Opportunities Legal Services Technician 1-2 (Temporary)

Competition # : 47684

Department : Public Prosecution Service

Location : TRURO

Type of Employment : Temporary

Union Status : NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date : 14-Jan-26(Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service (PPS) was established in 1990 as the first statutorily based independent prosecution service in Canada. The Public Prosecution Service is responsible for all prosecutions and appeals within the jurisdiction of the Attorney General.

With the guiding mission of providing fair and equal treatment in the prosecution of offences the PPS prosecutes charges laid under the Criminal Code and under Nova Scotia statutes such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Head Office is in Halifax and there are regional offices located throughout the province.

The core functions of the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service are to :

• Represent the Crown in the conduct of criminal trials and quasi criminal appeals before all levels of courts.
• Participate in the development of criminal law and criminal prosecutions policy.
• Provide advice to police in respect of prosecutions generally or in respect of specific investigations

For more information on the Public Prosecution Service please visit Our Opportunity

As the Legal Services Technician 1-2 you will work in a team environment providing legal assistance case management file management and secretarial / administrative support for Crown Attorneys of the Public Prosecution Service. Your knowledge of legal terminology and specialized criminal law procedures will be put to the test as you use your understanding of the prosecution process and court proceedings to support the Public Prosecution Office.

Primary Accountabilities

In this role you will be creating tracking and managing all Public Prosecution Service criminal and administrative the trial / appeal process you will prepare legal documents including affidavits subpoenas and orders briefs factums and memoranda while ensuring that the highest PPS and Court standards of accuracy and completeness are met in a highly confidential office setting.

You will respond to requests from all levels of government private law firms and the public for information and assistance and acts as a referral source for victims of crime to Victim Services agencies.

Qualifications and Experience

To be successful in this role you will have a certificate or diploma from a Paralegal program or Legal Assistant program. An acceptable combination of education / training and experience may be considered.

Demonstrated experience in an automated environment using Microsoft Word Outlook or similar transferrable programs is required. Your proficient and accurate transcription skills (handwritten or dicta methods) as well as strong typing skills.

As the ideal candidate you will have strong attention to detail prioritization and organizational skills with the ability to combine speed and accuracy while under pressure to meet deadlines. You are able to deal effectively in a multifaceted and sometimes stressful environment (often in confrontational and sensitive situations) while ensuring confidentiality.

Fairness and impartiality must be displayed at all times with clients and other staff police and defense lawyers and all duties and responsibilities are to be carried out with the highest degree of confidentiality.

Must have demonstrated excellent verbal and written skills a high degree of initiative problem solving independent work habits and readily accept responsibility.

The following are considered assets in this position :

All successful candidates must be able to pass appropriate background checks.

We will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools : written examination standardized tests oral presentations interview(s) and reference checks.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Working Conditions

Additional Information

This is a Temporary employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of Aug 19 2026. The appointment status (temporary or casual) is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

What We Offer

Pay Grade : TE 13- TE 19

Salary Range : $22.38- $32.48Hourly

Note : The salary rates shown reflect the new Civil Service Agreement effective April 1 2025. Implementation in our HR system will occur on February 5 2026. Until then the current rates will apply. Employees hired during this period will receive retroactive pay adjustments in accordance with the new agreement and 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 Womenin 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

This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office employees must apply correctly via this link :

Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant and will only be included if external applications are pursued.

External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit 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

Required Experience :

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Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Hourly Salary Salary : 22 - 32