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.
Associate Lawyer (Fixed Contract) – Municipal Group of Companies
The Municipal Group of Companies are seeking a term Associate Lawyer for a start date of June 1, 2026 with end date of September 6, 2027.
Legal Assistant – NSLAC (Dartmouth)
Reporting to the Mental Health Legal Services Managing Lawyer, the Legal Assistant ensures the delivery of efficient and professional service to our clients.
Independent Legal Advice Program Lawyer
The ILA is seeking to expand and diversify their roster of lawyers across the province. Learn more about this NS Department of Justice program.
Staff Lawyer – NSLAC (Halifax)
The Staff Lawyer will have a practice providing advice and legal representation on a broad range of family matters in Supreme Court (Family Division).
Legal Assistant – IESO Nova Scotia
Reporting to the General Counsel & Corporate Secretary, the Legal Assistant is responsible for providing high-quality, positive, and professional administrative support.
Legal Administrative Assistant – Litigation – Insurance Defence
Canada’s National Specialty Insurance Firm Dolden Wallace Folick LLP (“Dolden”) is a high performance law firm that practices insurance related litigation throughout Canada, with a