Staff Lawyer Position

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STAFF LAWYER POSITION

NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID

 

Position:  Contract Staff Lawyer position in Dartmouth, Nova Scotia practicing criminal law.

Qualifications:  Successful candidate must be a practicing, insured member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society with a thorough understanding of Criminal Law.  Candidate should have experience in representing clients before the courts.  Competency to conduct legal proceedings in both the English and French languages would be an asset.  Start date to be as soon as possible.

Salary Range:  Per Legal Aid salary scale based on “Relevant Experience” as determined by the Commission at time of hire plus benefits.

Closing Date:      Wednesday, December 13, 2017 at 4:30 PM

Reply To:

Amy Dickson
Operations Administrative Assistant
Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission
920-1701 Hollis Street
Halifax, NS   B3J 3M8
902-420-3471 Fax
Amy.Dickson@nslegalaid.ca

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve.  We have an Employment Equity Policy and welcome applications from historically disadvantaged groups, including: 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 the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application form, cover letter, or resume.

While we appreciate receiving all applications, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  All applications will be held in strict confidence.

Sydney Legal Aid Lawyers Participate in Info Café

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The Faith Baptist Church on Davenport Street in Sydney is holding weekly Info Cafés to bring services under one roof to provide advice to people in the areas of money and debt management, housing, employment, legal aid, and relationship counselling. Nova Scotia Legal Aid Lawyers from our Sydney Offices are providing legal service at the Cafés. Pictured is Pastor Rob Jones. Weekly sessions are held every Tuesday from 9 am to 12 pm. Further details can be found at:  http://www.cbc.ca/news/canada/nova-scotia/infomation-cafe-sydney-church-pastor-rob-jones-1.4369482

NS Legal Aid Commission 2017-2020 Strategic Plan

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The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission is pleased to share its 2017-2020 Strategic Plan:  NSLAC 2017-2020 Strategic Plan

This Plan identifies client-focused priorities for improved and more accessible service as well as system-focused priorities to better support the work of Nova Scotia Legal Aid staff in serving Nova Scotians.

The Strategic Plan, as well as other publications, can also be found in Legal Aid Publications under the About us Tab.

Legal Advice for Sexual Assault Survivors

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To give adult survivors of sexual assault better support, the Province of Nova Scotia created the Legal Advice for Sexual Assault Survivors program.  Effective November 1, 2017, this Program will take referrals.

The program respects survivors’ privacy and their right to make their own decisions. Registering is done through an independent agency, 211 Nova Scotia, and participants do not have to report to police or take legal action if they use this service.

The Legal Advice for Sexual Assault Survivors program supports survivors by providing up to 4 hours of free advice from a lawyer.

Understand your rights.

Learn more at www.novascotia.ca/sexualassaultlegaladvice

 

Online Chat Option Available Fridays via Nova Scotia Legal Aid Website

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The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission has resumed its pilot project to introduce a weekly live online chat service. The focus of the weekly sessions – now on Fridays – will alternate between family and social justice issues.  These are the upcoming sessions to November:

November 3 & 17
Have family law questions? Chat online with a Family Law Lawyer from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm. To start a chat session, click on the chat icon on the bottom right-hand corner of NSLA’s homepage.

November 10 & 24
Have questions about Landlord/Tenant issues? Income Assistance? Employment Insurance? CPP Disability? Chat online with a Social Justice Lawyer from 11:00 am until 12:00 pm. To start a chat session, click on the chat icon on the bottom right-hand corner of NSLA’s homepage.

Social Worker Position

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SOCIAL WORKER

NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID COMMISSION

 

Position:  Social Worker to assist in Indigenous Communities throughout Nova Scotia, Job Description is attached hereto.

