Law Clerk

**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.

**Duties & Responsibilities**:

- 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.

**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.
- 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.
- In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 - 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 624,000 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.