Senior Law Clerk, Municipal Law

York Region; Newmarket; On-site; CAD 96,000 - 110,000; Full time

Job summary

A municipal government in Ontario seeks a Senior Law Clerk to provide a wide range of legal services including file management, document preparation, and legal research. The ideal candidate has a Community College Diploma in a Law Clerk Program and a minimum of 5 years of experience in a legal environment. This position offers a salary range of $96,924 to $109,829 with a comprehensive benefits package.

Benefits

Defined benefit pension program

Employer-paid benefits plan

Corporate discounts

Qualifications

• Minimum five (5) years experience as a law clerk in a private or public sector environment.
• Knowledge of Registry / Land Titles procedures and electronic search document preparation.
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously under the direction of a supervising lawyer.

Responsibilities

• Drafts and prepares documents agreements for the Legal Services Branch.
• Conducts legal research and prepares documentation for court and administrative hearings.
• Prepares by-laws for presentation to Council.

Skills

Dewatering

Business Objects

Customer Care Service

Export Sales

Flooring

ACCA

Education

Community College Diploma in a Law Clerk Program

Job description

Senior Law Clerk : $96924 to $109829

WHO WE ARE

Recognized as a GTA Top Employer one of Canadas Top Employers for Young People one of Canadas Greenest Employers one of Canadas Best Diversity Employers as well as a Forbes Top Employer The Regional Municipality of York is Canadas fastest growing region with a population that is expected to grow to over 2 million by 2041. York Region stretches north from Toronto to Lake Simcoe and includes many hectares of protected Greenbelt. York Regions diversity is evident in its nine local cities and towns geography economic development and population. York Region works to provide residents and businesses access to a broad selection of services and resources.

WHAT WE OFFER

• DEFINED BENEFIT PENSIONS PROGRAM - With the Ontario Municipality Employees Retirement System (OMERS) defined benefit pension plan you can confidently retire knowing that you will have income for life. Eligibility from date of hire as a full-time employee and includes employer-matched contributions.
• DISCOUNTS AND INCENTIVES - Enjoy corporate discounts from a variety of local businesses such as gyms and fitness studios Canadas Wonderland Telus or Rogers phone plans and the Personal or Cooperators insurance. Dont forget to take advantage of our Apple Employee Purchasing program!
• EMPLOYER OF CHOICE - Recognized as the highest-ranking government employer in Canada and fourth overall among 300 organizations.
• BENEFITS AND WELLNESS - A comprehensive employer-paid benefits plan includes extended health dental and life insurance. Access to 24 / 7 Employee and Family Assistance Program (EFAP).
• INCLUSIVE AND DIVERSE WORKPLACE - Creating an environment which recognizes and celebrates all dimensions of diversity and inclusion.

ABOUT THE ROLE

Reporting to the Deputy Regional Solicitor is responsible for providing a wide range of legal services including file management and document review preparing draft agreements and by-laws for all Regional Departments; conducting searches and registrations; providing transactional support and completing research of case law / legislation / policies in support of requests for legal advice; preparing draft responses and assisting legal counsel in researching and preparing for attendance before the courts and administrative tribunals and boards.

WHAT YOULL BE DOING

• Drafts and prepares documents agreements and supporting material for all areas of practice in the Legal Services Branch including litigation environmental construction development development charges capital infrastructure and operations real estate commercial leasing municipal and corporate matters.
• Prepares draft responses on behalf of legal counsel.
• Conducts legal research and assists legal counsel in preparing documentation for court administrative tribunals boards and hearings.
• Conducts legal research using online legal research databases and other electronic sources.
• Conducts searches and registrations using Teraview system and corporate search resources.
• Prepares by-laws for presentation to Council.
• Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns as appropriate from Regional Departments legal counsel private sector interests other municipalities and provincial ministries and agencies.
• Prepares draft reports to Committee and Council on legal matters for legal counsel.
• Liaises with provincial and other municipal staff to resolve issues and other matters affecting the Regions capital and operating projects and activities.

WHAT WE ARE LOOKING FOR

• Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in a Law Clerk Program or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
• Minimum five (5) years experience as a law clerk in a private or public sector environment.
• Knowledge of Registry / Land Titles procedures and electronic search document preparation and registration procedures.
• Thorough working knowledge of key legislation relevant to the practice area.
• Demonstrated knowledge of municipal government structure policies processes and responsibilities.
• Knowledge of and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer service communication team work initiative / self management and accountability and flexibility / adaptability.
• Demonstrated ability and skill in effective planning and problem solving as well as critical and strategic thinking.
• Advanced research and drafting skills
• Demonstrated ability to work autonomously and assume carriage of files under the direction of supervising lawyer.

Required Experience :

Senior IC

Key Skills

• Dewatering
• Business Objects
• Customer Care Service
• Export Sales
• Flooring
• ACCA

Employment Type : Full Time

Experience : years

Vacancy : 1

Monthly Salary Salary : 96924 - 109829