Articled Clerk

1 week ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada Government of Nova Scotia Full time

About Us

The Legal Services Division of the Department of Justice is the government's law office, responsible for the provision of all legal services (excluding prosecutions) to the Province of Nova Scotia. As such, the lawyers in the Legal Services Division are accountable for providing legal services on a broad range of matters to the Government and many of its boards, agencies and commissions. The Legal Services Division is committed to providing articled clerks with an experience in which the educational component is of paramount importance.

About Our Opportunity

This position is allocated for an internationally trained law student or lawyer who requires an articling position in order to be admitted to the Nova Scotia bar.

Articled clerks are part of the legal team that provide effective and efficient legal support to government across three practice groups: Solicitor Services, Litigation & Labour and Employment, and Family Litigation. As an articled clerk with the Department of Justice, you will work closely with lawyers and spend time in each practice group. Responsibilities include: conducting research, preparation of legal documents and memoranda, interpreting legislation and regulations, meeting with clients, assisting lawyers in drafting law and in representing the Crown in litigation before the Courts, labour arbitrations and various specialized tribunals. Excellent research, analytical and organizational skills are required along with the ability to communicate effectively and persuasively, orally and in writing, and the ability to function with a minimum of supervision in a team environment.

Qualifications and Experience

The successful candidate must meet the following qualifications:

be lawfully entitled to work in Canada; have obtained a Certificate of Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada; require twelve months of articles in order to be admitted to the Nova Scotia Bar.

Assets:

The following previous experience will be considered assets:

Drafting, interpreting or applying legislation, regulations or common law principles; Working or volunteering within a professional or legal environment; Exposure to and knowledge of the roles and responsibilities of government, agencies, boards or commissions; Researching and analyzing complex issues and identifying solutions, potentially with limited resources and demanding deadlines; Experience demonstrating a contribution to public service and/or community development; Experience, whether in a legal environment or not, demonstrating significant achievement, resilience, initiative or perseverance.

During the interview process, candidates may be asked to speak to their excellent communication skills, orally and in writing; effective interpersonal skills; dependability; initiative; ability to function with a minimum of supervision; teamwork; attention to detail; and, working knowledge of computer software programs, Internet and electronic mail.

All offers of employment are conditional upon completion of all applicable background checks, including a criminal record check, and, confirmation of credentials, the results of which must be satisfactory to the employer.

Additional Information

This posting is for one articled clerk position for an Internationally Trained Lawyer from July 17, 2024 to July 11, 2025. These dates are subject to change.

Stage 1 – Written application:

Initial application to be submitted comprising of (i) resume, (ii) covering letter and (iii) Certificate of Qualification from the National Committee on Accreditation of the Federation of Law Societies of Canada is due on or before the closing date. Please indicate in the covering letter whether you have been admitted to a bar outside of Canada. If you have been, your application must include your ruling letter from the Nova Scotia Barristers Society.

Stage 2 – Interviews:

Interviews will be offered to selected applicants.

Benefits

Based on the employment status, 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. For information on all our Benefit program offerings, click here: Benefits for government employees.

What We Offer

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 Countless career paths Department specific flexible working schedules
Pay Grade: BIWEEKLY Salary Range: $1,;- $1,;Bi-Weekly

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