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  Stewart McKelvey is an innovative, client-driven law firm committed to providing the highest quality of ethical legal services, earning clients' trust and striving to meet and exceed expectations. Since becoming the first regional law firm more than 20 years ago, Stewart McKelvey has grown to become one of the 20 largest law firms in Canada, with six offices across four provinces. The firm invests in its people, technology and its business to ensure the continued delivery the quality service that clients have come to expect from the firm. Driven by its commitment to outperform expectations, Stewart McKelvey is on the cutting edge of legal technology and process solutions. Tightly integrated within the firm’s workflows are innovative approaches the practice of law and a desire to optimize service delivery. As a firm, we value diversity and are committed to providing a workplace that fosters a culture of awareness, appreciation and respect. It is our mission to promote diversity and inclusion throughout the firm, to support the diversity initiatives of our clients, and to encourage greater inclusion in our communities through sponsorships and support. It is our belief that diversity and inclusion enhances the delivery of legal services to our clients through the respected and valued input of diverse perspectives, ideas and experiences. Stewart McKelvey is looking for an Associate Lawyer to join our litigation team in our Halifax, NS office. The ideal candidate will have two to four years of litigation experience primarily focused on commercial litigation and insurance defence work. Candidates with strong interpersonal and communication skills as well as demonstrated advocacy skills will be given preference. Applicants should outline their demonstrated experience working as part of a litigation team as well as managing client matters independently. This is a partnership track role and, as such, candidates must actively participate in client development and corporate social responsibility initiatives. Stewart McKelvey takes pride in providing exceptional service to our clients and our ability to offer Associates challenging legal work often found only in larger urban centres. We offer a collegial work environment, unsurpassed technical and professional support, a competitive compensation package including, and the opportunity to work with some of Atlantic Canada’s leading litigators. Interested applicants must be a member in good standing with a Canadian Law Society and should provide a resume and cover letter, including detail on the type of litigation experience the applicant offers by Friday, June 23, 2017 . If you have specific questions about this role, please contact Susan Hayes at shayes@stewartmckelvey.com or 902.490.8574. All inquiries will be held in strict confidence. We thank all applicants for their interest. However, only those selected for an interview will be contacted.  

Description Emera is a North American energy leader. Regulated utilities are core to our business, but we’re also working in transmission projects, marketing and trading, contracted generation, asset management, utility services, pipelines, and renewable technology development. Our ability to serve more customers in more places is thanks to the commitment of our 7,400 employees in Canada, the USA and the Caribbean.  Emera values people who believe that safety and health, relationships, and excellence are integral to how we work. In return, we value the diversity of our people and invest in their growth through:  competitive compensation packages: including a comprehensive pension and benefits plan and employee-sponsored saving plans opportunities for career growth: including a strategic focus on employee development plans, opportunities to advance within and between our affiliate companies, sponsored education programs giving back to communities: including corporate investments in the places where our people live and work; employee dollars-for-doers and fundraising-matching programs, scholarships for children of employees  Position Priorities: Your depth and breadth of regulatory and corporate commercial law experience will position you as a key contributor to Emera’s corporate growth objectives.  Emera and its subsidiaries operate with integrity, accountability and economic efficiency in support of their respective shareholders, customers, employees and other stakeholders.  Reporting to the Chief Legal and Compliance Officer, you will assume day-to-day leadership responsibility for a team of lawyers and manage relationships with Emera’s outside legal firms.  In a deal-intensive environment, you will add senior level business and legal expertise to the structuring, due diligence and terms of mergers, acquisitions, joint ventures, greenfield developments, capital projects and more.  You and your legal team will provide on-going prompt and considered advice to the senior executive team in support of Emera’s operations and growth strategy.  You will also support the sound and progressive governance and compliance practices of the Emera group of companies.   Skills, Capabilities and Experience :  You have earned a reputation for your strong legal, regulatory and compliance expertise as well as your leadership skills, keen commercial sense and ability to facilitate major transactions and projects.  In this role, you will take on and be expected to excel in what is a significant corporate legal leadership role in North America.  