The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service (PPS) was established in 1990 as the first statutorily based independent prosecution service in Canada.

The Public Prosecution

Service is responsible for all prosecutions and appeals within the jurisdiction of the Attorney General.

The Head

Office is in Halifax and there are regional offices located throughout the province. The core functions of the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service are to: Participate in the development of criminal law and criminal prosecutions policy Under the direction of the Supervisor, Support Services the Legal Services Technician 3 (Paralegal) is responsible for triaging files, determining relevant documents, legal research, preparation of legal documents and correspondence, file management and organization, and other administrative functions and duties as assigned.

The Legal Services

Technician is responsible for providing Crown Attorneys with legal research and a variety of case management services, as well as the preparation and processing of legal documents and correspondence.

The Legal Services

Technician utilizes law libraries and online legal research tools such as QuickLaw, Westlaw and CanLii.

The Legal Services

Technician prepares comprehensive legal memoranda for the benefit of Crown Attorneys at the pre-trial, trial and appellate stages of proceedings.

The Legal Services

Technician is responsible for case management of large files and file management of ongoing advice and prosecution files.

The Legal Services

Technician works collaboratively as part of the support team to assist with other administrative functions and duties as assigned.



Successful completion of a two-year Legal Services Technician course or Paralegal technology course from a recognized institution with 6 years’ verifiable experience, some of which has been in the areas of regulatory and criminal law. An acceptable equivalent combination of education, training and experience may be considered.

A thorough knowledge of the Criminal Code, Provincial statutes and regulations relating to the environment, public health, animal welfare, food safety, aquaculture and wildlife, Summary Proceedings Act, and the Crown Lands Act, as well as having the ability to research legislative history is required. You possess working knowledge of the criminal court process, in particular prosecutions procedures, including working with legal documents and forms, court proceedings and legal terminology as required. You demonstrate an understanding of law libraries with the capability to use online legal research databases and library protocols as required.

We will assess the above qualifications and competencies using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks. Based on the employment status and union agreement,



the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as a Defined Benefit Pension Plan , Health, Dental, Life Insurance, General illness, Short and Long Term Disability, Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs. May be required to work overtime on occasion This is a permanent full time employment opportunity, located in Halifax, NS.

Career

Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career Engaging workplace: our Employees feel valued, respected, connected, and tuned in, we have forward-thinking policies and strategies Employment Equity Statement: Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, 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, Persons of African Descent, Racialized Persons, Persons with Disabilities, 2SLGBTQIA+ Persons and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented. If you are a member of one of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.

Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act.If you are receiving a pension from the Nova Scotia Public Service Superannuation Plan (PSSP) or any related plans, you cannot receive pension payments while contributing to the same plan. If you accept a position that requires PSSP contributions, your pension payments must be stopped. Please contact the Nova Scotia Pension Services Corporation for more information.

📌 Paralegal (Legal Services Technician 3) (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Nova Scotia
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality