Opportunities Articled Clerk (Public Prosecution Service) 2027

Competition # : 47709

Department : Public Prosecution Service

Location : HALIFAX and SYDNEY

Type of Employment : Contract

Union Status : Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date : 25-Jan-26(Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

Designation Status

One of the three (3) oppoturnities is designated to applicants that are and identify as an Indigenous Person; African / Black Nova Scotian or other Racialized Persons. The other two (2) are non-designated and open to all applicants.

See the Nova Scotia Governments Employment Equity Policyfor more information including additional details on the designated groups.

About Us

The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service is responsible for the prosecution of offences under the Criminal Code and other provincial statutes.

The Public Prosecution Service is committed to developing our Articled Clerk into a lawyer with the skill set to excel in the practice of law. The Articling Program will provide our Clerk with a unique opportunity to gain experience in the traditional areas of practice with an emphasis on criminal law.

The Articling Program also includes a rotation with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice. Once there you will assist with a wide range of transactions that are common to both the private and public sectors including matters such as contracts family law / child protection real property statutory interpretation commercial transactions and construction law.

About Our Opportunity

The Articled Clerk will directly report to their supervising Crown Attorney who reports to the Chief Crown Attorney for the region to which they are assigned. As an Articled Clerk you are accountable for assisting Crown Attorneys in the provision of competent prosecution services and advising law enforcement agencies when this role you will assist in conducting the prosecution of charges resulting from matters within the Public Prosecution Service addition you will be involved in other prosecution duties as directed by your supervising Crown Attorney such as conducting legal research drafting memoranda and preparing legal briefs.

The work at the Public Prosecution Service is dynamic interesting and demanding. Clerking with the Public Prosecution Service does not equate to doing only research. As an Articled Clerk you will go to Court work directly with victims witnesses and police officers and assist / participate in criminal proceedings.

We are however also committed to ensuring our employees have time for family and social lives.

Qualifications and Experience

Qualified applicants are all those who will be eligible to Article in Nova Scotia from June 1 2027 to May 31 2028 per Nova Scotia Barristers Society requirements and who bring knowledge and understanding of the Mikmaw Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and People of African Descent.

Please ensure you upload your Law School university transcript with your application.

Benefits

Benefits include Nova Scotia Barristers Society articling and bar admission fees the cost of the CPLED PREP bar admission course group health insurance and two weeks vacation.

Additional Information

These are anticipated to be a one-year term employment opportunities (June 1 2027-May 31 2028). We have three (3) positions we are seeking to fill. Two (2) in Halifax and one (1) in Sydney NS.

In keeping with the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Services commitment to the spirit and legacy of the Marshall Inquiry and in recognition of the vital contributions of Mikmaw and African Nova Scotian communities we are proud to encourage applications by students from the IB&M Initiative.

Pay Grade : BIWEEKLY

Salary Range : $1885.10- $1885.10Bi-Weekly

The salary rates include an economic adjustment that has been approved. These rates are effective April 1 2025. Implementation in our HR system will occur on March 5 2026. Until then the current rates will apply. Employees hired during this period will receive retroactive pay adjustments in accordance with the applicable policies.

Employment Equity Statement :

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative at all job levels of the citizens we serve. The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from Indigenous People African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Accommodation Statement :

We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process please contact us at

Current government employees may access this posting through the link below :

PLEASE NOTE : Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest however only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to

Key Skills

Customer Service,Communication skills,Basic Math,Cashiering,Computer Skills,Math,Retail Sales,10 Key Calculator,Copywriting,Cash Handling,Planograms,Stocking

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1