Justice Officer (Bilingual) / Agent ou agente de justice (bilingue)
About The Position
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, Family 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, 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.
Requirements
- Four years related experience.
- Experience and competency in a computerized environment.
- 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.
- Attention to detail.
- Confidentiality.
- Ability to work under pressure and meet deadlines.
- Bilingualism with oral and written skills in English and French is required.
Nice To Haves
- A relevant combination of education and experience will be considered.
- Exposure to a legal environment is considered an asset.
- Sound knowledge of the justice system and government services for referral are assets.
Responsibilities
- Provide a broad range of administrative support.
- Act as the first point of contact for the public and clients of the Court system.
- Receive and balance monies paid into the court.
- Enter and retrieve data from automated systems.
- Record and process documentation.
- Adhere to policies and processes.
- Maintain filing systems.
- Work as a team player.
- Attend Court to call cases and swear or affirm witnesses, interpreters, and translators (may be required).
- Perform quasi-judicial duties as a Staff Justice of the Peace (may be required).
Benefits
- Pension payments must be stopped if accepting a position that requires PSSP contributions.
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What This Job Offers
Job Type
Full-time
Career Level
Mid Level
Education Level
No Education Listed
