Lawyer (casual roster)
Government of Nova Scotia’s Justice Department based in Halifax, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Lawyer (casual roster). Government of Nova Scotia’s Justice Department oversees the province’s legal and judicial systems. It provides services in family law, criminal law, civil law, and court access. The department ensures justice is fair, accessible, and efficient for all citizens. It manages court operations, maintains records, and supports legal professionals. By promoting transparency and equity, it upholds the rule of law across the province. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.
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Job Description:
Employer Name: Government of Nova Scotia
Department: Justice
Position: Lawyer (casual roster)
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $47.11 – $86.92 hourly
Employment Type: Casual
Union Status:Â NSGLA
Location: Halifax, NS, CA
Competition Number: 43432
Requirements:
Languages: Candidates must have knowledge of the English Language
Education: Candidates need standard educational qualifications such as a Secondary (high) school graduation certificate or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have considerable experience in the relevant field
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to offer creative and innovative solutions to complex challenges and adapt to a continuously changing and demanding environment
- The candidates should be able to handle sitting at a computer for long periods of time and review voluminous written material
- The candidates should possess strong mental focus, the ability to think conceptually and strategically, and have an excellent memory
- The candidates should be able to handle adversarial people by de-escalating situations and gaining insights
- The candidates should be able to handle pressure situations, multiple deadlines, and competing demands effectively and be capable of working overtime on occasion
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be a practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society (or eligible for practicing membership), in good standing
- The candidates should have experience advising government departments, Crown corporations, agencies, boards, and commissions, and other public sector entities
- The candidates should have experience with civil litigation and commercial transactions and possess excellent research, analytical, and organizational skills
- The candidates should be able to communicate effectively and persuasively, both orally and in writing, and function with minimal supervision in a team environment
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to advise Ministers, Deputy, Associate Deputy Ministers, Executive Directors, and other senior government leaders on matters involving law, negotiation, strategy, and public policy
- The candidates should be able to draft and interpret statutes and regulations, ensuring they align with the relevant legal frameworks
- The candidates should be able to draft and interpret contracts, providing legal insights and ensuring compliance
- The candidates should be able to assist with submissions to Cabinet, contributing to the development of policy and legislation
- The candidates should be able to present information about government law to the public or as part of consultations for public policy development
- The candidates should be able to serve on project teams with senior and intermediate staff from client departments, contributing legal expertise to various initiatives
How to apply:
If the position is fit for you and the basic requirements are fulfilled then you can now apply directly to the employer (along with your resume and competition number) through the below-mentioned details.
We thank all the applicants for showing their interest and trust in us, however, only the most eligible candidates will be selected and conducted for further procedure directly from employers, in between no charges/fees or original documents will be asked from any applicant. All the best!