Justice Officer

**Competition # :** 49872 **Department:** Justice **Location:** AMHERST **Type of Employment:** Permanent **Union Status:** NSGEU - NSPG **Closing Date:** 23-Nov-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time) **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. For more information on the Department of Justice Court Services please visit our website: https://novascotia.ca/just/Court\_Services/ **About Our Opportunity** ------------------------- 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. 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. **Primary Accountabilities** ---------------------------- Responsibilities include: * 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. * 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. * 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. **Qualifications and Experience** --------------------------------- As the successful Justice Officer, you will have one-year post-secondary education in a r