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Requisition ID: 23167 Department: Legal Services Service: Legal Ops & Support Srvc Branch Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary Position - Up to 18 months Work Hours: 35,00 /hours per weekAffiliation: CUPE 503 - In/Out/NS Sal & Wage Salary Information: $71 715,28 - $83 909,28 annually (2024 rates of pay)Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West Job Category: Legal Services Application Close: 10/08/2026JOB 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. The Law Clerk is 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 a wide range of contracts and leases.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 Microsoft Suite, E-Reg (Teraview), Map and other database applications including MTO ARIS System, Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations for corporate, litigation and financial searches
Knowledge of financial principles
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction in a demanding, time-restrictive environment
Effective Communication and negotiation skills
Ability to interpret provincial and federal statutes as they relate to day-to-day 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 problem-solving skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Ability to work independently, multi-task, 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 required. You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. 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 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca. .
About City of Ottawa
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Whether you want to work in IT, recreation, accounting, engineering, customer service, project management, the trades, emergency services, health care or more, you can find what you're looking for at the City. Visit ottawa.ca/jobs to view all career opportunities.
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Requisition ID: 23167 Department: Legal Services Service: Legal Ops & Support Srvc Branch Employment Type: 1 Full-time Temporary Position - Up to 18 months Work Hours: 35,00 /hours per weekAffiliation: CUPE 503 - In/Out/NS Sal & Wage Salary Information: $71 715,28 - $83 909,28 annually (2024 rates of pay)Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West Job Category: Legal Services Application Close: 10/08/2026JOB 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. The Law Clerk is 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 a wide range of contracts and leases.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 Microsoft Suite, E-Reg (Teraview), Map and other database applications including MTO ARIS System, Ministry of Consumer and Commercial Relations for corporate, litigation and financial searches
Knowledge of financial principles
Knowledge of applicable health and safety legislation, including the rights and duties of workers.
COMPETENCIES, SKILLS AND ABILITIES
Self-motivated and able to work with minimal direction in a demanding, time-restrictive environment
Effective Communication and negotiation skills
Ability to interpret provincial and federal statutes as they relate to day-to-day 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 problem-solving skills
Ability to exercise sound judgment
Ability to work independently, multi-task, 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 required. You may initially be paid 95% of your starting rate of pay, in accordance with the collective agreement. Experience and formal training combined with demonstrated performance and ability may substitute for stipulated academic requirements. Please save a copy of the job poster. Once the closing date has passed, it will no longer be available.
We wish to thank all applicants for their interest and effort in applying for this position. Only candidates selected for interviews will be contacted. The City of Ottawa promotes the principles of diversity and inclusion and adheres to the tenets of the Canadian Human Rights Act and the Ontario Human Rights Code. We encourage applications from members of Indigenous, Black and other racialized communities, persons with disabilities, women and non-binary persons, persons of all ethnic origins, religions, sexual orientations, classes, gender identities and expressions. Candidates are encouraged to self-identify as a member of one or more designated employment equity groups in the self-identification questionnaire. The City of Ottawa provides accommodation to applicants during all parts of the hiring process, upon request. 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 Employee Service Centre at 613-580-2424 extension 12211 or via email at esc-cse@ottawa.ca. .
About City of Ottawa
The City of Ottawa offers a diverse range of career options. City employees work across 110+ business lines to deliver one thing: excellent service to Ottawa’s residents, businesses and visitors.
Whether you want to work in IT, recreation, accounting, engineering, customer service, project management, the trades, emergency services, health care or more, you can find what you're looking for at the City. Visit ottawa.ca/jobs to view all career opportunities.