Justice Officer Regional Municipality

About Us

The Court Services Division of the Nova Scotia Department of Justice is dedicated to excellent service and the provision of fair and accessible administration of justice, including court administration and security. The division provides administrative support to Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (including Family Division), Provincial Court, Small Claims Court, Probate Court and Bankruptcy Court.

As a Justice Officer, you will provide a broad range of administrative support, serve as the first point of contact for the public, receive and balance monies paid into the court, enter and retrieve data from automated systems, record and process documentation, maintain filing systems, and work as a team player. You may be required to attend court to call cases, swear or affirm witnesses, interpreters, and translators, and perform quasi‑judicial duties as a Staff Justice of the Peace under the Justice of the Peace Act.

• Receive and respond to requests relating to all court matters by telephone, fax and email.
• Receive and pay all monies paid to the court, balance monies daily, prepare daily cash reports and bank deposits in accordance with departmental procedures.
• Process correspondence and other documentation received electronically, by mail, fax or otherwise.
• Maintain court filing systems by entering data in automated and manual systems, filing and retrieving documents, ensuring documents are placed in the proper court file, and forwarding information to court officials or judiciary as required.
• Maintain records management and retention systems, ensuring that files are opened and closed in accordance with STAR and STOR retention policy.
• Schedule court cases and monitor the court calendar of pending cases.
• Provide a broad range of administrative support services.
• Provide legal information to the public regarding navigating the court system, court forms and procedures.

As the successful Justice Officer, you will have:

• One‑year post‑secondary education in a related field plus three years related experience, or an acceptable equivalent.
• Exposure to a legal setting considered an asset.
• Experience and competency in a computerized environment with proficient and accurate keyboarding and data entry skills.
• Experience adapting to rapidly evolving technologies and procedures.
• Strong communication and customer service skills.
• Experience handling cash and debit/credit card payment transactions.
• Ability to deal effectively with the public in a multifaceted and stressful environment, often in confrontational and sensitive situations.
• Strong organizational, time management and multi‑tasking skills.
• Excellent attention to detail, maintain confidentiality, and the ability to work under pressure and deadlines.
• Sound knowledge of the justice system and government services for referral are assets.
• Bilingualism with oral and written skills in English and French is also considered an asset.

We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.

Equivalency options are as follows:

• Three years of post‑secondary education plus one year of related experience.
• Two years of post‑secondary education plus two years of related experience.
• Four years of related experience.

Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan, Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General Illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

Pay Grade: CL 21
Salary Range: $2,013.12 – $2,244.03 (Bi‑Weekly)

Normal work week is 35 hours per week, 7 hours per day (typically 8:30AM to 4:30PM, this may vary). Some travel and overtime may be required. The position will require an enhanced level of security screening for external applicants.

The job involves exposure to emotional and sensitive issues; dealing with difficult or distraught individuals creates a stressful environment. A…