{"id":75827,"date":"2026-04-22T09:04:02","date_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:04:02","guid":{"rendered":"https:\/\/www.nslegalaid.ca\/?p=75827"},"modified":"2026-04-22T09:04:02","modified_gmt":"2026-04-22T12:04:02","slug":"managing-lawyer-position-port-hawkesbury","status":"publish","type":"post","link":"https:\/\/www.nslegalaid.ca\/fr\/managing-lawyer-position-port-hawkesbury\/","title":{"rendered":"Managing Lawyer Position \u2013 Port Hawkesbury"},"content":{"rendered":"

NOVA SCOTIA LEGAL AID COMMISSION<\/strong><\/p>\n

MANAGING LAWYER<\/strong><\/p>\n

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Type of Employment: \u00a0<\/strong>Permanent
\nLocation: <\/strong>302-15 Kennedy Street, Port Hawkesbury, Nova Scotia
\nSalary:<\/strong> Staff Lawyer Pay Plan Policy – Based on Relevant Experience
\nClosing Date:<\/strong> \u00a0May 5, 2026, at 12:00 pm<\/p>\n

Who we are:
\n<\/u><\/strong>The Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission (NSLAC) delivers legal aid services across the province, providing some level of help to all Nova Scotians with a focus on assisting those who are vulnerable and historically disadvantaged. Our practice areas include criminal, family, and social justice law.<\/p>\n

With 25 offices and 3 sub-offices across the province, our Staff Lawyers<\/a> appear regularly in court and help thousands of Nova Scotians each year by reducing barriers to access to justice through high-quality advocacy and client service.<\/p>\n

This Managing Lawyer role offers a unique opportunity to combine a meaningful client practice with people leadership in a regional office setting. Based in Port Hawkesbury, the position offers opportunities to shape service delivery, work closely with justice partners, and lead a team and practice that responds directly to local needs. Port Hawkesbury also offers a welcoming coastal lifestyle with everyday amenities, outdoor recreation nearby, and convenient access to both Cape Breton and mainland Nova Scotia.<\/p>\n

We value a workplace where diversity, in all its forms, is encouraged and recognized for its contribution to a more creative, rewarding workplace that is representative, at all job levels, of the citizens and communities we serve. We welcome applications from individuals of all backgrounds, including those from historically underrepresented and equity-deserving groups such as Indigenous Peoples, African Nova Scotians and other racialized individuals, persons with disabilities, members of the 2SLGBTQIA+ community, and women in underrepresented roles. If you are a member of one or more of these equity groups, you are encouraged to self-identify in your electronic application, cover letter, or resume.<\/p>\n

Primary Functions:
\n<\/u><\/strong>The Managing Lawyer is a practicing lawyer and people leader responsible for NSLAC\u2019s Criminal\/Family Office in Port Hawkesbury. You will maintain a mixed family and criminal caseload while leading a team of Staff Lawyers and Legal Professionals and ensuring services are aligned with NSLAC\u2019s mandate, policies, and priorities. The role also serves as a key resource to colleagues and leadership, builds strong relationships with local justice partners, and is supported by NSLAC\u2019s executive leadership team and a collaborative network of Managing Lawyer peers.<\/p>\n

Key Responsibilities:<\/u><\/strong><\/p>\n