Legal Services Technician 3 (Paralegal) - Jobs in Halifax, NS

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Department: JusticeLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGEU - NSPGClosing Date: 1/13/2023 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)About UsThe Legal Services Division of the Department of Justice is the government’s law office, responsible for the provision of all legal services (excluding prosecutions) to the Province of Nova Scotia. The Legal Services Division provides legal advice and services on a broad range of matters to the Government and many of its agencies, boards, and commissions. The Legal Services Division consists of Solicitor Services, Litigation Services and the Registry of Regulations.For more information on the Department of Justice Legal Services please visit our website: https://novascotia.ca/just/legal_services/About Our OpportunityWe are recruiting a Paralegal to support Solicitor Services. As a Paralegal you will provide lawyers with a variety of case and file management services. In this role, you can expect to collect, prepare, organize and process legal documentation while assisting lawyers with property closings on behalf of the Crown. You will assume responsibility for tasks ranging from drafting correspondence to carrying out comprehensive research. You will also maintain legal databases regarding property transactions, as well as searching and retrieving documents and information. Ensuring accuracy and integrity of paper and electronic data is part of this role, including working and complying with policies, legislation, regulations and procedures.Primary AccountabilitiesAs the successful candidate, you will be responsible to:

• Prepare and process legal documentation and correspondence;
• Act as a point of contact to ensure clients have the appropriate information including file updates, process or procedural changes, Division updates and other general matters;
• Respond to inquiries from the public, including external law firms, to ensure appropriate and relevant information is provided;
• Complete various corporate, commercial and real estate transactions through maintaining knowledge of products, processes, and procedures;
• Review agreements and contracts for necessary changes and complete necessary searches using online specialized databases;
• Carry out comprehensive legal research to identify specific legal issues;
• Maintain databases and due diligences searches.
• Ensure accuracy and integrity of paper and electronic data is part of this role, including working and compliance with policies, legislation, regulations and procedures; and
• Other related duties as assigned.

Qualifications and ExperienceAs our successful candidate, you will have completed High School and a two (2) year paralegal technology course from a recognized institution and have 6 years of progressively responsible experience as a property paralegal supporting a lawyer in their real property practice, or an equivalent combination of training and experience may be acceptable practice.Applicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.You may have the following assets:

• knowledge and understanding of Property Online and Nova Scotia land registration systems;
• experience in preparing and reviewing Report and Recommendations, Requests for Legislation, as well as corporate and commercial related documents.

You will have a high level of initiative, judgment and decision-making skills, with the ability to work under pressure to meet strict deadlines. You must be able to handle high volume of information within time constraints while maintaining a high degree of accuracy and balancing conflicting demands.You must be able to function independently and work as a member of a team and must have proficient computer skills including knowledge of MS Office Package, and Adobe software.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.EquivalencyApplicants relying on education and experience equivalencies must demonstrate such equivalencies in their application.BenefitsBased 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. Click here to learn more about our various benefits offerings and eligibility criteria.Additional InformationThis competition is to fill a Permanent employment opportunity based in Halifax.This position requires the successful candidate to work on-site.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 21Salary Range: $2,033.56 - $2,382.51 Bi-WeeklyEmployment 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 Competitions@novascotia.ca.Quick Apply

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