Paralegal (Legal Services Technician 3) (Term and Temporary)

1 week ago

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

Competition # : 43269

Department: Public Prosecution Service

Location: HALIFAX

Type of Employment: Term

Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG

Closing Date: ​01-Jul-24 ​ (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

About Us

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.

With the guiding mission of providing fair and equal treatment in the prosecution of offences, the PPS prosecutes charges laid under the Criminal Code and under Nova Scotia statutes such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act. 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:

  • Represent the Crown in the conduct of criminal trials and quasi-criminal appeals before all levels of courts
  • Participate in the development of criminal law and criminal prosecutions policy
  • Provide advice to police in respect of prosecutions generally or in respect of specific investigations

For more information on the Public Prosecution Service please visit

About Our Opportunity

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.

Primary Accountabilities

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.

Qualifications and Experience

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. You have excellent oral and written communications skills, a high degree of initiative, substantial problem-solving capability and the ability to work independently and as part of a team. You have the ability to work accurately in a highly time sensitive environment utilizing sound judgement, strong organizational and prioritization skills.

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.

Equivalency

Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.

Benefits

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

Working Conditions
  • Normal work week is 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day
  • May be required to work overtime on occasion
Additional Information

This competition will be used to fill two (2) positions. One is a Term for 12mths, and the other is a Temporary employment opportunity with anticipated end date of January 7th, 2025. The appointment status ('term', 'temporary' or 'casual') is dependent on the start date of the successful candidate.

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: TE 21

Salary Range: $2, $2,466.26 Bi-Weekly

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 and Other Racially Visible Persons, Persons with Disabilities 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.

This 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.

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 concerns may be directed to

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