Law Clerk
Chatham-Kent Economic Development Services
RemoteFull timeMid level$75k – $84kPosted today
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Chatham-Kent Economic Development Services
Description
Job Status: Permanent full-time
Union: Non-Union
Number of Positions: 1
Hours of Work: 35
Reason for Vacancy: Replacement
Closing Date: June 8, 2026, 11:59pm EST. Applications received after this deadline will not be accepted.
The Municipality of Chatham-Kent has an opening for a permanent full-time Law Clerk in the Legal Services division.
Internal employees are defined as permanent, temporary, full-time, part-time, seasonal, casual, and contract employees with the Corporation of the Municipality of Chatham-Kent. Please note that family and friends of employees are not eligible unless they are already employed by the Municipality of Chatham-Kent.
Job Description The Law Clerk is responsible for assisting the Director, Legal Services, and Solicitors by providing administrative support, real estate-related drafting and clerking, general legal drafting, research, hearing preparation, and organization for various Municipal departments and legal matters.
Essential Responsibilities
Essential Qualifications
Work environment/hours of work
Working Remotely This position has been approved for remote working, at the discretion of the supervisor based on the Working Remotely Policy.
This position may be required to attend on-site meetings in order to complete essential responsibilities of the role. As per the Working Remotely Policy, employees scheduled to work remotely on a certain day may occasionally be called to a municipal onsite work location on short notice. Employees must remain flexible to accommodate municipal requirements and be prepared to be called in on short notice.
Driver’s Licence/vehicle Requirements Because this position would be required to travel, a valid Province of Ontario driver's license with a reliable motor vehicle is preferred.
Background Check Requirements Successful candidates will be required to complete a background check prior to commencement of employment. A background check may include the following: education/certification verification and employment reference check. Because of the environment this position will be working in, the successful candidate will be required to furnish an original Police Information Search (Criminal Record Check) prior to commencement of employment.
Essential Physical And/or Safety Requirements Walking: frequent walking on level surface
Sitting: constant sitting in a chair
Reaching: frequent reaching above shoulder, below shoulder, forward, backward, handling (up to 4.55 kgs or 10 lbs) (Filing and pulling material from vault)
Standing: frequent standing inside
Hands: frequent gripping, pinching; constant fine finger dexterity (movement), mousing (Keyboarding/Typing-Visual attention, manual dexterity required for research, analyzing, computer work)
Foot action: frequent one and two foot action
Benefits This permanent full-time position has an annual salary of $74,637 to $84,373 and will receive benefits including: participation in the OMERS pension plan (mandatory) as well as sick and vacation entitlements. Following successful completion of a 3-month waiting period, candidates will also be entitled to a comprehensive group benefits package.
When internal employees are applying to temporary vacancy and want to maintain their permanent status: positions posted as “temporary” may be filled with permanent employees (full-time, part-time and call-in) who want to keep their permanent status provided their ability to be released to a temporary position is reviewed and approved with their current manager/supervisor before submitting an application.
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The Municipality of Chatham-Kent is an equal opportunity employer, committed to fair and accessible employment practices that attract and retain talented employees in a workplace that is inclusive, supportive, and reflective of the diverse community we serve.
Should you require accommodations during the recruitment process, please contact Human Resources & Organizational Development (HROD) at 519-360-1998. Applicant information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Privacy legislation and will be used strictly for the purpose of candidate selection.