Municipal Law Clerk - Hybrid Role with Growth & Impact

City of Cornwall; Eastern Ontario; Hybrid; CAD 72,000 - 82,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Eastern Ontario is seeking a Law Clerk to support legal services across municipal departments. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal document management and procedural knowledge of Ontario courts. This role offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment with exposure to various legal fields. Benefits include a hybrid work-from-home policy and a comprehensive pension plan.

Benefits

Hybrid work-from-home policy

Comprehensive pension plan

Expense-covered educational courses

Qualifications

• Minimum of 2 years of experience as a law clerk or in a legal support role.
• Demonstrated understanding of procedural rules of Ontario courts, tribunals, and the land registry office.
• Exceptional accuracy in drafting and reviewing legal documents.

Responsibilities

• Conduct file intake, manage legal documents, and provide support in legal representation.
• Draft various legal documents accurately for lawyer review.
• Review, analyze legal documents, and summarize findings for senior legal staff.

Skills

Legal Knowledge

Analytical Skills

Attention to Detail

Communication

Time Management

Adaptability

Technical Proficiency

Education

Diploma in Litigation Law Clerk or Real Estate Law Clerk studies

Job description

A municipal government in Eastern Ontario is seeking a Law Clerk to support legal services across municipal departments. The ideal candidate will have experience in legal document management and procedural knowledge of Ontario courts. This role offers a chance to work in a collaborative environment with exposure to various legal fields. Benefits include a hybrid work-from-home policy and a comprehensive pension plan.