Select how often (in days) to receive an alert:Closing Date:20-Oct-26 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe 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/Under general supervision from the Legal Services Supervisor, as the Legal Services Technician 1-2 you will provide high quality, specialized legal administrative assistance, and file management support under the direction of two or more lawyers. You will utilize strong secretarial/administrative skills, knowledge of legal terminology and specialized procedures pertaining to certain areas of law. You will perform effectively under the pressures and strain of inflexible deadlines in a highly confidential office setting under minimal supervision. You will be responsible for creating, tracking, and managing litigation files. The opportunity requires you to be able to adapt to shifting priorities, balance your efforts between providing legal assistance and administrative support, respond in a timely and appropriate manner to inquiries and to be organized in your day to day file management.Primary AccountabilitiesLegal Assistance / Support to LawyersProvide specialized legal assistance for lawyers who provide legal advice/litigation services to government departments and various agencies, boards, and commissionsEnsure documents assigned by a lawyer are prepared, filed, and/or served within prescribed or assigned deadlinesQuery and retrieve legal case law, precedent materials/documents, or other relevant information as identified by a lawyerSecretarial / Administrative SupportPrepare correspondence, presentations, and documents of a legal and non-legal matterRespond to inquiries from internal and external clients and the publicSchedule appointments and maintains lawyers' calendar and schedule and book rooms, court reporters, travel, discoveries, witnesses, interpreters, case conferencesBooks travel and related accommodations when necessaryWorks in a team environment, providing coverage to assistants on their team and other teams as assigned by the Legal Services SupervisorResponding to Inquiries and File ManagementActs as a point of contact to ensure clients have the appropriate information including file updates, process or procedural changes, Division updates and other general mattersManages files in the Central Registry filing system, electronic shared directory and in the file/document management databasesOrganize all hard copy and electronic files including filing of documents,



data entry and the use of the STAR/STOR classification systemEnsures that files/filing is up to date and brought forward for review by lawyers as requiredQualifications and ExperienceAs 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, giveyou the ability to deal with clients, lawyers and co-workers in a fair, caring, and impartial manner communicating in a explicit and concise manner while maintaining confidentiality and impartiality.Assets include:Knowledge of the various levels of CourtKnowledge of Civil Procedure RulesKnowledge of provincial government departments and agenciesExperience utilizing STAR/STOR record classification system, or other file management systemsWe will assess the above qualifications using one or more of the following tools: written examination, standardized tests, oral presentations, interview(s), and reference checks.EquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.Based on the employment status and union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of advantages 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. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.Working ConditionsNormal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/dayMay be required to work overtime on occasionTypically located in comfortable office environmentConsiderable periods of time sitting at desk interspersed with movement to and from printers, file storage areas or to deposit/retrieve mailAt times required to bend and lift file boxes from storage shelving and transport to review area.Regular need to read and analyze information and significant time focusing on a computer monitorMust balance multiple priorities and the demand for accuracy and attention to detail in the preparation of legal documents requires acute concentration and may increase physical and mental stressThe nature of the work environment may bring staff into contact with individuals who are verbally abusive and physically threatening, exposure to disturbing images or content in some files may occurAdditional InformationThis is a permanent employment opportunity, located in Halifax, NS.This position offers an option for flexible work arrangements.What We OfferCareer 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.Countless career paths.Pay Grade: TE 13- TE 19Salary Range: $1,719.61- $2,495.64Bi-WeeklyEmployment 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.Accommodation Statement: We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at [email protected] is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union (NSGEU). If applying from outside a government office, employees must apply correctly via this link:Failure to apply correctly means that your application will not be given first consideration as a bargaining unit applicant, and will only be included if external applications are pursued.External applicants and current casual employees will only be considered if there are no qualified civil service bargaining unit candidates. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.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.Offer of employment is conditional upon the completion of all applicable background checks and confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concernsmay be directed to [email protected].

📌 Legal Services Technician 1-2 (Halifax Regional Municipality)
🏢 Province of Nova Scotia
📍 Halifax Regional Municipality