Litigation Clerk - 1 Vacancy

• Law Clerk diploma or equivalent combination of education and experience
• Minimum two to three years of related administrative and clerking experience within a legal environment, with a focus on litigation and/or municipal law
• Proficiency with Microsoft Office including word processing, spreadsheets, databases, internet and email, as well as Smart Sheets
• A self-starter who is motivated and takes initiative
• Sound analytical, research, organizational skills and attention to detail
• Knowledge of various statutes including the Municipal Act , Planning Act , Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act , Ontario Land Tribunal Act, etc.
• Strong understanding of the importance of confidentiality in a legal department with good judgement and discretion
• Demonstrated ability to remain professional and effective under pressure while responding to unexpected deadlines and urgent situations
• Ability to identify issues, problem solve and implement continuous improvement initiatives
• Excellent customer service and communication skills both written and verbal
• Excellent organization and file management skills
• Excellent keyboarding and data entry skills, proof reading and grammatical/punctuation editing skills
• Ability to work independently in a fast paced, highly regulated, team environment
• Acceptable police records check and ability to travel throughout the County as necessary for work

• Experience or familiarity with the operations of a law office within a government setting
• Familiarity with court and tribunal processes, especially the Ontario Land Tribunal and Ontario Court of Justice (Provincial Offences)
• Understanding of general court procedure including Rules of Civil Procedure

• Provide legal administrative and clerking support services to the Solicitor & Corporate Counsel, the Assistant County Solicitor and various members within the Legal Division
• Organize and maintain litigation and legal files; update information on the status of cases/files and/or charges laid and keep lawyers apprised of same; conduct corporate searches and requisition files from various departments; anticipate next steps on files and work with lawyers to bring files to closure
• Prepare and file basic court documents and prepare required exhibits and document briefs (i.e. evidence and case law) for court and tribunal matters
• Ensure coverage of insurance matters, including regular contact with claimants and preparation of releases
• Prepare and review draft reports, letters, memos and other legal correspondence under direction of supervisor; liaise with County departments to obtain documentation; oversee public outreach on real estate notifications
• Complete research in relevant areas of experience as requested by lawyers
• Correspondence with external entities including opposing counsel, court registrars, case coordinators, members of the public, consultants and experts, etc. 
• Basic accounting including preparing approvals for credit cards, mileage, conferences/training, insurance bills, etc.
• Managing and reviewing legal subscriptions, including Westlaw, BLA, Law Society, etc. 
• Review and revise current working file management system and maintain tracking system for outstanding items from supervisor and follow up accordingly
• Maintain calendars of lawyers and the division, including scheduling of meetings and preparation of materials
• Other administrative duties as assigned

The County of Brant is committed to accessible recruitment practices. Accessibility accommodations are available for all stages of the recruitment process. If contacted for an employment opportunity, please advise the County if you require accommodation.
We thank all applicants and advise that only candidates to be interviewed will be contacted. Personal information submitted is collected under the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act.