Justice Officer

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 the courts listed:
Nova Scotia Court of Appeal, Supreme Court of Nova Scotia (including Family Division), Provincial Court, Small Claims Court, Probate Court and Bankruptcy Court. The courts act independently from the government to address individual cases.

As a Justice Officer, you will provide a broad range of administrative support, and be the first point of contact for the public and clients of the Court system. You will receive and balance monies paid into the court and enter and retrieve data from automated systems. You will also record and process documentation, adhere to policies and processes and maintain filing systems—all while working as a team player.

In the role of Justice Officer, you may be required to attend Court to call cases and swear or affirm witnesses, interpreters, and translators. The incumbent will also perform quasi‑judicial duties as a Staff Justice of the Peace as assigned and appointed under the Justice of the Peace Act.

• Receive and respond to requests relating to all court matters dealt with by various levels of court by telephone, fax and email.
• Receive and remit all monies paid to the court, balance monies received on a daily basis, prepare daily cash reports and bank deposits in accordance with departmental account 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 environment is considered an asset.

• Have experience and competency in a computerized environment with proficient and accurate keyboarding and data entry skills.
• Have experience adapting to rapidly evolving technologies and procedures.
• Possess strong communication and customer service skills.
• Have experience handling cash and debit/credit card payment transactions.
• Have the ability to deal effectively with the public in a multifaceted and stressful environment, often in confrontational and sensitive situations.
• Possess strong organizational, time‑management and multi‑tasking skills.
• Have 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 in this position. Bilingualism with oral and written skills in English and French will also be 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.

• 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

This is a permanent employment opportunity, located in Halifax, NS.

Some travel and overtime may be required.

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

• Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day (typically the hours are 8:30 AM to 4:30 PM, this may vary depending on operational needs).
• You will be exposed…