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Lawyer - Litigation Specialist

2 months ago

Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada The Government of Nova Scotia Full time
About the Role

This is an exciting opportunity to join the Legal Services Division of the Department of Justice as a Lawyer - Litigation Specialist. As a member of our team, you will provide legal advice and opinions on matters of law and legal policy to senior government officials. You will conduct research, prepare and review legal documents, and interpret contracts, legislation, and regulations.

Key Responsibilities
  • Appear before administrative tribunals, the Nova Scotia Supreme Court, Court of Appeal, and the Supreme Court of Canada;
  • Consult with client Deputy Ministers, Executive Directors, and other senior leaders on matters involving law, negotiation, tactics, or public policy;
  • Serve on interdepartmental committees and project teams with senior and intermediate staff of client departments.
Requirements

To be successful in this role, you will need to be a practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society (or eligible for practicing membership), in good standing, and have a minimum of 1 year of litigation experience at the bar. The following are assets, but not required:

  • Experience in applications for habeas corpus;
  • Experience advising clients on civil procedure and/or interpretation of legislation;
  • Experience in applications for judicial review;
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.
  • Mentoring and collaborative team environment.
  • 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.

This is a Term employment opportunity with an anticipated end date of March 31, 2026. The Government of Nova Scotia offers its employees a wide range of benefits, including 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.