Legal Intern

2 weeks ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The Government of Nova Scotia Full time
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This is an opportunity to join the government's law firm – the Legal Services Division of the Department of Justice.

Legal Services lawyers advise and represent the provincial government on the most pressing legal and public policy issues of the day.

We are the legal counsel for the Government of Nova Scotia, Crown corporations, agencies, boards, and commissions. We help ensure that public affairs are administered effectively, efficiently and in accordance with the law.
This opportunity is for a position on our Solicitor Services team, which comprises over 45 lawyers.
For more information on the Department of Justice Legal Services please visit our website:

Advising Ministers, Deputy/Associate Deputy Ministers, Executive Directors, and other senior government leaders on matters involving law, negotiation, strategy, and public policy;
Drafting and interpreting contracts;

Presenting information about government and law to the public generally or as part of a consultation process for public policy development; Serving on project teams with senior and intermediate staff of client departments.

Have a minimum of 3 years of legal experience at the bar.

The following are assets, but not required:

Experience advising government departments, Crown corporations, agencies, boards, and commissions and other public sector entities; Experience with commercial transactions.

You communicate effectively and persuasively, orally and in writing, and have the ability to function with minimal supervision in a team environment.

Our ideal candidate will demonstrate the ability to offer creative and innovative solutions to complex challenges and have the flexibility to adapt and thrive in a continuously changing and demanding environment.

Based on the employment status and Union agreement, the Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits such as Health, Dental, Life Insurance, Pension, General Illness (Short and Long Term), Vacation and Employee and Family Assistance Programs.

Sitting at a computer for long periods of time

Long periods of concentration are required at hearings and writing briefs

Must handle hostile situations in a way that allows one to glean the relevant information but not engage it personally and not react to it negatively.

May be required to work overtime on occasion
The appointment status ('term' or 'casual') is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.


Career Development where you have access to career guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training for every stage of your career.

We have forward-thinking policies and strategies.
Ability to participate in Earned Days Off (1 day off every 3 weeks).
Flexible working arrangements (up to 2 days of remote work per week).
Countless career paths within the Legal Services Division and other areas of Government.
28 Bi-Weekly

The Government of Nova Scotia has an Employment Equity Policy, and we welcome applications from Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities and Women in occupations or positions where they are under-represented.

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