Law Clerk

At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.

Posting ID: 3434
Department: Corporate Services
Division: Legal Services
Pay Range: $69,008- $92,023
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: September 17, 2024
Application Deadline: September 30, 2024

Job Summary

Reporting to the Senior Legal Counsel, the Law Clerk will be responsible for providing paralegal support to Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Corporate Counsel with: (a) agreement preparation, document review and policy matters; and (b) litigation.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Has a broad background with the ability to draft and support agreement preparation, but a candidate that additionally has a strong litigation background would be ideal.
• More specifically, with respect to agreement preparation: provides a full range of paralegal support to assist with: (a) legal research to support various internal requirements; (b) assist in drafting, proofreading, formatting and editing various types of agreements, contracts, correspondence, and other documentation; (c) review and ensure all contracts comply with relevant laws and regulations, making necessary recommendations for amendments.
• More specially, with respect to litigation: has experience managing complex litigation files, creating and utilizing tickler systems to ensure deadlines are not missed, supports the preparation of affidavits, mediation briefs, pleadings and other litigation-related documents.
• Provides support to Regional staff in connection with program responsibilities and assists with the preparation of legal opinions and reports to Regional Council.
• Co-ordinates the execution and management of agreements, reports and other documentation, provides computer assisted legal research services.
• Performs general office administrative duties, including managing files and correspondence.

Additional Duties and Responsibilities

• Acts as a filter for legal requests, prioritizing and directing them to the appropriate team members.
• Serves as a point of contact for internal clients and service groups, providing legal information and support as needed.
• Keeps up-to-date on relevant technical information.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

• Completion of a recognized Law Clerks accreditation program (e.g. ILCO).
• Excellent working knowledge of Office365.
• High level of accuracy and organizational skills.
• Ability to research and apply provincial statutes and municipal by-laws relative to the activities of the position.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.
• 3 or more years’ experience in a municipal government environment, in-house or private practice with an emphasis on any or all of: (a) contract law; (b) administrative law; (c) social services law; (d) information technology law; (e) human resources law; (f) municipal law; (g) municipal policies; and/or (h) litigation.

Important information about your application:

• In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 – Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
• Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

Halton Region serves more than 624,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.