Law Clerk

**Position Details**

**Current Rate of Pay**: Min = $41.82/hr, Max = $48.47/hr

**Employment type**: Permanent Full-time

**Hours of work**: 35 hrs/week

**Work location**: Head Office

**Division**: Legislative & Property Services

**Business unit**: Legal & Risk Management

**Travel**: 5%

**Remote Work**: Hybrid

**About TRCA**

With more than 60 years of experience, Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) is one of 36 Conservation Authorities in Ontario, created to safeguard and enhance the health and well-being of watershed communities through the protection and restoration of the natural environment and the ecological services the environment provides.

TRCA is considered the provincial leader in conserving, restoring, and managing natural resources to advance safe and sustainable development.

**How you will contribute as part of the TRCA team**

The Law Clerk is responsible for coordinating, drafting, filing, and administering legal services related to all real estate transactions, contracts and agreements, litigation and administrative proceedings for TRCA.

**Major Responsibilities**

• Prepares leases for TRCA properties, including agricultural leases, facilities leases and agreements for conservation lands managed by third parties ensuring correct information
• Drafts and registers closing documents, including preparation of acknowledgement and directions for all real estate transactions
• Conducts title searches and off-title searches, registering site plan agreements, easements and restrictions on title and searches in respect of Construction Act liens
• Drafts easement agreements, encroachment agreements and restrictive covenants, and maintains precedent file for such documents
• Prepares, maintains and updates document templates within the procurement and agreement database, and provides support to staff and client divisions
• Provides support for court proceedings such as Ontario Land Tribunal matters which includes the preparation of affidavits, witness lists, filings, Minutes of Settlements and Releases, and maintaining a schedule and reminder system.
• Incumbents may also be assigned other duties

**What will you need to succeed**

Education (degree/diploma/certifications/licenses)

• Post-secondary diploma or degree for Law Clerks, or equivalent education and work experience
• Valid Ontario Class G2 driver’s license

Experience

• 3+ years of experience in a law firm or legal department dealing with real estate, litigation, planning and development and contracts
• Demonstrated experience in closing real estate transactions, managing Teraview account and subscription, combined with a thorough working knowledge of land development process and procedures
• Knowledge and experience working with both Registry and Land Title systems

Knowledge/Skill/Ability - Competencies

• Knowledge of real estate matters, including conveyancing, property surveys, requisitions, title searches, as well as familiarity with the Land Registry Act, Land Titles Act and Planning Act, Construction Act
• Familiarity with databases for managing templates/agreements and content management software
• Experience drafting contracts and agreements
• Able to comprehend written documentation and procedural guidelines
• Excellent oral and written communication skills with ability to communicate clearly using discretion, tact and courtesy and able to present/enable non-legal informed others to understand legal/technical information
• Ability to maintain a high degree of confidentiality
• Proficiency in MS Office suite including online software such as MS teams, WebEx, and SharePoint)

**What TRCA has to offer you**

As part of a progressive team you will have the opportunity to make a positive impact to preserving and protecting nature, while maintaining a balance between the natural environment and built environment. Working with experts within our field, you will join a team of colleagues that are committed to TRCA’s core values by demonstrating the following behaviours; integrity, collaboration, accountability, respect, and excellence (icare).

**You will be part of a diverse and inclusive organization that**

• Makes a positive difference in the communities we serve.
• Fosters high performance and collaborative teams.
• Provides continuous learning and development opportunities.
• Offers a comprehensive compensation and benefits program (including Defined Benefit Pension Plan - OMERS/OTPP).
• Pregnancy & Parental Leave Top-Up Program.
• Provides unique TRCA Perks.
• Provides flexible work arrangements.
• Offers potential for career growth and advancement.

While the Toronto and Region Conservation Authority (TRCA) thanks all applicants for their interest, only those under consideration will be contacted for interviews. Please be advised that successful incumbent(s) may be required to undergo a vulnerable sector screening and/or driver’s abstract check as a part of the final step in the hiring process.

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