Publication Manager

Description:

• Manage the Nova Scotia Judiciary’s decision dissemination and publication program for all levels of court.
• Develop decision management and dissemination policies and procedures.
• Provide support for the Courts’ Decision Publication Committee and the Supreme Court Rules Committee.
• Research publication issues of interest, as directed by the Chief Justices and Judges.
• Develop and implement publication training programs for the Judiciary.
• Develop decision publication training resources for Judicial Assistants and support the implementation of training by the Department of Justice – Court Services Division.
• Promote the open courts principle, balanced with the relevant laws of privacy and statutory and common law publication bans and related provisions.
• Train and supervise Law Clerks to ensure support during the Publication Manager’s vacation/occasional absences.
• Work collaboratively with colleagues at in the Executive Office of the Judiciary on projects or initiatives.
• Complete other assigned duties, as directed by the Chiefs Justices and Judges.

Qualifications and Experience

To be considered for this opportunity, you hold a bachelor’s degree in a related discipline, such as a Bachelor of Law. In addition, your work experiences have provided you with a solid understanding of the role of the Judiciary and the legal principles which impact the preparation and publication of court decisions. You are sufficiently versed in publication law to confidently recommend redactions and other changes to judges. You also hold experience in the management of information databases. An equivalent combination of training and experience may be considered.