Government of Nova Scotia’s Justice Department based in Halifax, NS is inviting applications from suitable candidates for the position of Lawyer. Government of Nova Scotia’s Justice Department ensures public safety and legal integrity in the province. It provides legal services, court management, and corrections. The department supports crime victims and ensures fair trials. It collaborates with stakeholders to improve the justice system. Its goal is to uphold the rule of law and promote justice for all Nova Scotians. The candidates selected for the vacancy will be required to start the work as soon as possible.

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: 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 be able to handle pressure situations, multiple deadlines, and competing demands effectively
• The candidates should be able to maintain long periods of concentration during hearings and while writing briefs
• The candidates should be able to manage stressful situations by extracting relevant information without personal engagement or negative reactions
• The candidates should be flexible to work overtime on occasion and sit at a computer for long periods of time
• The candidates should be able to handle adversarial people in ways that de-escalate situations and build insights with other

Other Requirements:

• The candidates should have the ability to review voluminous written material, write effectively, think conceptually, and strategize
• The candidates should possess strong mental focus and a very good memory for long periods of time
• The candidates should be a practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society (or eligible for practicing membership) and in good standing
• The candidates should have experience advising government departments, Crown corporations, agencies, boards, commissions, and other public sector entities
• The candidates should have experience with civil litigation and experience with commercial transactions
• 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 and regulations, draft and interpret contracts and assist with submissions to Cabinet
• The candidates should be able to present information about government and law to the public, either 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

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.

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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!

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