Law Clerk - Environmental Land Planning Permanent Upon intake of new file, prepare and review initial documentation and provide synopsis of facts, legislation, policy, and guidance for lawyer review # For files using project management, create and update matter plans, checklists and fee estimates, initiate discussions with lawyer(s) to ensure file is on track # For files at the Federal Court or Federal Court of Appeal, review case facts, legislation and applicable Rules to determine the appropriate procedural route of appeal Independently drafts a variety of documentation, including planning reviews, pleadings, forms, contracts, agreements, and correspondence to meet the needs of the various steps required throughout the conduct of the file, in accordance with legislation and/or governing regulations. Ensures that each action, and all court documents and filings on any particular file conform to the applicable Legislation, Rules and requirements of the Courts and/or Governing Tribunals or other Government Department. Systematically organizes, tracks and maintains document files and case correspondence, using, where appropriate, computer databases and imaging software. Creating and maintaining client document databases in Relativity # Monitoring external online document repositories for hearings and due diligence processes and bringing forward key documents to the responsible lawyer Due diligence searches on mining claims in Ontario Researches and analyses various issues, processes, case law, codes, legislation, etc. Assists the professional in preparation for formal stages of the process, such as Examinations for Discovery; Works directly with team on regulatory, municipal and land use planning matters: Preparing various types of planning applications Reviewing and analyzing official plans and zoning by-laws Law Clerk/Paralegal or Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate ~ At least 5–8 years of experience as a Law Clerk ~ Experience in the areas of Environmental and Municipal law would be an asset ~3 to 5 years of land use planning experience or a degree in urban planning and membership or eligibility for membership with OPPI would also be an asset ~ The successful candidate will have a good working knowledge of municipal processes, the Planning Act and the OLT ~ Excellent organizational, interpersonal, project management and computer skills are required ~ Capacity to work independently, as well as in a team environment ~ Ability to conduct legal research ~ In-depth knowledge of legal terminology and principles ~ The ability to analyze legal documents for accuracy ~ Produce a high quality and quantity of work product, occasionally under tight timelines ~ Knowledge of Microsoft Office Suite, ACL and Relativity