Start Date:  Immediately

Location:   Executive Office, 920-1701 Hollis Street

Nova Scotia Legal Aid is a firm of close to 100 lawyers located in 19 Regional Offices throughout Nova Scotia.  We are the largest Criminal Defence, Family Law and Social Justice Law firm in the Province.  We have been serving Nova Scotians since the 1970’s.  In addition to having community based offices, we also provide outreach services within the Communities themselves.

Connecting with Communities is a key strategic direction for Nova Scotia Legal Aid.  To help provide this service, we employ fully practicing Lawyers, Support Staff, Court Support Workers, Family Support Assistants and a Researcher.

As part of our outreach with Nova Scotia’s diverse population, we currently go into ten (10) Indigenous Communities and have plans for further expansion into more communities.  To assist our Lawyers and Court Support Workers and more importantly to help Indigenous clients and their families we have an opening for  a full time Social Worker, particularly to deal with clients involved with Child Protection and other family matters.

Qualifications:

  • Have a degree in Social Work;
  • Be a member in good standing with the NSASW;
  • Have excellent communication skills;
  • Have the ability to work with other professionals and at times, work on your own;
  • Strong file/case management skills
  • Hold a valid driver’s license;
  • Be familiar with the Family Court system and legal procedures in Nova Scotia;
  • Have worked with Indigenous Communities recently;
  • Fluency in Mi’kmaq would be an asset

Closing Date:  Friday, November 3, 2017 at 12:00 Noon

Reply To:

Amy Dickson
Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission
920-1701 Hollis Street
Halifax, NS    B3J 3M8
902-420-3471 Fax
Email:  Amy.Dickson@nslegalaid.ca

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve.  We have an Employment Equity Policy and welcome applications from historically disadvantaged groups, including: 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 the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application form, cover letter, or resume.

While we appreciate receiving all applications, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  All applications will be held in strict confidence.

Blair Kasouf Receives Commission’s 2017 Community Leadership Award

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The NSLA Commission recognizes the work of employees that goes over and above expectations.

The award for Community Leadership recognizes exceptional and selfless service to others using personal time that enhances the image of NSLA and increases public awareness of those who work for NSLA (e.g. sports coach, Board member or volunteer of a NFP or charity).

Blair Kasouf, Sydney Duty Counsel Office, was the recipient of the Commission’s 2017 Community Leadership Award and was presented with the Award on September 28, 2017. Congratulations Blair!

Pictured is Blair Kasouf receiving the Community Leadership Award from Trinda Ernst, QC, Commission Director and Chair of the Commission’s Strategic Planning Committee.

Blair works in the Sydney Duty Counsel Office as a Staff Lawyer. Blair’s community involvement has included working with numerous community groups such as Community Cares, Elizabeth Fry Society, Lawyers’ Assistance Program, New Dawn Enterprises, Big Brothers Big Sisters and ResiCar. Blair has been actively involved in recruiting and bringing attention to the needs of people dealing with addiction issues. He has helped to organize veterans’ marches and was involved in the campaign to save the local Veterans Affairs Office. Blair has also contributed to Nova Voce and CBA’s Touchstones newsletters.

Kenneth Greer, Staff Lawyer – Kentville Office, and Morgan Manzer, Staff Lawyer – Halifax North Office, both also received Honourable Mention Certificates in recognition of their community leadership.

Family SOS & BEEA Honey with Heart

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Please see information below shared by Family SOS regarding their BEEA Honey with Heart youth program.

CAST YOUR 18 VOTES AND HELP US #CREATEABUZZ

Good Morning Everyone!  My name is Simone and I am the Community Engagement Officer for Family SOS and the BEEA Honey with Heart project based in Halifax, Nova Scotia! BEEA Honey with Heart is a youth led urban beekeeping social enterprise project that currently operates in Dartmouth North, Spryfield (Greystone) & the North End of Halifax! Our goal is to bring urban beekeeping to youth in marginalized communities! With three successful sites, the current youth involved in the project are setting their sites on expansion. Last month the youth applied to the Aviva Community Fund and were accepted! Now we need the public’s help so they can expand their project.

