Department: Justice
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 24-Sep-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

ABOUT US

The Legal Services Division is the government’s law firm, providing a full range of legal advice and services to support government operations and help government achieve its corporate priorities. With a staff of more than 160 lawyers, paralegals, researchers and administrative professionals, the Division is one of the largest law offices in the Province.
For more information on the Department of Justice Legal Services please visit our website: https://novascotia.ca/just/Legal_Services/

QUALIFICATIONS AND EXPERIENCE

As our successful candidate, you will possess a certificate/diploma from a Legal Assistant or Paralegal program.
You have experience and competency in an automated environment, with proficient and accurate typing, dicta typing, MS Word, and data entry skills. You have knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation, as well as excellent research, analytical and organizational skills. Your excellent communication skills, both written and oral, give you the ability to deal with clients, lawyers and co-workers in a fair, caring, and impartial manner communicating in a clear and concise manner while maintaining confidentiality and impartiality.

Assets include:

• Knowledge of the various levels of Court
• Knowledge of Civil Procedure Rules
• Knowledge of provincial government departments and agencies
• Experience utilizing STAR/STOR record classification system, or other file management systems

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.

Please refer the Job description for details