| Position Type: | Full-time |
| Location: | London, ON |
| Date Posted: | Oct 07, 2024 |
Job Description
Position: (1) Senior Law Clerk, Legal Services, Executive Administration
Start Date: (1) As soon as possible (Anticipated Fall 2024)
Status: (1) Permanent, Full Time
Application Deadline: October 21, 2024 @ 11:59pm
Salary: $71,418 (Starting) to $96,676 (at 30 months)
Position Summary:
The Senior Law Clerk provides administrative support to Legal Services, conducts legal and police research, and performs general legal duties.
Responsibilities Service on Description
Requirements
Benefits/Pension:
Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Pension Plan (OMERS), Employee Family Assistance Plan, and on-site Fitness Facilities
Hours of Duty:
Day shift; Monday-Friday
Application Process:
Please refer to the “How to Apply” page on our website for application instructions. We thank all applicants for their interest in the London Police Service; however, only those selected will be contacted.
London Police Service is committed to creating and fostering a diverse and progressive workforce that is representative of the citizens that we serve. It is the LPS policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant, in accordance with federal and provincial regulations and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.
Applicants requiring accommodation for any stage of the application process, please contact our Human Resources Specialists at humanresources-hrspecialist@londonpolice.ca.
The London Police Service is located in southwestern Ontario, Canada. We have over 800 members (officers and civilians) and we proudly serve over 400,000 residents in the City of London. Our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of London’s communities and our goal is to have a membership that is representative of the diverse London community.
Start Date: (1) As soon as possible (Anticipated Fall 2024)
Status: (1) Permanent, Full Time
Application Deadline: October 21, 2024 @ 11:59pm
Salary: $71,418 (Starting) to $96,676 (at 30 months)
Position Summary:
The Senior Law Clerk provides administrative support to Legal Services, conducts legal and police research, and performs general legal duties.
Responsibilities Service on Description
- Review, maintain, and prioritize incoming material and correspondence including motion records and court orders.
- Provide reception services for Legal Services at the London Police Service (LPS) by telephone and in person.
- Prepare confidential correspondence on behalf of Legal Services directed to internal departments, private citizens, legal counsel, courts, tribunals and external organizations.
- Schedule, coordinate, attend, and take minutes of legal meetings.
- Photocopy, scan material, and arrange for courier pickup as required.
- Maintain and organize litigation files and tracking systems for Legal Services.
- Maintain a billing and tracking system for Court ordered reimbursements for productions.
- Coordinate the collection of officers' notes, occurrence reports, evidence and other internal materials in the possession of the Service in relation to production orders, ongoing litigation and discipline matters.
- Redact police records in accordance with the terms of Court Orders and/or applicable privacy legislation.
- Draft agreements and other legal materials based on available precedent for review by the Legal Director.
- Process third party production matters (Wagg motions) and prepare draft responses for review by the Legal Director.
- Develop and prepare routine letters, legal briefs, court documents and waivers for review and approval by the legal director.
- Other duties as assigned within the core competencies.
Requirements
- Law Clerk or Paralegal Diploma, or equivalent. 3-4 years’ experience as a law clerk or paralegal in a litigation environment.
- Strong problem-solving skills, judgement, and analysis required for problems or situations that deviate from straight-forward procedures on a regular basis.
- Excellent communication skills for regular contact throughout the organization and with members of the public, legal, and members of the judicial system, to give, obtain, and/or exchange, and/or discuss technical legal matters.
Benefits/Pension:
Medical, Dental, and Vision, Life Insurance, Pension Plan (OMERS), Employee Family Assistance Plan, and on-site Fitness Facilities
Hours of Duty:
Day shift; Monday-Friday
Application Process:
Please refer to the “How to Apply” page on our website for application instructions. We thank all applicants for their interest in the London Police Service; however, only those selected will be contacted.
London Police Service is committed to creating and fostering a diverse and progressive workforce that is representative of the citizens that we serve. It is the LPS policy not to discriminate against any employee or applicant, in accordance with federal and provincial regulations and to base all employment decisions only on valid job requirements.
Applicants requiring accommodation for any stage of the application process, please contact our Human Resources Specialists at humanresources-hrspecialist@londonpolice.ca.
The London Police Service is located in southwestern Ontario, Canada. We have over 800 members (officers and civilians) and we proudly serve over 400,000 residents in the City of London. Our mission is to ensure the safety and well-being of London’s communities and our goal is to have a membership that is representative of the diverse London community.
