Coordinate court administration in Halifax through scheduling, document review, and public inquiries for the Nova Scotia Department of Justice. This permanent position requires careful judgment.

As a Court Officer (Administration), you will manage court files, support proceedings, and liaise with legal professionals, law enforcement, and the public. You will prepare court orders, control exhibits, apply governing statutes, and perform assigned quasi-judicial duties as a Staff Justice of the Peace. The position supports courts across Nova Scotia.

Key Responsibilities:

- Schedule court cases and answer 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, legal professionals, and self-represented parties

Requirements:

- Two years post-secondary education plus one year related experience
- Keyboarding, data entry, and MS Office competency
- Excellent proofreading, grammar, organization, and prioritization skills
- Knowledge of legal documents, procedures, terminology, statutes, and rules
- Tact, discretion, confidentiality, and robust communication skills

Apply court administration, legal document review, and client service skills as a Halifax Court Officer.

📌 Court Officer Administration Halifax (Halifax Regional Municipality)
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