Articling Student (Contract up to 12 Months) (2027-2028)

Job description

***2027/2028 Recruitment*** The Opportunity: (Two (2) Replacement Vacancies) Reporting directly to the Articling Principal (Currently the Chief Legal Officer) and regular contact with Law Clerks, Assistant Town Solicitors, Deputy Town Solicitors, Commissioners and External Lawyers. This role is responsible for assisting in the administration of justice and prosecution of cases before the Courts at the Ontario Court of Justice under Federal and Provincial statutes and municipal by-laws. Initiating and conducting appeals when deemed appropriate and responding to appeals arising under applicable legislation. Assist the solicitors by providing support to the Legal Services Department in the fields of administrative, municipal, real estate, corporate commercial law and planning law. As the Articling Student, you will perform the following duties, including but not limited to: Functional Responsibilities: - Draft and review legal documents including resolutions, by-laws, written reports, agreements and opinions as required to secure municipal interests in administrative, municipal, litigation, real estate, corporate commercial. - Carry out legal research as required from time to time and...