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.
Board Member – Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre
The Halifax & Region Military Family Resource Centre is inviting applications for new Board Members to serve a two-year term (September 2026 to June 2028).
Applications Open – Federal Judicial Advisory Committee for Nova Scotia
The Nova Scotia Barristers’ Society is seeking candidates for the Federal Judicial Advisory Committee for Nova Scotia.
Nova Scotia Legal Aid seeks Applicants for Board of Directors
Last year, Nova Scotia Legal Aid supported thousands of Nova Scotians through more than 13,000 full‑service files, over 21,000 summary advice and duty counsel services,
Managing Lawyer
The Managing Lawyer of Summary Advice Counsel oversees the delivery of summary legal advice to self-represented litigants.
Staff Lawyer – NSLAC (Halifax)
The Staff Lawyer provides advice and legal representation on a broad range of legal matters primarily in Supreme and Provincial Court.
Legal Counsel – Chorus Aviation Inc. (19-month fixed-term)
Chorus is looking for a lawyer to join our in-house legal team in Halifax on a full-time, 19-month fixed-term.