You will have the opportunity to apply your technical, business and people skills, as well as any international experience to the continued expansion of Emera’s success story. The ideal candidate, you will possess: 15+ years of post-call experience in house or with a top tier law firm, with a strong corporate/commercial focus; A law degree (LL.B. or Juris Doctor) from an accredited law school and eligibility to practice in Nova Scotia; Exceptional leadership, time management and organizational skills, with strong attention to detail; Superior judgement, tact and diplomacy as well as strong negotiation and commercial acumen; A results-oriented attitude with the ability to manage complex and confidential matters with extreme sensitivity and professionalism; Regulatory law experience in the utilities industry will be considered a strong asset. To apply for this position, please visit our website at www.emera.com . You can copy and paste your resume and covering letter in the online form. Reporting To : Chief Legal and Compliance Officer  Location: Halifax, NS Application deadline :  June 14th, 2017                                                           Late applications may not receive consideration Salary:  Commensurate with qualifications and experience Form of Application :  Click the APPLY button at the end of the online job posting.  Complete all required information fields and copy and paste your covering letter and resume into the online form Recruitment and Promotion Policy : When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available.  We’re committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs.  Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.  Emera values diversity in the workplace and strongly encourages applications from all qualified candidates including African Canadians and other members of the visible minority community, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and women in non-traditional roles. Applicants from these designated groups wishing to self-identify may do so through a series of questions in the on-line application process     Complete for Returning Applicants (You have applied for a job with Emera, Nova Scotia Power, Emera Energy, Emera Utility Services or Emera Newfoundland, you are a returning applicant.)  

Associate Lawyer – Family Law Burchell MacDougall LLP is a full service law firm with offices in Truro, Halifax, Wolfville and Elmsdale. We have an immediate opportunity for an Associate Lawyer in Family Law in our Truro office. As part of a small, established team you will have the opportunity to build a practice and be given immediate responsibility and client contact. The role is ideal for a lawyer with 2 to 3 years of experience; however we will consider other candidates with relevant experience and skills. We are looking for candidates with the following qualifications: Membership in good standing with a provincial bar and eligible for membership in the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society Strong communication skills (verbal & written) Ability to work independently and as part of a team Ability to balance multiple priorities and deadlines while maintaining composure and professionalism Demonstrated commitment to client service and legal excellence The position is a full-time, permanent position. We offer a competitive salary and benefits package including health, dental, life and disability insurance and fitness allowance. Please combine your cover letter and resume into one document and submit in confidence to M. Knol, Director of Finance & Administration by email at mknol@burchellmacdougall.com. Burchell MacDougall LLP P.O. Box 1128 Truro, N.S. B2N 5H1

Job description Competition # 1673 Clerk 3 (Justice Officer 2), Term , HALIFAX Justice Posting Closing Date: 5/12/2017 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 Aboriginal 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 the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application form, cover letter, or on your resume. Duties The clerk provides a broad range of administrative support, and is the first contact person for clients of the court system, and deals directly with the public. They receive and balance monies paid into the court, enter and retrieve data from automated systems, record and process documentation, maintain filing systems, monitor new process and work as a team player to develop solutions to new process. The clerk may attend court as a court clerk to call cases and swear or affirm witnesses, interpreters and translators. They will also perform duties as a Justice of the Peace as required. Some travel may be required. Qualifications Grade 11 plus four years related experience or a combination of post-secondary education and relevant experience may be considered (legal education and experience are considered assets). Experience and competency in an automated computerized environment with proficient and accurate keyboarding and data entry skills is required. The successful candidate must demonstrate above average customer service skills and have experience processing large amounts of money, with a proven understanding of accounting/bookkeeping principles. They must have a demonstrated ability to deal effectively with the public in a multifaceted and stressful environment, often in confrontational and sensitive situations. The clerk must demonstrate sound judgment, attention to detail, and the ability to work under pressure and deadlines. Strong interpersonal and communications skills are required. The clerk must exercise a high level