2 Temporary contracts for up to 12 months, with possibility of extension
Job code:
11OAD - Office Administration 11
Salary:
$32.11 - $38.34 Per hour
*Indicates the salary listed as per the OPSEU Collective Agreement.
Are you a legal administrative professional looking for a new opportunity? If so, then consider joining the Ministry of the Solicitor General, Civil Law Division, where you can use your strong organization and communication skills to provide legal assistance to Crown Counsel.
The Legal Services branch welcomes applications from candidates who can contribute to the goal of promoting a diverse, respectful and supportive workplace.
We are hiring two positions through this competition:
one general Law Clerk
one File Management Law Clerk
About the job
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You will:
work with a litigation support team assisting counsel with the preparation of motions, tribunals, hearings, inquests, trials, pre-trials
support counsel with a wide range of other legal files including contracts, legislation, Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario matters, and FOI
gather, review, assess and catalogue records/evidence, handle records requests for motions, redact documents
prepare transcripts and chronological lists or summaries of documents
type and prepare routine correspondence from handwritten notes or verbal instructions, letters, memoranda, legal opinions, reports, orders-in-council and other legal documents
monitor files and handle and prioritize a large volume of complex cases
conduct inquiries for the purposes of assisting counsel in determining the degree of liability against the Crown and Crown employees in the Province of Ontario
ensure compliance with limitation periods and time limits imposed by the rules of Civil Procedure, legislation, case management rules and alternate dispute resolution requirements
carry out research on databases such as Quicklaw, Westlaw and research on legislation and regulations on e-laws
work on the records management system (opening, closing files) and make meeting and travel arrangements
provide support with overall branch processes, systems and procedures including maintenance of supplies and equipment and mail log and aiding in the resolution of technical/computer/ network issues
Additional duties for the File Management Law Clerk include opening files and upkeeping the file system
What you bring to the team
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Mandatory:
You are able to type 50 words per minute
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Legal Knowledge:
You have knowledge of legal office methods, procedures and practices, federal and provincial statutes, Rules of Civil Procedure
You are familiar with legal litigation documents, formats, and terminology
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Research and Analytical Skills:
You have the ability to review legal documents and identify issues
You can conduct complex searches using a variety of legal databases
You can determine confidentiality of privileged information
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Organizational Skills:
You have demonstrated organizational skills in dealing with large volume of litigation files
You have the ability to effectively prioritize your work
You have planning and coordinating skills to resolve problems with completing client interests
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Computer Skills:
You use word processing and related software to prepare letters, reports, spreadsheets, and graphs
You can enter and retrieve information using database applications
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Communication Skills:
You have the ability to communicate with tact and discretion
You can explain complex information clearly and relay instructions
You can prepare legal litigation documentation using proper terminology
Don't meet every qualification?
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If you are excited about this position and meet most, but not all, of the listed qualifications, please still consider applying. We recognize that no one person might have every qualification in this job ad, and you just might be the right candidate!
How we support diversity, inclusion and accessibility
We are building an inclusive workforce that reflects the communities we serve. We encourage everyone interested in working with us to apply, including people with disabilities, Indigenous, Black and racialized individuals, as well as people from all ethnicities, cultures, sexual orientations, gender identities and gender expressions.
Our hiring process is accessible, consistent with Ontario's Human Rights Code and the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005. We are working to prevent and remove barriers in our hiring processes and can offer accommodation to address specific needs related to Code-protected grounds such as disability, family status and religion. For more information about accommodation during the hiring process please contact us.
Learn more about the work the OPS is doing to create an inclusive, anti-racist, accessible and diverse workplace:
diversity, equity and inclusion initiatives
accessibility
Anti-Racism Policy
Additional information:
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Apply by:
Wednesday, August 20, 2025 11:59 pm EDT
Position details:
2 English Temporary, duration up to 12 months, 655 Bay St, Toronto, Toronto Region, Criminal Record Check
Compensation group:
Ontario Public Service Employees Union
Work hours:
Schedule 3
Category:
Legal Services
Posted on:
Wednesday, August 6, 2025
Note:
About security checks:
A criminal or other federal offence record
does not automatically disqualify you
from the position. We consider each situation based on the position's responsibilities.
If a check is needed and you've lived outside of Canada in the past 5 years for 6 or more months in a row, or if you are not a Canadian resident, you'll need to provide an out-of-country police clearance certificate from the country you lived in.
Employment screening checks are only reviewed and evaluated by the Transition and Security Office, which also maintains them and keeps them strictly confidential. T-AG-233166/25(2)
How to apply:
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You must apply online.
Your cover letter and resume combined should not exceed five (5) pages. For tips and tools on how to write a concise cover letter and resume, review the Writing a Cover Letter and Resume: Tips, Tools and Resources.
Customize your cover letter and resume to the qualifications listed on the job ad. Using concrete examples, you must show how you demonstrated the requirements for this job. We rely on the information you provide to us.
Read the job description to make sure you understand this job.
OPS employees are required to quote their WIN EMPLOYEE ID number when applying.
If you require a disability related accommodation in order to participate in the recruitment process, please Contact Us to provide your contact information. Recruitment services team will contact you within 48 hours.
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 matiere de langue et evaluation:
Toutes les offres d'emploi externes de la fonction publique de l'Ontario (FPO) sont affichees en francais et en anglais. Consultez la section Langue du ou des postes en haut de chaque offre d'emploi pour connaitre les exigences linguistiques. Pour tous les postes, les candidats sont evalues en anglais, la langue d'affaires de la FPO. Si le poste est bilingue (anglais/francais), vous devrez egalement passer un test de competences linguistiques en francais.
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