NS, Halifax County, NS; Nova Scotia, Canada Armour Transportation Group Full-time

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.

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