Competition # : 47314
Department: Public Prosecution Service
Location: HALIFAX and ANTIGONISH
Type of Employment: Contract
Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG
Closing Date: 27-Nov-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)
The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service is responsible for the prosecution of offences under the Criminal Code and other provincial statutes.
The Public Prosecution Service is committed to developing our Articled Clerk into a lawyer with the skill set to excel in the practice of law. The Articling Program will provide our Clerk with a unique opportunity to gain experience in the traditional areas of practice with an emphasis on criminal law.
The Articling Program also includes a rotation with the Nova Scotia Department of Justice. Once there, you will assist with a wide range of transactions that are common to both the private and public sectors, including matters such as contracts, family law / child protection, real property, statutory interpretation, commercial transactions and construction law.
The Articled Clerk will directly report to their supervising Crown Attorney, who reports to the Chief Crown Attorney for the region to which they are assigned. As an Articled Clerk, you are accountable for assisting Crown Attorneys in the provision of competent prosecution services and advising law enforcement agencies when requested. In this role, you will assist in conducting the prosecution of charges resulting from matters within the Public Prosecution Service mandate. In addition, you will be involved in other prosecution duties as directed by your supervising Crown Attorney, such as conducting legal research, drafting memoranda and preparing legal briefs.
The work at the Public Prosecution Service is dynamic, interesting and demanding. Clerking with the Public Prosecution Service does not equate to doing only research. As an Articled Clerk, you will go to Court, work directly with victims, witnesses and police officers and assist/participate in criminal proceedings.
We are, however, also committed to ensuring our employees have time for family and social lives.
Qualified applicants are all those who will be eligible to Article in Nova Scotia from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 per Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society requirements, and who bring knowledge and understanding of the Mi'kmaw, Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and People of African Descent.
Please ensure you upload your Law School university transcript with your application.
These are anticipated to be a one-year term employment opportunities (June 1, 2026-May 31, 2027). We have three (3) positions we are seeking to fill. Two (2) in Halifax and one (1) in Antigonish.
In keeping with the Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service’s commitment to the spirit and legacy of the Marshall Inquiry, and in recognition of the vital contributions of Mi’kmaw and African Nova Scotian communities, we are proud to give priority to students from the IB&M Initiative.
Benefits include Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society articling and bar admission fees, the cost of the CPLED PREP bar admission course, group health insurance, and two weeks vacation.
Pay Grade: BIWEEKLY
Salary Range: $1,885.10 - $1,885.10 Bi-Weekly
Employment Equity Statement:
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 Indigenous 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 these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify on your electronic application.
Accommodation Statement:
We are committed to providing an inclusive and accessible recruitment process. Candidates may request accommodations based on any grounds protected by the Human Rights Act. If you require an accommodation throughout the recruitment process, please contact us at competitions@novascotia.ca.
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PLEASE NOTE: Candidates will not be considered for an interview if applications are incomplete or are missing information.
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. We thank all applicants for the interest, however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. All questions and concerns may be directed to Competitions@novascotia.ca.
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