<p> </p><p><span style=""><span style=""><a href="https://hcm17.sapsf.com/sf/careers/jobsearch?company=novascotiaP"><img style="width:686.0px;height:36.0px" src="https://rmkcdn.successfactors.com/bf6b9753/38449949-ca76-4c02-8829-4.png"></a></span></span></p><p> </p><p><span style=""><strong>Competition # : </strong><span contenteditable="false">48747</span> </span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Department: </strong>Justice</span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Location: </strong>YARMOUTH</span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Type of Employment: </strong>Permanent</span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Union Status: </strong><span contenteditable="false">NSGEU - NSPG</span> </span></p><p><span style=""><strong>Closing Date: </strong>¿04-Jun-26 ¿ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)</span></p><div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>About Us</b></H2></div><div><p><span style=""><span style="">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.</span></span><br><br><span style=""><span style="">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. </span></span><br><br><span style=""><span style="">For more information on the Department of Justice Court Services please visit our website: <a title="" href="https://novascotia.ca/just/Court_Services/" target="_blank" rel="noopener">https://novascotia.ca/just/Court_Services/</a></span></span><br> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>About Our Opportunity</b></H2></div><div><p><span style=""><span style="">As the Justice Officer 4 (Register of Probate), you will administer and deliver a wide range of court-related services in accordance with legislation such as the Probate Act, Civil Procedure Rules, and other relevant statues. <br><br>You will case manage complex judicial, administrative, and public service responsibilities, often requiring the interpretation of law, court rules, and the provision of guidance to lawyers, litigants, and other court users. Your work ensures fair, timely and legally compliant probate proceedings. </span></span><br> </p></div></div><div style="padding:10.0px 0.0px;border:1.0px solid transparent"><div style="word-wrap:break-word"><H2 style="margin:0.0px"><b>Primary Accountabilities</b></H2></div><div><p><span style=""><span style=""><strong>Responsibilities include:</strong></span></span></p><ul><li><span style=""><span style="">Carry out judicial and quasi-judicial responsibilities including conducting hearings, issuing grants, and preparing legal decisions in accordance with relevant legislation and court rules. </span></span></li><li><span style=""><span style="">Manage the custody and integrity of all probate-related records including wills, codicils, exhibits, and court documents. </span></span></li><li><span style=""><span style="">Provide expert guidance and accessible legal information to the public, legal professionals, and self-represented litigants on the probate process and court procedures. </span></span></li><li><span style=""><span style="">Review, assess, and process court filings to ensure compliance with legislative and procedural requirements, resolving deficiencies and referring complex matters as needed. </span></span></li><li><span style=""><span style="">Serve as a Commissioner of Oaths and support related functions of the Justice of the Peace, contributing to consistent and accessible justice services.</s