of confidentiality. Sound knowledge of the justice system and government services for referral are assets. Bilingual in French Language– both oral and written skills will be considered an asset. Special Statement This is a term position for one year with possibility of extension. Its anticipated end date is March 30, 2018. This position will require an enhanced level of security screening for external applicants. Pay Grade: CL 18 Salary Range: $1,472.00 - $1,648.00 Bi-Weekly This is a bargaining unit position initially restricted to current civil service employees represented by the Nova Scotia Government Employees Union. Applicants applying for this opportunity must clearly indicate in their covering letter or resume that he/she is currently a Nova Scotia Government Civil Service Employee and a member of the NSGEU and include their Employee ID. Failure to do so means that your application will not be given first consideration and will only be included if external applications are pursued. Your Employee Self-Serve access will allow you to confirm what your employment status and ID number are prior to applying for this restricted position. External applicants and current casual Nova Scotia Government employees will only be considered if there are no qualified Nova Scotia Government Civil Service NSGEU bargaining unit candidates. 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 or will result in termination of your employment. We thank all applicants for their interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. For questions or concerns, please contact Competitions@novascotia.ca Industry Government Administration Employment type Full-time Experience Entry level Job function Customer Service,Information Technology      

Adecco is seeking a qualified Bilingual Legal Administrator for a permanent, full-time role in Dartmouth! As a Bilingual Legal Administrator, you would manage assigned files to complete the delivery of legal and/or non-legal documents according to the client Service Agreement requirements. Responsibilities: - Complete or facilitate the completion of Affidavits relating to completed Process Serving - Report to the Legal Support Services Manager for timely and efficient administration of client files - Making accurate and appropriate decisions - Maintaining accurate records - Maintaining a neat and orderly work space - Ability to takeover peers workload/portfolio in case of absence - Timely and effective communication with Senior Management and peers Qualifications: - 1-2 years of Legal Administrator experience - Exhibit strong work ethic - Able to meet strict deadlines - Process Serving Experience an asset - Knowledge of multi-provincial - Affidavit preparation If you are interested in this position, apply today at www.adecco.ca!

Job description Reference Number: 3303-17 EMA   Job Title: Legal Counsel   Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia   Type of Employment: Full Time, Term (12 months)   Our Investments Are In   Emera Inc. is a geographically diverse energy and services company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Emera companies and investments are working in Canada, the USA and in four Caribbean countries. Following the acquisition of TECO Energy in July 2016, we have approximately $27.5 billion CAD in assets and 2015 pro-forma revenues of $6.3 billion.   electricity generation, transmission and distribution   gas transmission and distribution   utility energy services     Our strategic focus is on transforming our sector from high-carbon to low-carbon energy sources. Our success comes from integrating our diverse investments to get solid results for shareholders, partners and customers.   Emera requires a skilled lawyer in a Legal Counsel position for a 12 month term to cover a maternity leave by a member of its legal team.   Accountabilities   You will be part of a legal team that supports a dynamic organization focused on growth and value creation for its customers, employees and shareholders. Your primary duties will include providing advice and guidance on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters affecting Emera and its diverse business interests. You will also contribute to Emera’s business development and financing initiatives, including acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments, project development, debt financings and capital markets transactions. In addition, you will support the sound and progressive governance and compliance practices of the Emera group of companies.   Skills, Capabilities And Experience   The successful candidate must be a member in good standing of a provincial law society, be eligible for admission to the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, and have at least 4 years of post-call experience in private practice and/or a sophisticated in-house environment. The ability to work independently and to communicate in an effective and non-technical manner is essential, as are exceptional project management skills. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with excellent interpersonal skills. A broad range of experience with corporate and commercial law matters, in both the transactional and advisory contexts, is preferred. Background or experience with the energy industry is an asset, but not essential.   You will be responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers, by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations.   Reports to: Chief Legal Officer, Emera Inc.   