Statement of Merit Criteria and Conditions of Employment - Atlantic Region

Articling Student – LA-01

Department of Justice
Atlantic Regional Office
Halifax, Nova Scotia

Essential Qualifications

• Completion of first year of a Bachelor of Law Degree program at a recognized university. (Please note: Proof of law degree must be provided at time of appointment)
• Note: Only applicants with a "C" or above in all law school courses will be considered.
• General knowledge of the Department of Justice.
• Excellent communication skills.
• Ability to analyse, evaluate and research legal problems.
• Ability to operate a personal computer and use a word processing application.
• Effective Interpersonal Skills.
• Dependability.
• Motivation.
• Self-confidence, professionalism.
• Adaptability.
• Sound judgment.

Official Language Proficiency

Various language requirements:

• English Essential
• Bilingual Imperative (English/French).

Conditions of Employment

• Secret security clearance.
• Candidates must be willing and able to travel.
• Candidates must be willing and able to work overtime, including after-hours and weekends.
• All conditions of employment must be met and maintained by candidates throughout their tenure in the position.