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. For more information on the Department of Justice Court Services please visit our website: As a Justice Officer, you will provide a broad range of administrative support, as well as being 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. Receive and respond to requests relating to all court matters dealt with by various levels of court by telephone, fax and email. Receive and receipt 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. 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. Maintains 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 workplace with proficient and accurate keyboarding and data entry skills. Possess strong communication and customer service skills Have ability to deal effectively with the public in a multifaceted and stressful environment, often in confrontational and sensitive situations. 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 Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of advantages 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. The appointment status (‘term’, ‘temporary’ or ‘casual’) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate. Some travel and overtime may be required. Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career. We have forward-thinking policies and strategies. Salary Range: $2,013.12
- $2,244.03 Bi-Weekly Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application. This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link: Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued. External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public

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