Articled Clerk (Public Prosecution Service)

Government of Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Full time

Job summary

A public legal organization in Halifax, Canada, is seeking an Articled Clerk to assist in criminal law prosecutions. This dynamic role involves court appearances and collaboration with law enforcement. Candidates must meet the eligibility criteria set by the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society and bring cultural awareness to their practice. Benefits include health insurance, vacation, and coverage for bar admission fees.

Benefits

Group health insurance

Two weeks vacation

Coverage for articling and bar admission fees

Qualifications

• Eligible to Article in Nova Scotia from June 1, 2026 to May 31, 2027 per Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society requirements.
• Knowledge and understanding of the Mi'kmaw, Indigenous People, African Nova Scotians and People of African Descent.

Responsibilities

• Assist Crown Attorneys in providing prosecution services and advising law enforcement.
• Conduct legal research, draft memoranda, and prepare legal briefs.
• Participate in criminal proceedings and courtroom environments.

Job description

About Us

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.

About Our Opportunity

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.

Qualifications and Experience

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.

Additional Information

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

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,;- $1,;Bi-Weekly