Law Clerk - Ottawa, Canada - City of Ottawa

City of Ottawa

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Ottawa, Canada

4 days ago

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Sophia Lee

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Description

Requisition ID: 8446

Department:
Legal

Service:
Legal Ops & Support Srvc Service

Branch:
Administrative Support Branch

Employment Type: 1 Full-time Permanent

Work Hours: 35.00 hours per week

Affiliation:
CUPE 503 Inside/Outside

Salary Information:
$70, $82,264.00 annually (2023 rates of pay)

Location:
City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West

City:
Ottawa, ON

Job Category:
Legal Services

Application Close: 19/07/2023

JOB SUMMARY:

Legal Services provides a comprehensive and complex range of legal services to elected officials, all City of Ottawa departments, and various boards and commissions (i.e. Ottawa Police Services Board, Ottawa Community Land Development Corporation and the Ottawa Public Library), in the areas of civil litigation, labour and employment law, prosecutions, and corporate, municipal, planning, development, environmental, and commercial law.

You are responsible for providing a wide range of legal services concerned with one or more of the following portfolios: real estate matters, including creation of easement rights, acquisition and disposal of land; preparation, execution and registration of land development and other planning-related agreements; preparation and execution of transportation, utility, service and a wide range of other contracts; preparation, review and execution of construction and other contracts and leases; coordination of a broad range of civil litigation matters; collection of outstanding debts against the City; preparation and administration of by-laws.

EDUCATION AND EXPERIENCE:

Completion of 2 year community college Legal Assistant (Law Clerk) diploma or Certification by Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario

Minimum of 6 years of directly related, current legal experience

KNOWLEDGE:

Knowledge of the Planning Act, Municipal Act, Land Titles Act, Condominium Act, Bankruptcy and Insolvency Act, Day Nurseries Act, Public Authorities and Protection Act, Creditor's Relief Act, Ontario Works Act, Substitute Decisions Act, Long-Term Care Homes Act, 2007, Limitations Act, Wages Act, Provincial Offences Act (POA), Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, Contract Law, Civil Litigation practices and procedures, Real Estate and Conveyancing practices and procedures
Knowledge of municipal law and have strong organizational skills
Knowledge of general and legal office practices and procedures, file systems, and general office equipment
Knowledge of financial principles
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.

COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES:

Selfmotivated and able to work with mínimal direction in a demanding, timerestrictive environment
Effective Communication and negotiation skills
Ability to interpret provincial and federal statutes as they relate to daytoday activities of the job
Effectively communicate with other City staff, law firms, surveyors, contractors, developers, banks, insurance companies/agents, court staff, Police, other government agencies and the general public
Ability to draft and prepare real estate documents, planning and development agreements (site plan, subdivision, condominium, RDC, deferral, encroachment, etc.), repayment agreements and court forms
Demonstrated research and analytical abilities and problemsolving skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Ability to work independently, multitask, set priorities, organize work and meet deadlines
Possess conflict resolution skills to influence decisions, and to deal with contentious/sensitive issues and situations
Excellent computer, research and writing skills
Effective interpersonal skills
Innovative and creative
Use discretion and tact and be flexible and adaptable
Reliable and thorough with an attention to detail

WHAT YOU NEED TO KNOW

Language Requirement: English oral, reading, writing
You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement.
Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.

The City of Ottawa provides accommodation during all parts of the hiring process, upon request, to applicants with disabilities. If contacted to proceed to the selection process, please advise us if you require any accommodation.

Accessible formats and communication supports are available upon request. Please contact the HR Service Centre at , extension 47411.