Court Officer 1-2 - Judicial Support
$53,203–$73,476 year
On-site · Amherst, Nova Scotia, Canada
Job Summary
Coordinate and manage court hearings across levels of court, provide confidential administrative support to the Judiciary, act as the clerk of the Court in all courts (including jury sittings), train and mentor staff, draft and prepare complex orders and decisions, record and transcribe court proceedings, and facilitate hearings (including virtual or hybrid formats). Requires post-secondary education plus related experience, strong data-entry and transcription skills, proficiency with MS Office and virtual platforms, and the ability to handle confidential matters with tact and discretion. Bilingual English/French is considered an asset; additional credentials related to court administration and security may be required. Location: Amherst, NS. 35-hour work week; permanent position; benefits package; salary range $2,046.28–$2,826.01 bi-weekly; pay grade TE 18–TE 22.
Required Qualifications
- two years post-secondary education in a related discipline
- one year related experience
- keyboarding (speed and accuracy)
- data entry
- transcribing
- MS Office products
- virtual platforms such as MS Teams and video conferencing
- excellent proofreading, spelling, and grammar
- superior organizational abilities and strong prioritization skills
- attention to detail
- ability to meet tight deadlines
- work independently and as part of a team
- tact and discretion
- knowledge of rules and statutes governing the courts and related legal terminology
- initiative and problem-solving abilities
- confidential handling of information
- security screening requirements
- Nova Scotia Certified Transcribers qualification as an asset
- firearms safety training as an asset
- equivalencies demonstrated in application
Desired Qualifications
- two years post-secondary education in a related discipline
- one year related experience
- keyboarding (speed and accuracy)
- data entry
- transcribing
- MS Office
- experience with virtual platforms such as MS Teams and video conferencing
- excellent proofreading, spelling, and grammar
- strong organizational, prioritization, and attention to detail
- ability to meet tight deadlines
- ability to work independently and as part of a team
- tact and discretion
- knowledge of Rules and Statutes governing the courts and related legal terminology
- initiative and problem-solving abilities
- ability to handle confidential information
- bilingualism in English and French (assets)
- security screening requirements
- Nova Scotia Certified Transcribers qualification (assets)
- firearms safety training (assets)
- possession of related equivalencies accepted
- valid equivalencies demonstrated in application
Additional Requirements
- N/A
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