Articling Student - Jobs in Brampton, ON

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Position: Articling StudentContract Duration: Approximately twelve (12) months, commencing August 2022Department: Corporate ServicesDivision: Legal ServicesThe Region of Peel is able to offer a unique and highly attractive articling experience to our potential candidates. Working with Legal Services at the Region of Peel combines the work-life balance and supportive environment of a government office with the broad range of practice areas and commitment to service of a large full-service law firm.Primary Responsibilities:The Articling Student will:Provide legal research assistance.Prepare memoranda and legal opinions.Provide legal support on a broad range of files in each of the three practice areas described below.Dispute Resolution - providing legal representation by appearing in court, before administrative boards and tribunals, and in mediation and arbitration of all types. Diverse Regional client groups include all departments, as well as the Peel Police Services Board. Construction liens, labour and employment, personal injury, landlord & tenant and commercial litigation matters are typical. Expectations include: providing research support, preparing pleadings and documents and representing the Region of Peel before courts and tribunals.Business Law - drafting legal agreements and providing legal research to support clients in procurement, affordable housing, IT, waste management, water & wastewater servicing and Public Health. Providing legal advice on the Municipal Act, 2001, Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act, and other relevant municipal legislation. Preparation and enactment of municipal by-laws and creation of policy within the municipal jurisdiction for administrative decision making.Property Law - assisting with the acquisition and disposition of real property, both residential and commercial, as well as preparing documents relating to leasing, licensing, expropriation and environmental site concerns. Exposure to title searching, agreements of purchase and sale and securing easement rights for roads and municipal infrastructure projects. Assistance with land development agreements and tribunal representation at the Land Planning Appeals Tribunal including Planning Act researchQualifications:To be eligible for the Articling Student position, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:Completion of LL.B. or J.D. or enrollment in final year of academic study at an accredited law school, or LSO approved equivalency;Class G driver’s license and access to a reliable vehicle; andSuch other articling student eligibility requirements as required by the Law Society of Ontario.Application RequirementsTogether with your resume, please provide a cover letter and your undergraduate, graduate (if applicable) and law school transcripts. A writing sample may be required from those students who are offered interviews.Compensation: Band 5 as per Non-Union Salary Structure, plus comprehensive benefitsLocation: 10 Peel Centre Drive, BramptonHours of work: 8:30am - 4:30pm Monday to Friday (35 hours per week)Please note that the 2021/22 articling position has been filled. Applications for the 2022/23 articling term will be accepted until May 19, 2021. Interviews are expected to occur May 25-28, 2021.If this opportunity matches your qualifications and experience, please apply online.About Us:The Region of Peel serves more than 1.4 million residents and approximately 173,000 businesses in Brampton, Caledon and Mississauga. We deliver a wide range of resident focused services across the Region.Our 20-year vision for Peel is “Community for Life.” Our goal is to create a place where everyone enjoys a sense of belonging and has access to the services and opportunities needed to thrive in each stage of their lives. Our 2015-2035 Strategic Plan outlines the work we're focused on to bring this vision to life.To learn more about the Region of Peel, explore peelregion.ca.Additional Information:At the Region of Peel, we respect diversity and treat one another in ways that are fair, courteous and compassionate, recognizing everyone’s contributions. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. The Region of Peel is committed to providing accommodations throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation please notify us and we will work with you to meet your needs. We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.Please be advised, the Region of Peel uses email to communicate with their applicants for open job competitions. It is the applicant’s responsibility to include an updated email address that is checked daily and accepts emails from unknown users. As we send time sensitive correspondence via email (i.e. testing bookings, interview dates), it is imperative that applicants check their email regularly. If we do not hear back from applicants, we will assume that you are no longer interested in the position and your application will be removed from the competition.