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Articling Student - Jobs in Ottawa

House of Commons/ Chambre des communes
Job LocationOttawa
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Job TypePermanent

Job Description

Job DescriptionThe House of Commons Office of the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel (OLCPC) is looking to staff one Articling Student position on a determinate basis (temporary) for a one year term, within OLCPC and to establish a list of potential candidates that can be considered for the Library of Parliament’s Articling Student Position.OLCPC offers an articling candidate the opportunity to develop their legal skills, all while working to support Canadian democracy. The OLCPC is in-house counsel for the House of Commons, including the Speaker, the Board of Internal Economy, Members of Parliament, committees of the House of Commons, the Clerk, and the House Administration. The articling student will be exposed to a variety of interesting and challenging fields, such as constitutional law, common law and civil law, contract law, employment and labour law, administrative law, statutory interpretation, cyberspace law and intellectual property, occupational health and safety and human rights law. The articling student will also have the opportunity to gain experience in legislative drafting by assisting OLCPC Legislative Counsel to prepare private member’s bills in any area of federal jurisdiction as well as amendments to Government bills and private members’ bills.Please note : In order for your candidacy to be considered for this position, please attach:

  1. a cover letter and copy of your résumé (including your level of French and English proficiency and
  2. a copy of your law school transcript, and transcripts for any Masters in Law, if applicable.
Advantages of articling at the OLCPC include:
  • The OLCPC will cover the cost of the articling licensing process.
  • Articling candidates for the Law Society of Ontario, who are completing their bar exams during the contract will receive up to 7 days of paid study time.
  • Once called to the bar, the Articling Student will work as a Legal Counsel at the classification HLP-01 (LP-01) for the remainder of their contract.
The OLCPC is led by the Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel and the two Deputy Law Clerks and Parliamentary Counsel, and is divided into two main sections: Legal Services and Legislation Services. Legal Services provide legal advice to the Board of Internal Economy, the Speaker of the House, Members of Parliament and the House of Commons Administration. Legislation Services are primarily responsible for assisting Members of Parliament in the drafting of private members’ bills and amendments to Government and private members’ bills.Top reasons to join the teamIf you are a team player and enjoy working in a collaborative environment, this position may be for you! This role is a great opportunity for someone who has a strong attention to detail and the ability to effectively perform multiple tasks and balance competing priorities often within a required timeframe.

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