Application Requirement: To apply, please click on the APPLY button at the end of the job posting, complete all required information fields, and copy and paste your covering letter and resume into the online form.   Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience.   Application Deadline: March 27, 2017   Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities.   We value diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates including African Nova Scotians and other members of the visible minority community, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and women in non-traditional roles. Applicants from these designated groups wishing to self-identify may do so through a series of questions in the on-line application process.   Complete for Returning Applicants (You have applied for a job with Emera, Nova Scotia Power, Emera Energy, Emera Utility Services or Emera Newfoundland, you are a returning applicant.)   Email   Previous Applicants:   If you do not remember your password click here .   Complete for First Time Applicants (You have never applied for a job with Emera, Nova Scotia Power, Emera Energy, Emera Utility Services, Emera Newfoundland.) Seniority Level Associate Industry Utilities Employment Type Full-time Job Functions Legal  

  Cox & Palmer is a full-service, top-ranked Atlantic Canadian law firm with the knowledge and experience clients rely upon for solid legal solutions. The firm prides itself on a collegial work atmosphere and supportive team environment. We hire self-motivated, team-minded individuals with a strong work ethic, integrity and a commitment to client service. Summary of Responsibilities We are seeking a permanent, full-time experienced Legal Assistant to join the Float Team in our Halifax office, to provide legal administrative support to lawyers in various practice areas, including: Litigation, Insurance, Corporate/Commercial and Employment & Labor. Your required skills and knowledge include: Accurate preparation of correspondence and legal documents; Processing large volumes of documents, with ability to use technology to store and organize emails and files diligently; Meeting deadlines, and ability to multi-task and reprioritize as needed; Processing daily emails, phone messages and time sheets; Maintaining detailed and accurate client and administrative files; Calendar maintenance, scheduling and organizing meetings, assisting with client meetings, making travel arrangements and updating address books; Communicating in a professional manner with lawyers and team members; Providing overflow support and help to other assistants as time allows; Other duties as assigned. Skills and Qualifications Minimum of 1 year administrative experience in a legal environment; Preference is given to those with related paralegal/legal assistant formal education; Strong competency in the usage of MS Office (particularly Word, and Excel), paired with superior typing and dicta-transcription skills; Strong verbal and written communication skills with a demonstrated ability to provide superior customer service; Excellent analytical skills with attention to detail, coupled with strong organizational and time management skills; Excellent proofreading skills (ability to check typed material for grammatical, typographical, spelling, word usage and formatting errors); The ability to work independently, follow instructions with minimal supervision and take initiative; The willingness to learn and contribute to the team. Cox & Palmer, Halifax office, provides a competitive compensation and benefits package including: Health, dental, life and disability insurance, Employee Assistance Program, health and fitness allowance; Group RRSP, pension, and savings programs. This position will remain posted until successfully filled. Qualified candidates who are interested in this position should send a covering letter and resume to: Shirley Thomson Human Resources Manager Cox & Palmer Halifax, NS sthomson@coxandpalmer.com Please quote competition number LA0314-CB when applying. Cox & Palmer is committed to diversity and inclusion in the workplace and is a member of the Law Firm Diversity and Inclusion Network (LFDIN) and Pride at Work Canada.  

Patterson Law is an established Nova Scotia law firm with offices in Truro, New Glasgow and Halifax and with clients whose interests range from global to purely local. Our more than 100 lawyers and staff are dedicated to meeting our clients’ diverse legal needs. We endeavour to maintain the highest standard of service to our clients. This can only be accomplished by employing qualified, educated and motivated staff. We have an immediate opening for an experienced Litigation Paralegal at our Truro location, 10 Church Street. The Litigation Paralegal will complete routine work that a lawyer might otherwise complete, under direct lawyer supervision. The Litigation Paralegal is a primary biller expected to achieve revenue production targets set by management. This position will work primarily with our commercial litigation lawyers. Standard work hours are 34.5 from Monday to Friday, and based on work demands, overtime will be required.   