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- Job ID #32299: Law Clerk
- Union: Non-Union
- Job Description ID #: 1959
- Close date: Interested applicants please submit your application online at www.hamilton.ca/city-council/jobs-cityby 4:00 p.m. on November 18, 2026.
- Vacancy type: This posting is for an existing vacancy
- Internal applicants should apply with your work e-mail address. External applicants are considered only after the internal posting process has been completed. Only applicants chosen for an interview will be contacted.

SUMMARY OF DUTIES

Reporting to the Deputy City Solicitor, Dispute Resolution, the litigation Law Clerk provides comprehensive support to several lawyers within a full-service municipal legal department. While primarily supporting the Section's litigation practice, the successful candidate will also assist with matters involving real estate, corporate, development, and municipal policy.





The Law Clerk applies a solid understanding of municipal operations and governance to prepare legal correspondence, pleadings, agreements, and other legal documents. The role is responsible for coordinating the management of legal documents and records, and for providing litigation and administrative support in accordance with applicable Law Society rules, regulations, and professional standards.

GENERAL DUTIES

Assists lawyers in a broad range of litigation matters by drafting pleadings and other court documents, interviewing witnesses, compiling and summarizing evidence, issuing summons, conducting legal research, preparing exhibits and motion materials, drafting settlement documents, track critical deadlines and supporting all stages of the litigation process.

Attends and supports court proceedings, administrative hearings, mediations, and other legal processes with counsel as required and to the extent permitted by the Law Society.

Assist in preparing and drafting reports and opinions to Council and various Committees.

Keeps current with legal trends, practice directions, legislative developments, monitors legal issues and provides recommendations to enhance operational efficiency, internal processes, and legal documentation delivery.

Liaises with other divisions and all levels of government including other municipalities, including communications with staff at all levels.

Manages assigned legal matters, including preparing legal documentation and attending before the Small Claims Court, to the extent permitted by applicable Law Society rule

📌 Job ID #32299: Law Clerk (Canada)
🏢 The City of Hamilton
📍 Canada