Law Clerk - Halton, Canada - Halton Region

Halton Region
Halton Region
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Halton, Canada

3 weeks ago

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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.


As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. Where the work permits, employees will have the choice to work where they can have the greatest impact on achieving our goals. Please note, this position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program/Work from Home Arrangement.

Posting ID: 1771


Department:
Legislative & Planning Services


Division:
Legal Services


Pay Range:
$67,328 - $89,770


Vacancies:2


Job Type:
Permanent


Hours of Work: 35 hours per week

Work Location:
Halton Regional Centre Bronte Road, Oakville (Legal Services)


Employee Group:

OCT

Posting Date:
June 13, 2023


Application Deadline:
June 27, 2023


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 agreement preparation, litigation related matters, transactional work, document review and policy matters.


Duties & Responsibilities:


Provides a full range of paralegal support to Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Corporate Counsel with an emphasis on agreement preparation, documentation review and preparation and policy matters.

Provides support to Regional staff in connection with program responsibilities.

  • Researches and assists with the preparation of legal opinions and reports to Regional Council.
  • Coordinates the preparation, execution and management of agreements, reports and other documentation under supervision of Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Corporate Counsel.
  • Provides computer assisted legal research services.
  • Performs general office administrative duties to support Senior Legal Counsel and Assistant Corporate Counsel practice including correspondence and file management and keeps uptodate on technical information in the legal field.
  • Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications:


Essential:


  • A secondary school diploma and completion of a recognized Law Clerk accreditation program.
  • Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
  • High level of accuracy and organizational skills.
  • An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Preferred:


  • Experience in a law office or municipal government environment with a practice emphasis on any or all of contract law, administrative law, real estate law, and municipal law & policies.
  • In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/1
  • 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.
  • Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
Halton Region serves more than 595,000 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.

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