About Us

The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service (PPS) was established in 1990 as the first statutorily based independent prosecution service in Canada. The Public Prosecution Service is responsible for all prosecutions and appeals within the jurisdiction of the Attorney General.

With the guiding mission of providing fair and equal treatment in the prosecution of offences, the PPS prosecutes charges laid under the Criminal Code and under Nova Scotia statutes such as the Occupational Health and Safety Act. The Head Office is in Halifax and there are regional offices located throughout the province.

The core functions of the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service are to:

• Represent the Crown in the conduct of criminal trials and quasi criminal appeals before all levels of courts.
• Participate in the development of criminal law and criminal prosecutions policy.
• Provide advice to police in respect of prosecutions generally or in respect of specific investigations.

For more information on the Public Prosecution Service please visit our website.

About Our Opportunity

As a legal administrative student, you will gain practical legal administrative experience and receive training and mentorship from highly qualified public service professionals. This is the perfect opportunity to jump start your career and gain an understanding of the provincial government and the Public Prosecution Service.

Primary Accountabilities

You will have the opportunity to assist staff with a wide range of legal administrative duties that will contribute to the overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Public Prosecution Service by working with the legal support team assisting with reception coverage, assisting with records, file management and other administrative duties, including filing and the preparation of general correspondence and general legal forms.

This position requires the incumbent to have strong organizational skills, attention to detail, the ability to multi-task in a fast-paced environment, and the ability to be a team player. The successful candidate will be required to work in an environment where they will be exposed to confidential information.

Qualifications and Experience

You have successfully completed the 1st year of a 2-year paralegal program, and be currently enrolled as a paralegal student.

As the ideal candidate you:

• Are efficient with computers including Microsoft Office software such as Microsoft Word and Excel;
• Are organized and able to prioritize your work;
• Demonstrate excellent verbal and written interpersonal and communication skills required to deal effectively with individuals in all levels of government and the public
• Have initiative, sound judgement and problem-solving skills
• Work well in both independent and team-based work environments.

Working Conditions

• Normal working hours are 35 hours/week, 7 hours/day.
• Typically located in a comfortable office environment.
• Much of the time is spent in a comfortable position with frequent opportunity to move about.
• Regularly reads and interprets multiple sources of information, regular requirement to type, read and work on a computer.
• May experience pressure with deadlines and need for accuracy.

Additional Information

This competition is being used to fill one (1) student position based at 290 West River Road, Pictou, NS.

This opportunity has an anticipated end date of August 29, 2025.