Job Description

Law Clerk- Risk & Insurance

At Halton Region, we treat everyone with respect, honesty, fairness and trust. As an equal opportunity employer, we are committed to establishing a qualified workforce that is reflective of the diverse population we serve. Halton Region is committed to providing accommodation to individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process.
As an employer of choice, Halton Region recognizes the many benefits of hybrid work arrangements including flexibility and better work-life balance for our employees. This position is eligible for our Hybrid Work Program.
Posting ID: 2644
Department: Corporate Services
Division: Legal Services
Pay Range: $67,328- $89,770
Job Type: Permanent
Hours of Work: 35 hours per week
Work Location: Halton Regional Centre, 1151 Bronte Road, Oakville
Employee Group: OCT
Posting Date: November 17, 2023
Application Deadline: December 1, 2023

Job Summary

Reporting to the Manager, Risk and Insurance Services, the Law Clerk will be responsible for providing paralegal support to the Risk and Insurance Services unit with the insurance compliance program, including contract review and documentation review, Regional insurance programs, litigation support, and policy matters.

Duties & Responsibilities

• Provides a full range of paralegal support to the Risk and Insurance Services unit with an emphasis on the insurance compliance program, including contract review and documentation review, Regional insurance programs, litigation support, and policy matters.
• Provides support to Regional staff in connection with program responsibilities, liability and risks.
• Researches and assists with the preparation of legal opinions and reports to Regional Council.
• Provides computer assisted legal research services.
• Develop and update policies and procedures aimed at mitigating risk and provide training to Regional staff.
• Performs general office administrative duties to support the Risk and Insurance Services unit, including correspondence and file management and keeps up-to-date on technical information in the legal field.
• Performs other duties as assigned.

Skills & Qualifications

Essential

• A secondary school diploma and completion of a recognized Law Clerks accreditation program.
• Excellent working knowledge of Microsoft Office.
• High level of accuracy and organizational skills.
• Ability to research and apply provincial statutes and municipal by-laws relative to the activities of the position.

Preferred

• Experience in a law office, insurance/risk management or municipal government environment with a practice emphasis on any or all of insurance/risk management, insurance litigation, contract law, administrative law, and municipal law and policies.
• Completion or willingness to complete a General Insurance Essentials (GIE) certificate.
• Completion or willingness to complete the following Chartered Insurance Professional (CIP) courses through the Insurance Institute of Ontario: Principles and Practice of Insurance, Insurance on Property, Insurance Against Liability-Part 1, and Automobile Insurance-Part 1.
• An equivalent combination of education and experience will be considered.

Important information about your application:

• In accordance with requirements in Ontario Regulation 191/11 \xe2\x80\x93 Integrated Accessibility Standards and the Ontario Human Rights Code, Halton Region will accommodate the needs of individuals with disabilities throughout the recruitment process. If you require accommodation at any stage of the recruitment process, please inform the Talent Acquisition representative of the nature of the accommodation(s) you require.
• Please submit your application online. We will accommodate individual needs for applicants with disabilities and others who are not able to apply online. If you experience any issues with submitting your application, please contact HR Access at 905-825-6000 extension 7700.
• Applications will be accepted until 11:59 p.m. on the deadline date specified on the posting.
• We encourage applications from all qualified individuals; however, only those under consideration will be contacted.
• Personal information collected through the job application process will only be used for the purpose of determining qualifications for employment.
• If selected for an interview, you will be contacted by email and/or phone. Please ensure the contact information provided on your resume is up to date and that you check your email and voicemail regularly.

Halton Region serves more than 624,000 residents throughout Burlington, Halton Hills, Milton and Oakville. We are committed to delivering high quality programs and services that make Halton a great place to live and work. We engage great people who contribute to meaningful work that makes a positive difference in our community. At Halton, you are encouraged to grow and succeed in your career and are recognized for your accomplishments and contributions. As an employee, you will be part of a progressive, service focused and award winning employer with a diverse and inclusive work environment.