Job Description

Vaughan is a city on the move. With a downtown core rising from the ground - the Vaughan Metropolitan Centre containing a bustling subway, a state-of-the-art hospital that opened its doors in 2021 - the Cortellucci Vaughan Hospital, exciting projects that are transforming the community. Be a part of something amazing and build your career at the City of Vaughan.

The City of Vaughan is an equal opportunity employer serving one of the fastest-growing municipalities in Canada, we are an organization committed to diversity and inclusivity, providing a thriving work environment, excellent benefits, learning and growth opportunities and a place where collaboration and teamwork are fostered. As one of the , we continuously employ workplace best-practices - and they\'re getting noticed! Excellence demands brilliant personalities, visionary thinking and a passion for public service. Vaughan is your place to grow.

Position Overview

We are looking for an Articling Student for the 2024/2025 articling term to commence in 2024.

The Articling Student will rotate through our practice areas: Planning, Real Estate, Municipal and Litigation, and will be given valuable hands-on experience and responsibilities within a friendly and supportive environment, receiving guidance and mentorship throughout the articling term. Because the City of Vaughan provides a broad range of public services the Articling Student can expect to be exposed to a variety of legal issues and areas of law including commercial, construction, labour and employment, civil litigation and planning litigation, as well as real estate and development law.

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Qualifications and Experience

The Articling Student will:

• Conduct legal research
• Prepare memoranda and legal opinion
• Attend and participate in client meetings
• Attend courts and tribunals as applicable and assist lawyers in litigation matters
• Draft agreements, pleadings, Council reports, bylaws, and other documents as required

Qualifications:
To be eligible for the Articling Student position, candidates must meet the following minimum requirements:

• By the commencement date of articles, completion of LL.B. or J.D. or LSO approved

equivalency;

• Class G driver\'s license and access to a reliable vehicle; and
• Such other articling student eligibility requirements as required by the Law Society of

Ontario.

Application Requirements:

• Together with your resume, please provide a cover letter and your undergraduate,

graduate (if applicable) and law school transcripts.

• Applicants should specify in their submission the date the Applicant is available to

commence articles in accordance with the Law Society of Ontario rules.

We thank all applicants for their interest; however, only those selected for an interview will be contacted. Please be advised, the City of Vaughan uses email to communicate with applicants for open job competitions.

The City of Vaughan is committed to diversity and inclusivity in employment and welcomes applications from qualified individuals of diverse backgrounds. The City of Vaughan is also committed to providing accommodations for people with disabilities. If you require an accommodation, we will work with you to meet your needs.

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