Job Description

JOB POSTING #:2024-0322
POSTING PERIOD: Wednesday, June 19, 2024 at 8:30 AM to Tuesday, June 25, 2024 at 4:30 PM
DEPARTMENT: Legal & Real Estate Services
UNION: Non-Union
JOB CODE: NU0517
POSITION STATUS: Temporary Full-Time
GRADE/CLASS: NU07
# OF POSITIONS: 1
RATE OF PAY: $60,214.24 to $73,190.95 Annually
SHIFT WORK REQ\'D: No
DUTIES:
Reporting to the Deputy City Solicitor, Legal & Real Estate Services, this position will provide confidential clerical and legal assistance to the Department with a focus on litigation. Responsible for administrative support duties and general office work pertaining to clerical and administrative needs of the department in general; Duties include the confidential typing of assignments and reports; telephone inquiries; filing; preparation of court and legal documents; preparation of by-laws, contracts, leases, agreements, expropriation documents; process and deposit of cheques. Must communicate with the public and fellow staff in a tactful and courteous manner. The successful candidate will display adaptability, ability to work independently, attention to detail, superior follow-up and organizational skills and a focus on delivering excellent customer service. Will perform Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation\xe2\x80\x99s Health and Safety Program. Will perform other related duties as required. QUALIFICATIONS:

• Must have a University Degree in related field or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of one (1) year of experience gained in a legal office performing hands-on litigation work;
• OR Must have a post-secondary school community College diploma in Paralegal or Office Administration - Legal or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of two (2) years of experience gained in a legal office performing hands-on litigation work;
• OR Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency with one (1) year additional post-secondary school courses and a minimum of four (4) years of experience gained in a legal office performing hands-on litigation work;
• Must have extensive working knowledge and be proficient in Microsoft Office Suite of programs including Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work;
• Should have knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure and knowledge of the civil litigation process;
• Prior municipal experience an asset;
• The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light level of work.

NOTE:

• Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.
• We offer a smoke-free office environment
• Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.
• The Corporation of the City of Windsor is an Equal Opportunity Employer

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities. If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please inform the City of Windsor Human Resources staff of the nature of any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.Powered by JazzHR

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