MANDATORY REQUIREMENTS

• Membership in good standing as a lawyer with the Law Society of Ontario

KNOWLEDGE AND SKILLS

• Knowledge and experience in providing written or oral legal advice and opinions, including on an urgent basis
• Knowledge and familiarity with all aspects of public law including administrative law, Crown liability, statutory interpretation, , freedom of information and privacy, conflict of interest matters and the role of the Attorney General
• Knowledge of theCrown Liability and Proceedings Act, 2019, theJudicial Review Procedure Act, Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and theMinistry of the Attorney General Act.
• Demonstrated ability to conduct legal research in complex areas of law, to support senior counsel, to handle own files and to work effectively in a team environment with counsel, articling students and other staff
• Demonstrated ability to write strong legal opinions that are legally sound, clear and practical
• Ability to handle urgent matters and work to strict deadlines in a high volume work environment
• Demonstrated flexibility to adapt to a changing work environment
• Proven judgment and analytical ability
• Experience working constructively on teams of diverse members and demonstrated interest in Ontario Public Service priorities relating to diversity.

HOW TO APPLY:

• You must apply online.
• Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
• Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
• Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
• OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
• If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.

LANGUAGE REQUIREMENTS AND ASSESSMENT:

All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the “position(s) language” section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you’ll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

• Working as a junior counsel within CLOC Advisory, researching and analyzing complex legal issues to provide sound, solution-oriented advice
• Providing written and oral legal advice, opinions, and legal services to the Ministry of the Attorney General, other Ministries, agencies, boards and tribunals, both as part of a team as well as independently, with appropriate peer review
• Reviewing and providing advice regarding draft legislation and regulations.
• Drafting documents including both long and short form legal memoranda, and briefing notes.
• Briefing senior management at the Ministry of the Attorney General and other Ministries across government