Managing Lawyer Position – Port Hawkesbury Office

Location: Port Hawkesbury – 302-15 Kennedy Street

Salary: Staff Lawyer Pay Plan Policy – Based on Relevant Experience

Closing Date: February 27, 2026, at 12:00 pm

Who we are

Nova Scotia Legal Aid Commission (NSLAC) delivers legal aid services throughout the Province, providing some level of help to all Nova Scotians with a focus on assisting those who are vulnerable and historically disadvantaged. NSLAC’s focus is in the practice areas of criminal, family, and social justice law.

NSLAC employs staff in 25 offices and 3 sub-offices throughout the Province .Staff Lawyers help thousands of clients every year and spend much of their time in court. They are committed to helping overcome historical barriers to access to justice. Staff Lawyers have litigated many important cases to protect the rights of individuals.

We value a workplace where diversity, in all its forms, is encouraged and recognized for its contri...