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Legal Administrative Specialist 1-2

2 months ago


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

About Us

The Legal Services Division operates as the legal representative for the government, delivering comprehensive legal guidance and services to facilitate government functions and assist in achieving corporate objectives. With a team exceeding 160 legal professionals, including lawyers, paralegals, and administrative staff, this Division stands as one of the most extensive legal offices in the Province.

For further details regarding the Department of Justice Legal Services, please refer to our official website:

About Our Opportunity

Under the general oversight of the Legal Services Supervisor, the Legal Services Technician 1-2 will deliver high-quality, specialized legal administrative support and file management assistance under the guidance of multiple attorneys. This role necessitates strong administrative capabilities, familiarity with legal terminology, and adherence to specific legal procedures. The successful candidate will thrive under the pressures of strict deadlines in a highly confidential office environment with minimal supervision.

Responsibilities include the creation, tracking, and management of litigation files. The position requires adaptability to changing priorities, effective balancing of legal assistance and administrative duties, timely responses to inquiries, and meticulous organization in daily file management.

Primary Responsibilities

Legal Assistance / Support to Attorneys

Provide specialized legal support for attorneys offering legal counsel and litigation services to government entities and various agencies, boards, and commissions. Ensure that documents assigned by attorneys are prepared, filed, and/or served within designated deadlines. Conduct queries and retrieve legal case law, precedent materials, or other pertinent information as directed by an attorney.

Administrative Support

Draft correspondence, presentations, and documents related to both legal and non-legal matters. Address inquiries from internal and external clients as well as the public. Organize appointments, maintain attorneys' calendars, and coordinate bookings for rooms, court reporters, travel, witnesses, interpreters, and case conferences. Arrange travel and accommodations as necessary. Collaborate within a team environment, providing coverage for colleagues as assigned by the Legal Services Supervisor.

Inquiries and File Management

Serve as a point of contact to ensure clients receive appropriate information, including file updates, procedural changes, and Division updates. Manage files within the Central Registry filing system, electronic shared directories, and file/document management databases. Organize all physical and electronic files, including document filing, data entry, and utilization of the STAR/STOR classification system. Ensure that files are current and prepared for review by attorneys as required.

Qualifications and Experience

The ideal candidate will possess a certificate or diploma from a Legal Assistant or Paralegal program.

Experience in an automated environment is essential, along with proficient typing, dicta typing, MS Word, and data entry skills. Knowledge of legal terminology, procedures, and documentation is crucial, as are excellent research, analytical, and organizational abilities. Strong communication skills, both written and verbal, are necessary to interact with clients, attorneys, and colleagues in a fair and impartial manner while maintaining confidentiality.

Additional assets include:

Familiarity with various levels of Court. Understanding of Civil Procedure Rules. Knowledge of provincial government departments and agencies. Experience with STAR/STOR record classification systems or other file management systems.

The assessment of qualifications may involve written examinations, standardized tests, oral presentations, interviews, and reference checks.

Benefits

Depending on employment status and union agreements, the Government of Nova Scotia provides a comprehensive 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 detailed information on our benefits offerings, please refer to our benefits page.

Working Conditions

May require occasional overtime. Typically situated in a comfortable office environment. Involves extended periods of sitting at a desk, interspersed with movement to printers, file storage areas, or mail handling. May require bending and lifting of file boxes from storage for review. Regularly involves reading and analyzing information, with significant time spent focusing on a computer monitor. Must manage multiple priorities while ensuring accuracy and attention to detail in legal document preparation, which may lead to physical and mental stress. The work environment may involve interactions with individuals who may be verbally abusive or physically threatening, and exposure to disturbing content in some files may occur.

Additional Information

This competition is to fill one (1) Permanent, Part-time 50% employment opportunity.

What We Offer

Opportunities for career development, including access to guidance, tools, resources, and ongoing training throughout your career. An engaging workplace where employees feel valued, respected, and connected, supported by forward-thinking policies and strategies. Diverse career paths available. Pay Grade: TE 13 - TE 19 Salary Range: $1,;- $2,; Bi-Weekly