Legal Assistant

**Position Summary: Legal Assistant with a Focus on Environmental and Municipal Law**

York Region is seeking a skilled and dedicated Legal Assistant to provide comprehensive legal and administrative support within our Environmental and Municipal Law team. Reporting directly to the Senior Associate Counsel, this role involves drafting, managing, and coordinating legal documents and correspondence, while also handling practice management tasks to support the success of our legal services. This position offers a unique opportunity to work on municipal matters, infrastructure projects, and environmental initiatives while ensuring compliance with established regional and legal standards.

**Key Responsibilities:**

- **Legal Document Preparation:** Draft and prepare legal correspondence, bylaws, agreements, and affidavits related to environmental and municipal law matters, infrastructure projects, and commercial needs.
- **Practice Management & Administration:** Maintain an organized filing system, handle schedules, arrange meetings, and provide backup for other legal team members as needed.
- **Document Processing & Security:** Process, execute, and register legal documents while ensuring all communications and documentation maintain high standards of confidentiality and data protection.
- **Internal & External Liaison:** Serve as a communication bridge between Counsel, department staff, external agencies, and the public, addressing inquiries and coordinating information flow.
- **Problem Solving & Innovation:** Identify and implement best practices to enhance efficiency and effectiveness within the role.

**Qualifications:**

- **Education & Experience:** A post-secondary qualification in a Legal Assistant program or equivalent experience is required, with a minimum of five years in legal administrative roles. Experience in environmental or municipal law is an asset.
- **Technical Proficiency:** Strong computer skills, particularly in MS Office and legal research platforms (Lexis Quicklaw, Westlaw), with excellent research and problem-solving abilities.
- **Core Competencies:** Strong communication, customer service orientation, teamwork, self-management, adaptability, and organizational skills to balance multiple priorities in a fast-paced environment.

**Additional Information:**

- **Location & Hours:** 35 hours per week, Monday-Friday, 8:30 a.m. to 4:30 p.m.
- **Application Deadline:** November 11, 2024, by 5:00 p.m. EST.

York Region offers a diverse and inclusive work environment and is committed to accessibility in the recruitment process. For any accommodation requests, please contact careers@york.ca or call 1-877-464-9675 extension 75506. Apply today to be part of a dynamic team dedicated to serving our community with excellence in legal support.