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Law Clerk - Jobs in Newmarket, ON

York Region
Job LocationNewmarket, ON
EducationNot Mentioned
SalaryNot Disclosed
IndustryNot Mentioned
Functional AreaNot Mentioned
Job TypeFull Time

Job Description

POSITION PURPOSEReporting to Counsel, is responsible for providing a wide range of legal services including file management and document review, preparing draft agreements and by-laws for for real estate matters for all Regional Departments; conducting title searches, registrations and legal research particularly with regard to real estate and Regional infrastructure; providing transactional support and completing research of case law/legislation/policies in support of requests for legal advice; preparing draft responses and assisting legal counsel in researching and preparing for attendance before the courts and administrative tribunals and boards.MAJOR RESPONSIBILITIES

  • Drafts and prepares documents, agreements and supporting material for real estate and related matters.
  • Administers contracts to ensure compliance with contractual terms.
  • Conducts legal research utilizing online legal research databases and other electronic sources.
  • Conducts searches and registrations using Teraview system and corporate search resources.
  • Prepares by-laws for presentation to Council.
  • Responds to inquiries and resolves concerns, as appropriate, from Regional Departments, legal counsel, private sector interests, other municipalities and provincial ministries and agencies.
  • Liaises with provincial and other municipal staff to resolve issues and other matters affecting the Region’s capital and operating projects and activities
  • Performs other duties, as assigned, in accordance with Branch and Department objectives.
QUALIFICATIONS
  • Successful completion of a Community College Diploma in a Law Clerk Program or approved equivalent combination of education and experience.
  • Minimum of three (3) years’ experience as a law clerk in a private or public sector environment with an emphasis in Real Estate. Experience with Expropriation would be an asset.
  • Sound working knowledge of the Municipal Act, the Registry Act, the Land Titles Act, as well as real property and road related legislation.
  • Knowledge of Registry/Land Titles procedures, and electronic search, document preparation and registration procedures.
  • Thorough working knowledge of key legislation relevant to the practice area.
  • Demonstrated knowledge of municipal government structure, policies, processes and responsibilities.
  • Ability to interpret applicable federal and provincial legislation and municipal by-laws.
  • Ability to work with a high level of accuracy and attention to detail.
  • Ability to work autonomously and assume carriage of files with direction from Counsel.
  • Ability to travel to offsite locations in a timely and efficient manner, as required.
  • Ability to work outside normal business hours, as required.
  • Knowledge and demonstrated ability in corporate core competencies including customer focus, communication, collaboration and personal ownership.
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