Title: Paralegal Assistant
Status of Employment: Term (6 months)
Reports to: Lead Counsel
Office Location: Eskasoni, Nova Scotia
Position Summary:
Organize and maintain documents in a paper or electronic filing systems. Gather and arrange evidence and other legal
documents for attorney review and case preparation. Conduct research, prepare affidavits, applications, orders and other
pleadings to assist legal counsel in the conduct of each stage of child protection proceedings. May also be requested to
help lawyers during trials by handling exhibits, taking notes, or reviewing trial transcripts.
The ideal candidate will be creative, motivated to excel and able to effectively deal with stressful situations, provide
leadership, possess an aptitude for research, proven analytical skills, effective interpersonal skills, oral and written
communication skills, and the ability to function with a minimum of supervision in a team environment. They will also
possess high quality drafting skills.
The essential duties of this position include both administrative and clerk responsibilities, including keeping on top of
court dates and deadlines; successfully managing a busy calendar; authoring basic correspondence; anticipating next
steps to keep files moving; as well as administrative duties, such as filing and transcribing dictation; preparing pleadings,
and affidavits pursuant to instructions.
Must have a careful attention to detail, be extremely organized and work with minimal instruction and supervision.
Duties and Responsibilities:
Under the direction of the Legal Counsel, the Paralegal Assistant is responsible for:
- Legal research, preparation and processing of legal documentation and correspondence relating to legal matters in
applications, trials, hearings, adjudications, and appeals, utilizing litigation support software and generally
facilitating the litigation process. - Assisting with litigation case design using litigation support software, review of documents and use of technology
to assist in case preparation and disclosure of documents. - The Paralegal Assistant will be involved in trial preparation, filing of documents and liaising with Court staff.
Qualifications:
- Legal Assistant or Paralegal diploma from a recognized institution
- Prior experience as a Legal Assistant in Family Law considered an asset
- Knowledge of Provincial Government Departments and Agencies
- Must have research skills, including electronic research skills, experience using Microsoft Word, Outlook or
similar/transferable programs, electronic research data bases, and experience in the drafting and preparation of
litigation documentation and correspondence - Must be familiar with and have a working knowledge of the Nova Scotia Civil Procedure Rules, Family Court Rules,
the litigation process and Statutes and Regulations of the Province of Nova Scotia
Classification Range: LV5(.80) – LV5 (1.20)
Salary range: $50,635 – $74,620
A resume with a cover letter should be submitted directly to:
Link to Job Posting: https://ca.indeed.com/cmp/Mi’kmaw-Family-and-Children’s-Services/jobs?jk=342b1da3c63fb5fe&start=0&clearPrefilter=1
Job Deadline/Expiry Date: 03/06/2026