A municipal public servant makes a difference in the lives of over 400,000 people in the Halifax region. The municipality employs between 3,600-5,000 people annually. You could be one of them. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is recognized as one of the Top Employers for 2022 in Nova Scotia and Atlantic Canada.
HRM is seeking candidates, preferably with up to 5 years of experience, for the permanent position of Solicitor in the Municipal & Administrative law group in Legal Services. The Solicitor will report directly to a Team Lead and indirectly, to the Municipal Solicitor/Executive Director. Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity and Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy and we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians and Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities and 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
HRM Legal Services provides quality, cost effective, timely and accessible legal services to meet the needs of HRM through its Council, various departments, boards, commissions, and employees.
The Solicitor is responsible for providing legal advice and assistance to HRM staff conducting daily business and long-term planning for HRM. The Solicitor will provide accessible, efficient and expert counsel in legal matters while being responsive to client department needs. To be successful in the role, the Solicitor will be a client-focused and self-motivated individual who will work both independently and with a team of lawyers and support staff in the delivery of legal services.
DUTIES AND RESPONSIBILITIES:
QUALIFICATIONS
Education and Experience:
Technical and Job Specific Knowledge:
Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check.
Please note – Testing may be conducted as a component of the selection process to assess technical and job specific knowledge. Candidates, who are selected for testing, may be tested in a group setting, scheduled at the employer’s discretion. Interviews, testing, and in-person recruitment activities are being conducted in adherence with current COVID-19 Public Health protocols.
COMPETENCIES: Analytical Thinking, Communications, Customer Service, Decision Making, Network/Relationship Building, Organization and Planning, Organizational Awareness, Teamwork and Cooperation, Values and Ethics, Valuing Diversity
WORK STATUS: permanent, full-time
HOURS OF WORK: Hours of work are Monday – Friday, 8:30 a.m. – 4:30 p.m. To meet organizational needs, work outside of regular business hours may be required. Position may be eligible to participate in flexible work arrangements.
SALARY: Non-Union Salary, S1 or S2 - Salary Commensurate with Experience ($65,000 - $131,000 per annum). Successful candidates may be eligible for our benefits package which includes health, dental, long-term disability, and life insurance coverage as well as a defined benefit pension plan.
WORK LOCATION: 1809 Barrington Street, 7th Floor, Halifax, Nova Scotia
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 pm on Tuesday, May 16, 2023
Please Note: We thank all applicants for their interest in this position. Only those applicants selected for interview/testing will be contacted.
During the recruitment process on this legal job board, applicants have the right to request an accommodation. Applicants invited to participate in an assessment process (such as an interview or testing) and who require accommodation, should discuss their needs with the Recruiter when invited to the assessment process.
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Halifax, an Atlantic Ocean port in eastern Canada, is the provincial capital of Nova Scotia. A major business centre, it’s also known for its maritime history. The city’s dominated by the hilltop Citadel, a star-shaped fort completed in the 1850s. Waterfront warehouses known as the Historic Properties recall Halifax’s days as a trading hub for privateers, notably during the War of 1812.