Legal Services Technician 1-2

Legal Services Technician 1‑2

Government of Nova Scotia

Competition # :  47717

Department :  Public Prosecution Service

Location :  ANTIGONISH

Type of Employment :  Permanent

Union Status :  NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date :  21-Jan‑26 (Applications accepted until 11 : 59 PM Atlantic Time)

About the Public Prosecution Service (PPS)

The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service was established in 1990 as the first statutorily based independent prosecution service in Canada. The PPS 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 under the Criminal Code and Nova Scotia statutes such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The head office is in Halifax with regional offices across 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 for specific investigations.

For more information, visit https : / / novascotia.ca / pps /

About the Opportunity

As a 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. Your knowledge of legal terminology and specialised criminal law procedures will be tested as you support the Public Prosecution Office.

Primary Accountabilities

In this role you will create, track and manage all PPS criminal and administrative files. You will prepare legal documents including affidavits, subpoenas, orders, briefs, factums, and memoranda, ensuring the highest PPS and Court standards of accuracy and completeness 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 act as a referral source for victims of crime to Victim Services agencies.

Qualifications and Experience

Assets

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, standardised tests, 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 employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers a range of benefits including 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 benefit program offerings, see Benefits for government employees.

Working Conditions

Additional Information

This is a permanent employment opportunity located in Antigonish, NS.

What We Offer

Pay Grade

TE 13 – TE 19

Salary Range

$1,685.89 – $2,446.71 bi‑weekly

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

Employment Equity Statement

Our goal is a diverse workforce representative 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, Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in under‑represented occupations or positions. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self‑identify on your 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 Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.

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

Offer of employment is conditional upon completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, with satisfactory results required. Only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.

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