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Law Clerk – Environmental Land Planning Jobs in Markham – Ontario at Linds & Associates
Title: Law Clerk – Environmental Land Planning
Company: Linds & Associates
Location: Markham – Ontario
Category: Law/Legal, Government
Law Clerk – Environmental Land Planning Permanent Toronto , Ontario
JOB-1371 Evaluates the file to review case facts, determine appropriate processes and plans the steps necessary for the conduct of the file, ensuring critical deadlines are identified and met. This includes the following:
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; and 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.
This includes:
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. Conducts searches, validates and evaluates results and prepares reports on the findings. This work includes:
Review of ERIS Log reports Due diligence searches on mining claims in Ontario; and Preparation of Freedom of Information requests and engaging in related Information and Privacy Commissioner appeals processes Researches and analyses various issues, processes, case law, codes, legislation, etc. Initiates follow up actions where and when necessary Assists the professional in preparation for formal stages of the process, such as Examinations for Discovery;
Closings;
Court Proceedings, etc. This includes overseeing Court proceedings from start to finish in order to ensure service and filing deadlines are met Liaises with client to obtain information, ensure the client is current with the status of their file and to answer, within the assigned authority, any queries/concerns the client may have Communicates directly with service providers and judicial/tribunal officials in connection with the client’s file Prepares reports on an as needed basis, including drafting of memoranda and preparation of supporting document books Works directly with team on regulatory, municipal and land use planning matters:
Coordinating and managing development proposals;
Preparing various types of planning applications;
Liaising with clients and consultants;
Reviewing and analyzing official plans and zoning by-laws;
Assisting with preparation for Ontario Land Tribunal (OLT) hearings;
Attending public meetings and hearings as necessary;
Assists with research and other duties as required QUALIFICATIONS Law Clerk/Paralegal or Legal Assistant Diploma/Certificate At least 5–8 years of experience as a Law Clerk Ex…
