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Courthouse Reporter Legal News​/Journalism

Job in Halifax, Nova Scotia, Canada
Listing for: TryApplyNow
Full Time, Part Time position
Listed on 2026-06-23
Job specializations:
  • Creative Arts/Media
    Journalism
Salary/Wage Range or Industry Benchmark: 40 CAD Hourly CAD 40.00 HOUR
Job Description & How to Apply Below
Position: Courthouse Reporter Legal News / Journalism)
# Courthouse Reporter, Halifax (Legal News / Journalism)
Mediabistro Be an Early Applicant Full Timemid Halifax Regional Municipality, Nova Scotia, CAPosted Today##

Role Overview Mediabistro is hiring a mid-level Courthouse Reporter, Halifax (Legal News / Journalism). This is a full-time role in Halifax Regional Municipality. posted today. applications are still in the early window, before most candidates have applied. Full responsibilities, required qualifications, and the apply link are listed in the description below.## Resume Keywords to Include Make sure these keywords appear in your resume to improve ATS scoring

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Job Description Halifax, NS, Canada | Part-Time (20+ hrs/wk) | CAD $40/hr### About the RoleA California-based national legal news service is hiring a reporter to cover civil court filings in and around Halifax. The reporter visits the Halifax Supreme Courthouse to review and summarize new civil lawsuits and reviews appellate court rulings. A legal background is not required, but demonstrated interest and ability in journalism is necessary.

Beyond courthouse coverage, the reporter is encouraged to pitch and write nationally targeted news and feature stories covering law, politics, the environment, culture, and other general topics in and around Halifax. Some benefits are available.

What the Role Covers
* Visiting the Halifax Supreme Courthouse to review and summarize new civil lawsuits
* Reviewing and summarizing appellate court rulings
* Pitching and writing nationally targeted news and feature stories on law, politics, environment, culture, and general interest topics
* Covering Halifax and surrounding areas for a national audience### Qualifications
* Demonstrated interest and ability in journalism
* Ability to visit the courthouse in person
* Legal background not required

To Apply
* Visit Mediabistro for full details and application instructions.
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