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
Halifax Regional Municipality (HRM) Legal & Legislative Services Business Unit is seeking a Legal Assistant, to become a permanent member of the Legal Services support team. In the Team environment of Legal Services, Legal Assistants may be required to work for several lawyers at the same time & have additional expertise in one or more of the following areas of law: Litigation, Prosecutions, Solicitor Services (Advisory Services, Corp/Comm &/or Real Property)
Reporting operationally to their assigned lawyers and the Prosecution Coordinator & administratively to the Business Unit Coordinator, the Legal Assistant is responsible for a wide variety of legal and administrative duties within the Legal Services division, with a high degree of confidentiality.
Responsibilities include but are not limited to: preparation of legal documents & correspondence, dictation transcription; paper & electronic filing; managing correspondence; processing invoices; responding to inquiries and interacting with internal clients, external parties, and the public. Excellent interpersonal and communication skills are essential for this role, as well as broad and thorough knowledge of legal concepts, practices, and principles.
DUTIES & RESPONSIBILITIES (may specialize in one or both):
Solicitor Services & Real Property
Litigation and Labour
For a complete description of duties & responsibilities for this position, please email jobs@halifax.ca
HRM is committed to reflecting the community it serves and recognizing Diversity & Inclusion as one of the Municipality’s core values. We have an Employment Equity Policy & we welcome applications from African Nova Scotians & Other Racially Visible Persons, Women in occupations or positions where they are underrepresented in the workforce, Indigenous/Aboriginal People, Persons with Disabilities & 2SLGBTQ+ Persons. Applicants are encouraged to self-identify on their electronic application.
QUALIFICATIONS
Education & Experience:
Technical /Job Specific Knowledge & Abilities:
Security Clearance Requirements: Applicants may be required to complete an employment security screening check
Competencies: Values & Ethics, Organizational Awareness, Customer Service, Communications, Valuing Diversity, Teamwork & Cooperation, Organization & Planning
WORK STATUS: Permanent, Full-time
HOURS OF WORK: 8:30am-4;30pm Monday – Friday, 35 hours per week. May require occasional overtime based on operational requirements
SALARY: Non-union Level 3 $47,630-$65,490 Compensation is commensurate with experience & training
WORK LOCATION: CIBC Building, 1809 Barrington Street, 7th Floor, Halifax NS
CLOSING DATE: Applications will be received up to 11:59 p.m. on Tuesday,October 3, 2023 and must include a cover letter and resumé
During the recruitment process, applicants have the right to request 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.
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.