Legal Services Technician 3 (Paralegal) - Designated
Competition # : 46567
Department: African Nova Scotian Affairs
Location: HALIFAX
Type of Employment: Permanent
Union Status: NSGEU - NSPG
Closing Date: 11-Aug-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
Designation Status
This opportunity is designated to applicants that identify as African/Black Nova Scotian and other Racialized Persons.
See the Nova Scotia Government’s Employment Equity Policy for more information, including additional details on the designated groups.
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If you are a member of this equity group, you must clearly identify in your cover letter and self-identify during the application process, to be considered.
About Us
African Nova Scotian Affairs works with government, communities and partners to help provide services and programs for the African Nova Scotian community. We work within the community to keep African Nova Scotians informed and to encourage involvement. We also support activities that bring African Nova Scotians together to network, share ideas and identify opportunities for development and growth.
African Nova Scotian Affairs is a division of the Department of Communities, Culture, Tourism and Heritage.
The Land Titles Initiative is a program created to address the historical wrong whereby African Nova Scotian settlers were not granted clear legal documentation of land ownership, resulting in economic disadvantage for the African Nova Scotians who have descended from those settlers. The LTI resolves land title issues within the historic African Nova Scotian communities of East Preston, North Preston, Cherry Brook/Lake Loon, Lincolnville and Sunnyville in an accessible manner that respects their cultural traditions and practices.
We are an energetic team with a positive attitude and determination to make a difference by helping African Nova Scotians gain clear title to land passed down by their ancestors.
About Our Opportunity
Under the general supervision of the Executive Director, Strategic Initiatives, the Legal Services Technician 3 will provide comprehensive support in managing, coordinating, and preparing legal documents associated with arbitration proceedings and hearings. This role primarily supports the Commissioners by assisting with case file management, legal research, document preparation, and serving as a key liaison between the Commissioners, legal professionals, and other stakeholders.
The Paralegal will also contribute to strategic projects, including expansion initiatives and research reports, and provide assistance to the Executive Director in the execution of strategic initiatives aimed at enhancing the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the team and successful execution of key legal and organizational initiatives.
Primary Accountabilities
The Legal Services Technician is responsible for providing critial support to the Executive Director with regards to legal research and a variety of case management services, as well as the preparation and processing of legal documents and correspondence. They will draft and prepare complex legal documents, including Orders, recommendations to the Minister, and adjournment notices.
The Legal Services Technician is responsible for case management of large files and file management of ongoing advice and prosecution files. They will serve as a liaison between the Commissioners and legal counsel, ensuring seamless communication and efficient exchange of information and ensure that all tasks and responsibilities are completed within legislated timelines, demonstrating exceptional organizational and time management skills.
The Legal Services Technician utilizes law libraries and online legal research tools such as QuickLaw, Westlaw and CanLii and safeguard the confidentiality of highly sensitive file materials.
Qualifications and Experience
As the successful candidate you will have completion of a 2 year paralegal technology course from a recognized institution and have 6 years of progressively responsible experience supporting a lawyer in their practice, or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable.
You will be highly skilled in the use of a computer, including document management software, Microsoft Office Package, and Adobe software. This includes experience working with a litigation support database and e-discovery software.
Your high level of initiative, judgement and decision-making skills, along with the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines is needed. As is your ability to handle high volumes of information within time constraints while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and balancing conflicting demands.
You will be able to function independently and as a member of a team. As well, you will recognize the importance of maintaining security and confidentiality of records at all times.
The following would be considered assets in this role:
- Proficiency using WestlawNext Canada software to conduct legal research
- Experience working in a litigation environment
- Knowledge and experience scanning, coding, running searches, and working with scanned images in an e-discovery database
We will assess the above qualifications 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
- This position offers an option for flexible work arrangements
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
Pay Grade: TE 21
Salary Range: $2,105.04 - $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.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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 Competitions@novascotia.ca.
