Summer Student (Prosecution Services)

Nova Scotia; Halifax; On-site; CAD 30,000 - 60,000; Part time

Job summary

The Nova Scotia Public Prosecution Service is looking for a legal administrative student for a casual opportunity. The role includes assisting with various administrative tasks and gaining practical experience in a supportive environment. Ideal candidates should be organized, detail-oriented, and proficient in Microsoft Office.

Qualifications

• Must be currently enrolled as a post-secondary student, preferably in law studies.
• Efficient with Microsoft Office products, including Word and Excel.
• Must demonstrate excellent communication skills.

Responsibilities

• Assist with legal administrative duties, reception coverage, and file management.
• Contribute to overall effectiveness and efficiency of the Public Prosecution Service.

Skills

Organizational skills

Attention to detail

Communication skills

Education

Currently enrolled post-secondary student

Tools

Microsoft Office

Job description

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Union Status: Exclusion - Non Union - NSPG

Closing Date:02-Jul-25 (Applications are accepted until 11:59 PM Atlantic Time)

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.

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.

Qualifications and Experience

You must be currently enrolled as post-secondary student preferably in law studies and returning to school in the fall (or in the next applicable semester for the education program).
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; and
• demonstrate excellent communication skills and work well in both independent and team-based work environments.
  
  

Working Conditions

• Normal work week is35 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 is a casual student opportunity with an end date of Aug 28, 2025.

Pay Grade:HOURLY

Salary Range:$18.22- $29.69Bi-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 Womenin 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 [e-mail].

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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 concernsmay be directed [e-mail].