KEY AREAS OF RESPONSIBILITY   Work Coordination   Discoveries -Schedule, issue discovery Subpoena, arrange witnesses, obtain discovery transcripts, etc.; Trials – draft Notice of Trial, coordinate date assignment conference, arrange witness for trial (including issuance of subpoenas), prepare documents for chambers application, assist in procurement of expert’s reports, assist in the preparation of exhibit books and casebook of authorities;  Assist with retaining expert witnesses and preparation of brochures (medical and non-medical documentation);  Complete pre-judgment interest calculations;  Prepare bill of costs;  Prepare affidavit disclosing documents and affidavit of electronic disclosure;  Correspondence arising from above. Respond to basic inquiries, schedule appointments, outline information required from client for preparation of documents; Coordinate issuance and service of documents as requested by the lawyer; Coordinate with the legal assistant “bring forward system” for each assigned lawyer; File maintenance and organization; Other duties as required Eclipse/eCapture Organize and scan documents to be imported into eCapture or load documents electronically into eCapture; Import documents from eCapture into Eclipse; Code and tag documents; Organize documents and group into various search groups as per the lawyers’ preference; Review documents for relevancy; Review documents for solicitor/client privilege, third party information and other redactions; Export documents for disclosure to opposing counsel; Ability to locate documents in Eclipse as per lawyers’ request; File maintenance. File Administration Organize file according to issues; Scan documents into Eclipse, summarize as per instructions from lawyer; Ensure undertakings are met; Routine instructions to clients; Maintain up-to-date time records; Ensure supervising lawyer is provided with ongoing status of progress. Quality Control Follow up on files to ensure timely responses; Monitor on a periodic basis for file activity; Liaise with assistants and other support staff to ensure strong communication and consistency in file management and client contact; Other duties as assigned. QUALIFICATIONS: The ideal candidate will have a Paralegal diploma/degree or other related education, with experience in a legal support role. Highly detailed-oriented and impeccably organized. Impeccable written and verbal communication skills. Ability to effectively prioritize, track, and follow-up on outstanding items with all parties involved including the lawyers, colleagues and clients. Accurately follows instructions and asks questions to clarify requirements and ensure work is done properly. Strong judgment with comfort to act independently and anticipate lawyers' needs. Strong computer skills and IT knowledge are required, as well as ability to follow detailed instructions and take ownership of final product. The candidate should have a flexible work attitude in regard to assignments. Knowledge of the practice areas stated above is a definite asset Past experience with commercial litigation is a definite asset E-Discovery and litigation review software experience is a definite asset. If you are interested and meet the requirements of this position, please apply with resume and cover letter to careers@pattersonlaw.ca by Friday, March 24, 2017. We are pleased to offer our staff a competitive salary, group insurance coverage, and pension plan membership after a year. Patterson Law hires on the basis of merit. We are committed to employment equity and welcome diversity. Applications are encouraged from all interested and qualified individuals.

Job description Reference Number: 3280-17 EMA Job Title: Solicitor/Senior Solicitor Location: Halifax, Nova Scotia Type of Employment: Full Time, Term (12 months) Our Investments Are In Emera Inc. is a geographically diverse energy and services company headquartered in Halifax, Nova Scotia. Emera companies and investments are working in Canada, the USA and in four Caribbean countries. Following the acquisition of TECO Energy in July 2016, we have approximately $27.5 billion CAD in assets and 2015 pro-forma revenues of $6.3 billion. electricity generation, transmission and distribution gas transmission and distribution utility energy services Our strategic focus is on transforming our sector from high-carbon to low-carbon energy sources. Our success comes from integrating our diverse investments to get solid results for shareholders, partners and customers. Emera requires a skilled lawyer in either a Solicitor or Senior Solicitor position for a 12 month term to cover a maternity leave by a member of its legal team. Accountabilities Reporting to the General Counsel, you will be part of a legal team that supports a dynamic organization focused on growth and value creation for its customers, employees and shareholders. Your primary duties will include providing advice and guidance on a wide range of corporate and commercial matters affecting Emera and its diverse business interests. You will also contribute to Emera’s business development and financing initiatives, including acquisitions, joint ventures, strategic investments, project development, debt financings and capital markets transactions. In addition, you will support the sound and progressive governance and compliance practices of the Emera group of companies. Skills, Capabilities And Experience The successful candidate must be a member in good standing of a provincial law society, be eligible for admission to the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society, and have at least 4 years of post-call experience in private practice and/or a sophisticated in-house environment (for the Solicitor position; a higher degree of experience is required for the Senior Solicitor position). The ability to work independently and to communicate in an effective and non-technical manner is essential, as are exceptional project management skills. The successful candidate will be a proactive team