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Career postings
We post career opportunities related to the practice of law, including roles for lawyers, articled clerks, and law students. Career opportunities remain on the Society’s website for six weeks, unless otherwise requested.
Employers may post a career opportunity here. To request a change or removal of the post, email us at communications@nsbs.org and include a link to your post and title of the job.
Student resumes
Visit the Canadian Centre for Professional Legal Education (CPLED) Student Resume Directory to post your resume. This directory is for law students to post resumes and where law firms can search for suitable candidates.
Volunteer and pro bono opportunities
Do you have a volunteer or pro bono opportunity to share? Please contact communications@nsbs.org.
Call for Board Members – Feed Nova Scotia
Feed Nova Scotia is seeking expressions of interest from individuals who would like to serve on our Board of Directors.
Legal Assistant – NSLAC (Sydney)
The Legal Assistant provides comprehensive administrative support in family law, criminal law and social justice law to staff lawyers in day-to-day case management.
Legal Assistant – Insurance Litigation (Halifax)
RWR is seeking a detail-oriented Legal Assistant to support our lawyers on complex litigation files, with a particular focus on detail and litigation support.
Associate Lawyer (2+ Years) – Insurance Defence Litigation
Ritch Williams & Richards is a boutique litigation firm based in downtown Halifax, focused on insurance defence and marine law. We act for leading national
Avalon Centre – 2026 Call for Board Members
Avalon Sexual Assault Centre is a feminist organization working to end sexualized violence and other forms of oppression.
Member, Canadian Human Rights Tribunal
Canadian Human Rights Tribunal Members adjudicate complaints that have been referred for inquiry by the Canadian Human Rights Commission.
