Lawyer 1-3 (solicitor 1-3)
Government of Nova Scotia’s Justice department based in Halifax, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Lawyer 1-3. Government of Nova Scotia’s Justice Department manages the province’s legal and justice services. It oversees courts, correctional facilities, and provides legal services to the government. The department ensures a fair, accessible justice system, supporting crime prevention and community safety initiatives. Through its comprehensive programs, it maintains law and order in Nova Scotia. 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 1-3 (solicitor 1-3)
No of Vacancies: 3
Salary: $3297.75 – $6084.28 Bi-Weekly
Employment Type: Full time
Union Status:Â NSGLA
Location: Halifax, NS, CA
Shift: Overtime
Schedule: 2 days of remote work per week
Days Off: 1 day off every 3 weeks
Competition Number: 43072
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 Intermediate or a Bachelor’s or Master’s degree or equivalent experience
Experience: Candidates should have a minimum of 3 years of legal experience at the bar
Physical Requirements:
- The candidates should have the ability to review voluminous written material, to write, to think conceptually, and to think strategically
- The candidates should possess the mental focus required for long periods of time and should have a very good memory
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to handle adversarial and hostile people in ways that de-escalate situations and build insights with others frequently
- The candidates should be comfortable sitting at a computer for long periods of time and willing to work overtime on occasion
- The candidates should have the ability to handle pressure situations, multiple deadlines, and many competing demands
- The candidates should be capable of maintaining long periods of concentration required at hearings and while writing briefs
- The candidates should be able to handle hostile situations in a way that allows them to glean relevant information without engaging personally or reacting negatively
- The candidates should have the ability to participate in Earned Days Off, which includes 1 day off every 3 weeks
- The candidates should be able to accommodate flexible working arrangements, including up to 2 days of remote work per week
Other Requirements:
- The candidates should be practicing members of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society (or be eligible for practicing membership), in good standing
- The candidates should have experience advising government departments, Crown corporations, agencies, boards, and commissions, as well as other public sector entities
- The candidates should have experience with 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
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to function with minimal supervision in a team environment
- The candidates should demonstrate the ability to offer creative and innovative solutions to complex challenges
- The candidates should have the flexibility to adapt and thrive in a continuously changing and demanding environment
Responsibilities:
- The candidates should be able to advise Ministers, Deputy or 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, regulations and contracts and assist with submissions to Cabinet
- The candidates should be able to present information about government and law to the public generally or as part of a consultation process for public policy development
- The candidates should be able to serve on project teams with senior and intermediate staff of client departments
Benefits:
- The candidates will get health, dental, life insurance, pension, general Illness and family assistance programs
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!