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Competition # : 40811 Department: JusticeLocation: HALIFAXType of Employment: PermanentUnion Status: NSGLAClosing Date: 07-Nov-23(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 lawyers in the Legal Services Division provide 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 OpportunityAs a member of the Family Litigation Services team, the lawyer will be responsible for the effective and efficient representation of the Crown in the course of proceedings before trial and appeal courts.Primary Accountabilities

• Consult with client representatives, including Deputy Ministers, Executive Directors, and other senior leaders on matters involving law, negotiation, tactics or public policy; may attend management committees of client departments or frequently attend the meetings
• Appear before the Supreme Court, Nova Scotia Court of Appeal and Family Court regularly and the Supreme Court of Canada occasionally
• Serve on interdepartmental committees and project teams with senior and intermediate staff of client departments

Qualifications and ExperienceThe successful candidate must:

• Be a practicing member of the Nova Scotia Barristers Society (or eligible for practicing membership).
• Have a working knowledge of computer software programs, Internet and electronic mail.
• Have five years of practice experience, including two years of practice experience in family law.

The successful candidate will have the demonstrated ability to offer creative and innovative solutions to complex challenges, as well as the flexibility to adapt and thrive in a continuously changing and demanding environment. They will be able to effectively deal with stressful situations and have proven analytical skills, effective interpersonal, verbal and written communications skills and the ability to function with minimal supervision in a team environment.The following are considered asset qualifications for the position:

• Practice experience representing a child protection agency.
• Practice experience in child protection law.
• Experience practicing within government.

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.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 asHealth, 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 offering and eligibility criteria. Additional InformationThis is a permanent opportunity for the Family Services Litigation Team in Halifax, which serves Halifax, Bridgewater, Kings, Hants.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:LAW 01 - LAW 03Salary Range: $3,281.34 - $6,054.01 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 an Association position initially restricted to current Nova Scotia Government Lawyers Association employees.In accordance with the Agreement with the Nova Scotia Government Lawyers Association, the order of consideration will be eligible ‘Expression of Interest’ EOI applicants, eligible internal applicants then external applicants. PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information. Current government employees may access this posting through the link below: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.