Department of Justice
Competition # 018203-CB

Please send your cover letter and resume as one document when applying via e-mail.  Also please quote competition number in e-mail subject line and in your cover letter.

The Legal Services Division of the Department of Justice is the government’s law office, is accountable for providing legal services on a broad range of matters to the Government and many of its boards, agencies and commissions, (excluding prosecutions) to the Province of Nova Scotia.  Legal Services is seeking a solicitor for a two (2) year term position.

Duties:
As a member of a team, the solicitor  is  responsible for the effective and efficient provision of solicitor services to various government departments, agencies, boards and commissions.  As a Crown lawyer, the lawyer will be expected to represent the Province and provide services relating to Crown law, including familiarity with provincial legislation and regulations.

Qualifications:
The ideal candidate will be a practicing member in good standing with the Nova Scotia Barristers' Society  with  one (1) or more years of experience. Candidates must be creative, motivated to excel and able to effectively  deal with stressful situations. Must have an aptitude for research, proven analytical skills, effective interpersonal, oral and written communication skills, the ability to function with  minimum supervision in a team environment, and be computer literate.  Demonstrated solicitor skills, experience and competence in a solicitor’s practice and sensitivity to the role and responsibilities of government, are prerequisites.

Classification:   MCL 20 - 26
Salary Range:    To be Determined upon appointment
Closing Date:    May 27, 2008

The Province of Nova Scotia is an equal opportunity employer. Through the Affirmative Action Policy, the Government of Nova Scotia is creating a Service which is representative of the diverse public it serves.  Government is committed to ensuring diversity in the workplace by supporting initiatives that promote the equitable participation of Aboriginal persons, African Nova Scotians and other racially visible persons, persons with disabilities and women in positions where they are under-represented.  All applicants who are members of an employment equity group are encouraged to self identify.

Please forward application/resume to the attention of: Department of Justice, Corporate Services Unit, Human Resources Division, P.O. Box 7, 5151 Terminal Road, 4th Floor, Halifax, NS, B3J 2L6 or by fax (902-424-2809) Application can also be made via E-Mail.  Please send resume and cover letter to justice-jobapps@gov.ns.ca competition number must be in subject line.  Submissions must be received by Mail, E-Mail, Delivery or Fax by midnight on the closing date.  We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.