Legal Assistant

3 weeks ago


Halifax NS, Canada Nova Scotia Barristers' Society Full time

The primary duty of the law clerk is to provide legal assistance to the Justices of the Supreme Court on a variety of legal subjects. Conducting detailed research and preparing memoranda of law, as requested by the judges;
– Reviewing files, both before and after hearings, and preparing preliminary briefings on points of law;
– Participating in office meetings and discussions with the judges, both individually and in groups, as determined by the judges;
– Assisting with the organization and coordination of special study projects on certain points of law; All applicants must have graduated from a recognized law school in Canada. however, all interested graduates are encouraged to apply. The ability to read and work in French is not essential but considered an asset.
The salary and benefits for law clerks working with the Supreme Court are as follows:
In 2023, a law graduate not yet admitted as a member of the Bar of one of the provinces or territories of Canada made $47,135.Except as provided by agreement or by the Labour Standards Code of Nova Scotia or other applicable legislation, law clerks are not entitled to any benefits and do not come within the Civil Service Act or other legislation relating to persons in the public service.
Law clerks will receive 15 vacation days per annum.
Applicants must mail or hand-deliver a hard copy (on paper) of their official sealed transcript of marks from law school. Executive Office of the Nova Scotia Judiciary
The Law Courts
1815 Upper Water Street
Halifax, NS B3J 1S7


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