player with excellent interpersonal skills. A broad range of experience with corporate and commercial law matters, in both the transactional and advisory contexts, is preferred. Background or experience with the energy industry is an asset, but not essential. You will be responsible for personal safety and that of co-workers, by observing all Occupational Health and Safety Rules and Regulations. Reports to: General Counsel, Emera Inc. Application Requirement: To apply, please click on the APPLY button at the end of the job posting, complete all required information fields, and copy and paste your covering letter and resume into the online form. Salary: Commensurate with qualifications and experience. Application Deadline: March 8, 2017 Recruitment and Promotion Policy: When filling vacant positions, we are determined to hire the best candidates available. We are committed to providing employees with a fair and equal opportunity to compete for jobs. Hiring and promotion of employees is based on skills, capabilities, knowledge and demonstrated abilities. We value diversity in the workplace and strongly encourage applications from all qualified candidates including African Nova Scotians and other members of the visible minority community, Aboriginal peoples, persons with disabilities, and women in non-traditional roles. Applicants from these designated groups wishing to self-identify may do so through a series of questions in the on-line application process. Complete for Returning Applicants (You have applied for a job with Emera, Nova Scotia Power, Emera Energy, Emera Utility Services or Emera Newfoundland, you are a returning applicant.) Email Complete for First Time Applicants (You have never applied for a job with Emera, Nova Scotia Power, Emera Energy, Emera Utility Services, Emera Newfoundland.)

Job description Mara Consulting is growing its team to support increasing demand for our services from new and existing clients and continued growth of our privacy practice. We are currently seeking individuals with experience in privacy analysis, policy analysis and risk management, and a strong interest and aptitude for privacy and legislative analysis, to join our team. Experienced business and policy analysts with interest in working in the growing field of privacy are also encouraged to apply.   As a key member of Mara’s Privacy Practice, you will have the opportunity to participate in projects in a wide range of related areas, such as: privacy impact assessments and gap analyses; privacy program development; policy analysis and development; legislative analysis; risk assessments; business process and data flow analysis; and information security risk assessments.     As the ideal candidate, you understand privacy principles and practices, have a strong aptitude for policy and legislative analysis, and have successfully applied these skills to client assignments, particularly those in the public sector. You have a strong interest and experience working in areas such as privacy, information security, risk, and/or policy management and bring a strong fundamental understanding of the underlying principles.   You have a proven reputation for adding value to clients in these areas, and you are excited about the prospect of continuing to develop and apply your skills in a variety of client settings, working with other members of the Mara Team.   Primary Responsibilities: ·         Participate in privacy impact assessments or privacy or security risk assessments, working with members of the Mara and client teams; ·         Develop or analyze policies and legislation, in support of privacy and security deliverables; ·         Conduct business process and data flow analyses; ·         Develop privacy management or information security tools, frameworks, policies and processes for or in support of clients; ·         Conduct research and analysis in support of policy development or privacy or information security deliverables; ·         Collaborate professionally with other team members and client leaders; and ·         Lead or participate in client meetings, workshops, consultations. ·         Travel to client locations may be required within Atlantic Canada, with a primary focus on NB and NS.   Experience/Education/Skills Required: ·         Five years of recent, relevant experience in a policy analyst, business analyst, legal advisory, risk management, information management or privacy-related role; ·         Undergraduate degree in business administration, law, information management or related field or the equivalent combination of training and experience; ·         Experience developing and analyzing policies and/or legislation; ·         Understanding of risk management concepts including identification and assessment of risks and development of risk mitigation strategies; ·         Knowledge or prior experience working with provincial and/or federal privacy legislation or applying privacy principles and best practices; ·         Excellent written communication skills including report writing, presentations, policies, proposals, etc.; ·         Exceptional analytical and problem solving skills; ·         High level of attention to detail when appropriate, balanced with the ability to produce reports and other deliverables that clearly and effectively communicate top level findings to clients; ·         Strong consultative skills, including facilitation, issue identification and resolution, and problem solving; and  ·         Exemplary client service skills and proven client-focused approach.