Law Clerk

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The Treasury Board Secretariat, Legal Services Branch in the Ministry of the Attorney General has an exciting opportunity for two dynamic individuals to perform the duties and responsibilities of a Law Clerk on a wide range of challenging litigation files.

The Treasury Board Secretariat, Legal Services Branch is an established centre of excellence, providing legal and strategic advice and representation to TBS and the Government as a whole.

The Law Clerks will be working under the direction of various Crown Counsel engaged in labour and employment related litigation. The Labour Practice Group Counsel in the branch is responsible for the provision of legal advice in labour relations matters, primarily though the representation of line ministries and some Crown agencies in litigation before private arbitrations, a variety of administrative tribunals and all levels of court.

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How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility

We are committed to build a workforce that reflects the communities we serve and to promote a diverse, anti-racist, inclusive, accessible, merit-based, respectful and equitable workplace.

We invite all interested individuals to apply and encourage applications from people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black, and racialized individuals, as well as people from a diversity of ethnic and cultural origins, sexual orientations, gender identities and expressions.

Visit the OPS Anti-Racism Policy and the OPS Diversity and Inclusion Blueprint pages to learn more about the OPS commitment to advance racial equity, accessibility, diversity, and inclusion in the public service.

We offer employment accommodation across the recruitment process and all aspects of employment consistent with the requirements of Ontario's Human Rights Code. Refer to the "How to apply" section if you require a disability-related accommodation.

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About the job

As a Law Clerk, you will:
• gather, assess, and organize documentary and related evidence
• review records and other documents including those that are historical and highly sensitive
• keep Crown counsel informed of matters needed to conduct litigation
• communicate with clients and witnesses regularly and conduct witness interviews
• communicate with members of the legal profession and government officials
• assist in drafting legal documents and ensure compliance with the requirements of the relevant collective agreements
• manage large document files, prepare transcript commentaries and chronological lists or summaries of documents
• carry out research of legislation, regulations, law reports, publications and reporting results
• conduct research using legal databases such as Quicklaw, BestCase, Grievance Awards Tracking System (GATS), Westlaw
• assist with the organization and preparation of the branch's Continuing Legal Education (CLE) Seminars

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What you bring to the team

Mandatory requirements

•Typing speed at 50 wpm

Specialized Knowledge

You have demonstrated knowledge of:
• legal office methods, procedures and related policies, court administration practices and procedures, and relevant federal and provincial statutes to provide administrative and research support
• procedures and policies applicable to the grievance processes and procedures as set out in relevant collective agreements (OPSEU, AMAPCEO, ALOC, OPPA, PEGO)

Research, Analytical and Problem-Solving Skills

• You have research and analytical skills to complete information pertinent to case histories, and determine relevancy to legal issues involved
• You can research files and case law for references
• You can identify unresolved issues, and assist clients in resolving issues

Organizational and Judgment Skills

• You have superior organizational skills to set priorities, meet deadlines in a high-pressure environment and produce work accurately
• You can work independently and perform tasks with minimal guidance
• You have strong judgment skills and you can exercise discretion in determining confidentiality of privileged information to be revealed to the client or public
• You demonstrate a high degree of tact and courtesy when responding to internal and external stakeholders

Communication Skills

• You have verbal communication skills to interact with members of the legal profession, the public, all levels of government, and tribunal or court administration officials
• You have strong writing skills and are able to use appropriate legal terminology and phraseology to prepare legal documents

Computer Skills

• You are proficient with software such as Word, Windows, Excel, Access, PowerPoint, Outlook and SharePoint to produce correspondence, memoranda and legal documents, to organize precedents and templates, and to establish data bases of documents

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Additional information:

Note:

• In accordance with the Ontario Public Service (OPS), Employment Screening Checks Policy (ESCP), the top candidate(s) may be required to undergo a security screening check. Refer to the above to determine the screening checks that are required for this position.
  
  Required security screening checks along with your written consent, will be sent to the Transition and Security Office (TSO), Corporate Talent Programs Branch, Talent and Leadership Division to evaluate the results. If applicable, the TSO, with your written consent, will request and obtain any additional employment screening checks that were not obtained directly by you.
  
  A record under the Criminal Code and/or other federal offence record(s) does not automatically mean you will be ineligible for the position. The employment screening check(s) will only be reviewed and evaluated by the TSO for the purpose of making a security clearance decision. The details of an individual's employment screening check(s) will be considered in specific relation to the duties and responsibilities of the position being filled. Employment screening check records will be maintained by the TSO and kept strictly confidential.
• T-AG-191041/22(2)

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Language requirements and assessment:
All external Ontario Public Service (OPS) job ads are posted in English and French. Check the "position(s) language" section at the top of each job ad for the language requirements. For all roles, candidates are assessed in English, the business language of the OPS. If the position is bilingual (English/French), you'll also need to pass a French-language proficiency test.

Exigences en matière de langue et évaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichées en français et en anglais. Consultez la section « Langue du ou des postes » en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaître les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont évalués en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/français), vous devrez également passer un test de compétences linguistiques en français.