Opportunities Lawyer 1-3

Competition # : 47326

Department : Justice

Location : HALIFAX

Type of Employment : Permanent

Union Status : NSGLA

Closing Date : 13-Nov-25(Applications are accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

This is an opportunity to join the governments law firm the Legal Services Division of the Department of Justice. Legal Services lawyers advise and represent the provincial government on the most pressing legal and public policy issues of the day.

We are the legal counsel for the Government of Nova Scotia Crown corporations agencies boards and commissions. We help ensure that public affairs are administered effectively efficiently and in accordance with the law.

This opportunity is for a position on our Solicitor Services team. The Solicitor Services team comprises over 45 lawyers.

For more information on the Department of Justice Legal Services please visit our website.

Primary Accountabilities

• Advising Ministers Deputy Ministers Executive Directors and other senior government leaders on matters of law negotiation strategy and public policy
• Drafting and interpreting statutes and regulations
• Drafting and interpreting contracts
• Assisting with submissions to Cabinet
• Presenting information about government and law to the public generally or as part of a consultation process for public policy development
• Serving on project teams with senior and policy staff of client departments

Qualifications and Experience

As our successful candidate you will :

The following are assets but not required :

Our successful candidate will have excellent research analytical and organizational skills. You communicate effectively and persuasively orally and in writing and have the ability to function with minimal supervision in a team environment. Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to offer creative and innovative solutions to complex challenges and have the flexibility to adapt and thrive in a continuously changing and demanding environment.

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

Equivalency

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

Benefits

Based on the employment status and union agreement the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan Health Dental Life Insurance General illness Short and Long Term Disability Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. For information on all our Benefit program offerings click here : Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Physical effort includes :

Sensory attention includes :

Mental pressure includes :

What We Offer

Pay Grade : LAW I- LAW III

Salary Range : $3568.55- $7240.93Bi-Weekly

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 an Association position initially restricted to current Nova Scotia Government Lawyers Association accordance with the Agreement with the Nova Scotia Government Lawyers Association the order of consideration will be eligible Expression of Interest EOI applicants eligible internal applicants then external NOTE : Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.

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

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

Time Management,Microsoft Office,Communication skills,Computer Skills,Microsoft Word,Banking,Legal Research,Microsoft Powerpoint,Microsoft Excel,Underwriting,Phone Etiquette

Employment Type : Full-Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 3568 - 7240