| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Mar 13, 2025 |
| Experience: | 3 Years |
Job Description
About Middlesex County: Middlesex County is a vibrant upper-tier municipality located in Southwestern Ontario. We offer a thriving business climate, easy access to transportation routes, and quality of life. Middlesex County offers residents easy commutes, safe communities, a diverse economy, exceptional healthcare facilities, affordable housing, an array of educational opportunities and bountiful recreation and cultural choices in a picturesque setting. The County’s administration headquarters are located in London, but Middlesex County is comprised of unique villages, towns and rural communities that have great attractions for residents and tourists.
At Middlesex County, you will have a chance to make an impact in your everyday work and build lasting relationships in the communities in which we live and serve. We offer a culture that values inclusion, diversity of thought, and employee development. We invest in our people to help them leverage their strengths to achieve their career aspirations. Join our team and build a rewarding career in a progressive workplace that fosters innovation and leadership.
Position Overview: The Legal Administrative Clerk provides legal administrative support to the Legal Services Department at Middlesex County. This position is responsible for the preparation of legal and litigation materials, coordinating schedules, meetings, hearings and proceedings. Prioritizes and ensures deadlines are met through coordination of work responsibilities
The Legal Administrative Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate legal files, handling correspondence, and supporting the preparation and coordination of legal proceedings. With a strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and knowledge of legal processes, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the Legal Services Department.
Qualifications:
What We Offer:
We welcome all interested candidates to apply. If you do not meet every qualification in the job description but your skills and experience align well with the role, we encourage you to consider applying. You may be the right candidate we are looking for with this role or other roles at Middlesex County.
Accommodations: Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations that may be required. This information will be treated confidentially and only used for the purpose of providing an accessible recruitment experience.
Additional Information: We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.
At Middlesex County, you will have a chance to make an impact in your everyday work and build lasting relationships in the communities in which we live and serve. We offer a culture that values inclusion, diversity of thought, and employee development. We invest in our people to help them leverage their strengths to achieve their career aspirations. Join our team and build a rewarding career in a progressive workplace that fosters innovation and leadership.
Position Overview: The Legal Administrative Clerk provides legal administrative support to the Legal Services Department at Middlesex County. This position is responsible for the preparation of legal and litigation materials, coordinating schedules, meetings, hearings and proceedings. Prioritizes and ensures deadlines are met through coordination of work responsibilities
The Legal Administrative Clerk is responsible for maintaining accurate legal files, handling correspondence, and supporting the preparation and coordination of legal proceedings. With a strong attention to detail, organizational skills, and knowledge of legal processes, this position plays a critical role in ensuring the efficiency and effectiveness of the Legal Services Department.
Qualifications:
- Completion of a two (2) year legal assistant, law clerk program or related discipline.
- Three (3) years of experience working as a legal assistant or law clerk.
- Experience working with the Rules of Civil Procedure, including the Superior Court of Justice, Small Claims Court Rules and Ontario Court of Justice.
- Experience with preparing, processing, and editing/formatting various legal documents, including, notices of motion, court forms, pleadings, factums presentations, disclosure and preparing correspondence for signature.
- Current Criminal Record Check that is satisfactory to Middlesex County.
- A valid “G” driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract, and access to a vehicle to travel as required to fulfill job responsibilities.
What We Offer:
- Competitive compensation: the pay rate for this position is $32.25 to $37.73 per hour for 35 hours per week
- Comprehensive health and dental benefits
- Ability to participate in the OMERS (Ontario Municipal Employees Retirement System) pension plan
- Employee and Family Assistance Program
- Flexible work opportunities
- Ongoing training and development
We welcome all interested candidates to apply. If you do not meet every qualification in the job description but your skills and experience align well with the role, we encourage you to consider applying. You may be the right candidate we are looking for with this role or other roles at Middlesex County.
Accommodations: Middlesex County is an equal opportunity employer. We are committed to a diverse and inclusive workplace for everyone. Accommodations are available throughout the recruitment process. If you are contacted for an interview, please advise us of any accommodations that may be required. This information will be treated confidentially and only used for the purpose of providing an accessible recruitment experience.
Additional Information: We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.
