Staff Lawyer Position – Halifax

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STAFF LAWYER POSITION

NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID

Position:  Contract Staff Lawyer position in Halifax, Nova Scotia, practicing criminal law with the possibility of some Duty Counsel responsibilities.

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:   Tuesday, September 5, 2017 at 4:30 pm

Reply To:

Barry Whynot
Internal Operations Director
Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission
920-1701 Hollis Street
Halifax, NS   B3J 3M8
902-420-3471 Fax
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.

Nova Scotia Legal Aid’s Support of 150 for 150 Feed NS Community Challenge

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We are pleased to Report that NS Legal Aid’s 150 for 150 Food Drive in Support of Feed Nova Scotia was a success.

We had 12 offices actively participate. Activities included food drives to local Feed NS supported food banks and ticket raffles. Almost $1,500 in cash was collected in addition to dozens of boxes of food. Special mention must go out to our Cape Breton Office who raised $615 plus food.

Below are some photos of ticket raffle items and activities. In Bridgewater, the office implemented a “curse jar”. Dartmouth had a “name that lawyer game” where staff paid $5 to see what animal represented them in a picture painted by Colin Coady, Staff Lawyer.

There were definitely some creative ways to raise donations for a very worthy cause!

Thank you Kelly Rowlett for taking the lead on this great initiative and thank you NSLA staff for your support.

Have Your Say in How to Modernize Canada’s Criminal Justice System

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The Minister of Justice and Attorney General of Canada is reviewing the Criminal Justice System to identify aspects that need to be changed and/or updated.

The government wants to hear Canadians’ thoughts and opinions. If you are 18 years of age or older and a Canadian citizen or permanent resident, we invite you to participate in the 2017 National Justice Survey. This online survey will take approximately 30 minutes and can be accessed several ways:

1) Click on the following link: Nation Justice Survey 2017

2) Follow the Department of Justice on Twitter

3) Visit the Department’s Transforming the Criminal Justice System website.

Staff Lawyer Position – Nova Scotia Legal Aid – Antigonish Office

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Position:
Contract Staff Lawyer position in Antigonish, Nova Scotia practising family and criminal law.

Qualifications:
Successful candidate must be a practising, insured member in good standing of the Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society with a thorough understanding of Family and 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:
Tuesday, August 8, 2017 at 4:00 PM

Reply To:
Barry Whynot
Internal Operations Director
Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission
920-1701 Hollis Street
Halifax, NS B3J 3M8
902-420-3471 Fax
Barry.Whynot@nslegalaid.ca

NSLA has an employment equity policy and encourages candidates from historically disadvantaged groups. While we appreciate all applications, only applicants selected for an interview will be contacted. All applications held in confidence.

Cindy Murray Appointed Justice of the Supreme Court

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​We are thrilled to advise that Cindy Murray, Manager of our Antigonish and Port Hawkesbury Offices, has been appointed a Justice of the Supreme Court.  Details are here:  Murray Judicial Appointment

 

Congratulations to Justice Murray for this truly well-deserved appointment!

Commission Director Trinda Ernst, QC Receives 2017 Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service

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Congratulations to Trinda Ernst, QC as the recipient of the 2017 Weldon Award for Unselfish Public Service.  Details regarding this Award can be found here:  2017 Weldon Award

Trinda has served on the Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission’s Board of Directors for over 11 years.  Recognition for Trinda’s work on the Commission and other community groups is well deserved.  Congratulations Trinda!

Re-Inventing Criminal Justice: The Ninth National Symposium Report

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The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission is an annual participant at the National Symposiums on Criminal Justice Reform.  The Final Report of the Ninth National Symposium on Criminal Justice Reform can be viewed here:  Ninth National Symposium Report

All past symposia final reports can be found on the International Centre for Criminal Law Reform and Criminal Justice Policy (ICCLR) website, www.icclr.law.ubc.ca, under “Publications” or “Resources”.

NS Legal Aid Participating in 150 for 150 Feed NS Community Challenge

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Nova Scotia Legal Aid has registered for the 150 for 150 Feed NS Community Challenge and Staff Lawyer Kelly Rowlett is facilitating NSLA’s efforts with each office across the Province. Feed NS supports agencies across our entire Province just like NSLA, therefore, we have partnered with them in this 150 Celebration.

Below are details regarding the 150 for 150 Challenge.


150 for 150 is all about celebrating the generosity of Canadians. We’re challenging the community to collectively host 150 food drives and fundraisers in July to keep our warehouse full this summer, and it’s super easy to join in. Just let us know what you’re planning:

• Workplace food drive?
• Door-to-door collection in your neighbourhood?
• Casual day or 50/50 draw at the office?

Anything goes and it all adds up to something amazing!

Professor Robert Currie to Work Pro Bono at NSLA While on His Sabbatical

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In mid-August, Professor Robert Currie will begin his year-long sabbatical and will be working pro bono at Nova Scotia Legal Aid in Halifax, two and a half days a week over approximately 10 months. Further details can be found at: https://www.dal.ca/faculty/law/news-events/news/2017/06/27/sabbatical_spotlight__professor_robert_currie_prepares_to_start_a_sabbatical_with_a_pro_bono_focus.html

Dorothy Myles Receives Commission’s 2017 Innovation in Service Delivery Award

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

The award for Innovation in Service Delivery recognizes innovation in how things are done at NSLA: e.g. improving effectiveness of operations, new ways of delivering service, and/or creative promotion of NSLA services to the broader community.

Dorothy Myles, Kentville Office, was the recipient of the Commission’s 2017 Innovation in Service Delivery Award and was presented with the Award on June 1st.  Congratulations Dorothy!

Dorothy works in the Kentville Office as a Social Justice Advocate and a Family Support Assistant. As we think about how to better provide service to our clients, Dorothy really stepped up and took on something new.  In that role, Dorothy provides direct service to clients with social justice issues, preparing for and attending hearings.

Dorothy is out in her community promoting her work and that of NSLA at organizations like Chrysalis House and Children & Open Arms. She has a true community-based approach to helping people and innovated a new way to deliver service that will be modeled going forward.