Law Clerk/Real Estate Coordinator (18-month Contract)

Job summary

Coordinate legal files and records, conduct research, and support real estate, development, and contract transactions, including preparing and coordinating legal documents. Support governance and compliance work, litigation and tribunal file preparation, legal budget monitoring, and coordination with municipal departments and external counsel.

Job details

Requisition Number: 2026-117 Posted: October 9, 2026 Position Type: Temporary, Full-Time Anticipated start date/end date: November 2, 2026 to April 28, 2026 Location: Port Elgin, ON Number of Vacancies: 1 (new vacancy within Office of the CAO Department) Saugeen Shores: Both city and town, wrapped in a village. Choosing to work and live in Saugeen Shores gives you an unparalleled choice of easy-going lifestyles, economic opportunities and nature at every turn. You can truly create your own village in this growing, diverse community of neighbourhoods and amenities. You can replace long commutes with easy lakeshore rides. You can choose to be as active or relaxed as you want to be. You can make all these great choices without sacrificing family life, schools, and even access to the wide world. Nestled on the shores of Lake Huron with forests and farms all around, Saugeen Shores is the promise of both cities and towns, wrapped in a village. The Team We take our team-first culture so seriously; we wrote a Team Saugeen Charter to celebrate and protect it. Our shared role is to keep Saugeen Shores safe, well-serviced, growing and vibrant in ways that respect the public and reflect our team. We develop careers from the inside first. We engage each other personally and professionally. We welcome change. we embrace new ideas. We do more than live with work processes; we seek to continuously improve them. And we have each other's backs - because that is what great teams do. What We Offer You Wage: $44.90 to $51.02 per hour (depending on qualifications and experience) Hours: 35 hrs/week, Monday to Friday, 8:30 am to 4:30 pm (may be expected to attend Council and relevant Commitee meetings which typically occur outside of regular hours Pension: Enrollment in the OMERS pension plan. Development: A passion for investing in our workforce through continuous learning and development. The Position At a Glance As the Law Clerk/Real Estate Coordinator, reporting to the Chief Administrative Officer, you will coordinate legal files, conduct research, support real estate and development transactions, prepare legal documentation, maintain records, and facilitate the efficient delivery of legal services across the organization. The position does not provide legal advice but plays a key role in supporting legal operations and reducing reliance on external counsel for administrative and transactional work. Key Responsibilities Maintain confidential legal files, records, correspondence, and document management systems. Monitor deadlines, litigation schedules, agreement requirements, and legal matter status. Support property acquisitions, dispositions, easements, leases, and other land transactions. Conduct title, corporate, due diligence, legal, legislative, policy, and best-practice research. Prepare closing documents and coordinate the execution, registration, and filing of legal documents. Support subdivision, site plan, development, procurement, and contract administration processes. Maintain property, agreement, contract, template, and precedent records. Prepare briefing notes, research summaries, reports, by-laws, resolutions, notices, and agreements for review. Monitor legislative changes and support policy, procedural, governance, and statutory compliance reviews. Liaise with Town departments, external counsel, and internal stakeholders. Coordinate document collection, disclosure, and file preparation for litigation and tribunal matters. Monitor external legal invoices, retainers, budgets, and related reporting. Coordinate legal information requests, corporate records, official documents, and Council documentation. Education And Training Post Secondary Diploma in Law Clerk studies or equivalent work experience. Membership or eligibility for membership with the Institute of Law Clerks of Ontario (ILCO) is an asset. Experience And Knowledge Minimum three years of progressively responsible law clerk experience. Experience working in municipal law, real estate law, planning law, or a related legal environment. Knowledge of electronic records and document management systems. Knowledge of municipal government operations and governance. Understanding of municipal law processes, real estate transactions, and contract administration. Knowledge of the Municipal Act, Planning Act, Land Titles Act, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act (MFIPPA), and related legislation. Experience in municipal government is an asset. Experience supporting real estate transactions and development agreements is preferred. Experience working with external legal counsel and public sector organizations is preferred. Skills And Competencies Excellent legal research and analytical skills. Superior attention to detail and accuracy. Strong organization and project management abilities. Ability to maintain strict confidentiality. Ability to manage multiple competing priorities in a fast-paced environment. Effective written and verbal communication skills. Application Process If you’re interested in joining our team, click the “Apply Now” at the top and/or bottom of the job posting to start the application process by the posting closing date. We thank all candidates for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. The Town of Saugeen Shores is an equal opportunity employer committed to inclusive, barrier-free recruitment and selection processes and work environments. We are committed to equal employment opportunities regardless of race, colour, ancestry, religion, sex, national origin, sexual orientation, age, citizenship, marital status, disability, gender identity or Veteran status. We will accommodate the needs of applicants under the Ontario Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act (AODA). The Town of Saugeen Shores will make every effort to accommodate applicants with disabilities in its recruitment and selection process. Information received relating to accommodation needs of applicants will be addressed confidentially in accordance with the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, R.S.O. 1990 and will be used for the purpose of this employment opportunity only. If you require an accommodation to submit your resume for an employment opportunity, or for more information on accommodation during the recruitment process, please contact the Human Resources Coordinator at jobs@saugeenshores.ca or by phone at 519-832-2008 x.161.

What you’ll do

Coordinate legal files and records, conduct research, and support real estate, development, and contract transactions, including preparing and coordinating legal documents. Support governance and compliance work, litigation and tribunal file preparation, legal budget monitoring, and coordination with municipal departments and external counsel.

Requirements

Requires a post-secondary diploma in Law Clerk studies or equivalent work experience, with at least three years of progressively responsible law clerk experience. Candidates should have experience in municipal, real estate, planning, or a related legal environment, and knowledge of municipal operations, relevant legislation, records systems, and real estate transactions; ILCO membership or eligibility is an asset.

Benefits

• OMERS Pension Plan
• Continuous Learning And Development

Listed skills

• Attention to detail · Preferred
• Accuracy · Preferred
• Organization · Preferred
• Project management · Preferred
• Priority Management · Preferred
• written communication · Preferred

Other relevant skills

Identified from the job description. Confirm important requirements above.

• Legal Research
• Analytical Skills
• Attention To Detail
• Accuracy
• Organization
• Project Management
• Confidentiality
• Priority Management
• Written Communication
• Verbal Communication
• Document Management
• Contract Administration
• Real Estate Transactions
• Municipal Law
• Legislative Research

Job areas

• Legal
• Government & Public Sector
• Administrative