Justice Officer

2 days ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About Our Opportunity

The Government of Nova Scotia is seeking a highly skilled and experienced Justice Officer to administer and deliver a broad range of court support services within the Supreme Court (Family Division).

The successful candidate will be responsible for directing document preparation to initiate legal proceedings, assisting court users to consider and initiate appropriate options to resolve conflicts, offering appropriate legal information and assistance, and operating special programs in the court such as Parent Information.

The Justice Officer will case manage high-volume and often high conflict cases, offer assisted dispute resolution services to facilitate an agreement on issues between parties in appropriate cases, prepare court orders, interpret and analyze financial information provided by clients, and perform the judicial functions and duties of a Court Officer and Deputy Prothonotary.

The successful candidate will liaise with the Judiciary, members of the legal profession, and the general public, responding to requests for information and assistance daily.

Key Responsibilities
  • Administer and deliver court support services within the Supreme Court (Family Division)
  • Direct document preparation to initiate legal proceedings
  • Assist court users to consider and initiate appropriate options to resolve conflicts
  • Offer appropriate legal information and assistance
  • Operate special programs in the court such as Parent Information
  • Case manage high-volume and often high conflict cases
  • Offer assisted dispute resolution services to facilitate an agreement on issues between parties in appropriate cases
  • Prepare court orders
  • Interpret and analyze financial information provided by clients
  • Perform the judicial functions and duties of a Court Officer and Deputy Prothonotary
Requirements
  • Bachelor's degree plus five years of related experience in a legal/justice environment or an acceptable equivalent of education, experience, and training
  • Knowledge and experience providing client-based services as required
  • Previous experience and formal training in domestic violence issues, assisted dispute resolution, interviewing, and client assessment
  • Ability to analyze, interpret, and demonstrate an understanding of the Rules & Statutes that govern court actions and applying them to the court process
  • High level of diplomacy, tact, and professionalism
  • Ability to deal with difficult people and demanding situations
  • Excellent communication and interpersonal skills
  • Ability to work within a team and provide direction to support staff
  • Self-directed behavior, analytical and conceptual thinking, and creative approaches to problem solving
What We Offer
  • Career development opportunities
  • Engaging and inclusive work environment
  • Competitive salary and benefits package
  • Opportunities for professional growth and advancement
Language Requirements

Fluency (both oral and written) in the French Language will be considered an asset.

Security Clearance

This position will require an enhanced level of security screening for external applicants.

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