How can you help? By simply voting for them.

Each person who registers gets to submit 18 votes (these can be submitted all at once – you do not have to vote daily and the entire process takes about one minute).  If even half of the people included on this email voted – our youth would have a real chance at winning and expanding their project into five more communities, and positively impacting the lives of youth and our environment!

To vote visit https://www.avivacommunityfund.org/voting/project/view/17-418 and click register! It takes less than a minute to vote and your 18 votes would mean the world to us!

Legal Assistant Position – Dartmouth

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NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID COMMISSION

LEGAL ASSISTANT POSITION

DARTMOUTH CRIMINAL OFFICE

 

Seeking an experienced Legal Assistant for a one-year contract position located in our Dartmouth Criminal Office.

Ideal Abilities and Skills

  • Graduate of a recognized post-secondary paralegal/clerical certificate program or 5 years equivalent work experience.
  • Experience in a law office and have a good working knowledge of legal terminology and court procedures.
  • Ability to work independently, to take initiative and to use judgment in matters of extreme confidentiality and sensitivity.
  • Ability to work in a collaborative team setting.
  • The candidate should be proficient in transcription of dictation with excellent typing and communication skills, including attention to detail, accuracy and capacity to work under pressure of deadlines and multiple competing priorities.
  • Ability to work in a high stress environment is an asset.
  • Proficiency with personal computers including knowledge of programs such as Microsoft Word, Outlook and Excel.

Salary Level

NSLAC Clerical Pay Scale (CL), plus benefits

Deadline for Applications

Friday, October 13, 2017 @ 4:30 pm

Submit your resume with cover letter to:

Barry Whynot
Internal Operations Director
1701 Hollis Street, Suite 920
Halifax, NS   B3J 3M8
Barry.Whynot@nslegalaid.ca

Our goal is to be a diverse workforce that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens we serve. We have an Employment Equity Policy and welcome applications from historically disadvantaged groups, including: 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 the equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify, on your application form, cover letter, or resume.

While we appreciate receiving all applications, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted.  All applications will be held in strict confidence.

2021 Census of Population Content Consultation

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Statistics Canada is conducting a public consultation on the 2021 Census of Population from September to December 2017. We encourage you to participate in this online consultation and to forward information about the consultation to other census data users.

The online consultation questionnaire is designed to gather information about how and why Canadians use census data, the type of information they believe should be available from the census, and details of other data sources that could be used to supplement or replace current census content. The information gathered during consultation will help Statistics Canada assess the data needs of Canadians and evaluate whether emerging social and economic trends are reflected. Your feedback will help Statistics Canada determine the content of the 2021 Census of Population questionnaire.

Participation is secure

Statistics Canada is committed to respecting the privacy of consultation participants. All personal information collected by the agency is protected by the Privacy Act.

Comments collected during the consultation may be published anonymously in the 2021 Census of Population Content Consultation Report, which will be available on the Statistics Canada website in the fall of 2019.

Providing feedback is easy

Click on the link below to take part in the consultation:

Complete the consultation questionnaire

If the link does not open, copy this link https://www68.statcan.gc.ca/ecp-pce/en/load-init/CPCC and paste it into the address bar of your browser.

For additional information

Web page  2021 Census of Population Content Consultation

Contact us

Telephone
1-877-949-9492 (TTY: 1-855-382-7745)
Monday to Friday (except holidays), from 8:00 a.m. to 7:00 p.m. (Eastern Time).

Email

Technical assistance:  statcan.sos-sos.statcan@canada.ca

General enquiries:  STATCAN.infostats-infostats.STATCAN@canada.ca

Your feedback is valuable. Please submit your completed questionnaire by December 8, 2017.

Thank you in advance for your participation.
Marc Hamel
Director General | Directeur général
Census Management Office | Bureau de gestion du recensement
Statistics Canada | Statistique Canada