Paralegal (Legal Services Technician 3) (Term)

The Government of Nova Scotia•Halifax, NS

13d•CA$60,073 - CA$70,383•Onsite

About The Position

Under the direction of the Supervisor, Support Services, the Legal Services Technician 3 (Paralegal) is responsible for triaging files, determining relevant documents, legal research, preparation of legal documents and correspondence, file management and organization, and other administrative functions and duties as assigned. The Legal Services Technician is responsible for providing Crown Attorneys with legal research and a variety of case management services, as well as the preparation and processing of legal documents and correspondence. The Legal Services Technician utilizes law libraries and online legal research tools such as QuickLaw, Westlaw and CanLii. The Legal Services Technician prepares comprehensive legal memoranda for the benefit of Crown Attorneys at the pre-trial, trial and appellate stages of proceedings. The Legal Services Technician is responsible for case management of large files and file management of ongoing advice and prosecution files. The Legal Services Technician works collaboratively as part of the support team to assist with other administrative functions and duties as assigned.

Requirements

Successful completion of a two-year Legal Services Technician course or Paralegal technology course from a recognized institution
6 years’ verifiable experience, some of which has been in the areas of regulatory and criminal law
Thorough knowledge of the Criminal Code, Provincial statutes and regulations relating to the environment, public health, animal welfare, food safety, aquaculture and wildlife, Summary Proceedings Act, and the Crown Lands Act
Ability to research legislative history
Working knowledge of the criminal court process, including prosecutions procedures
Experience working with legal documents and forms, court proceedings and legal terminology
Understanding of law libraries
Capability to use online legal research databases and library protocols
Excellent oral and written communications skills
High degree of initiative
Substantial problem-solving capability
Ability to work independently and as part of a team
Ability to work accurately in a highly time sensitive environment
Sound judgement
Strong organizational and prioritization skills

Responsibilities

Triaging files
Determining relevant documents
Legal research
Preparation of legal documents and correspondence
File management and organization
Other administrative functions and duties as assigned
Providing Crown Attorneys with legal research and case management services
Preparation and processing of legal documents and correspondence
Utilizing law libraries and online legal research tools (QuickLaw, Westlaw, CanLii)
Preparing legal memoranda for Crown Attorneys
Case management of large files
File management of ongoing advice and prosecution files
Assisting with other administrative functions and duties as part of the support team