Law Clerk

at  Halton Region

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.

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.

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.