Articling Student (2025-2026)
Req ID: 24785
Vacancy Type: Temporary
Contract Duration: 10 months
Number of Positions: 2
Closing Date: 05/15/2024
Job Summary
Working for the City means you are part of something big, something special!
The City of Mississauga's Legal Services Division is a full-service law department that handles a wide variety of interesting and rewarding files that directly impact the way people live, work and play in Mississauga.
The City of Mississauga's Legal Services team is searching for two (2) Articling Students for the 2025-2026 articling term, consisting of 10 months employment.
Our hybrid work model will allow you to work remotely, except as required to attend courthouses and to attend our offices at 300 City Centre Drive, Mississauga, L5B 3C1 for in-person meetings to satisfy client needs and as required.
Duties and Responsibilities
The successful candidate will report to the City Solicitor and work with the Articling Principal and other members of the Legal Services Division. The Articling Student will work on files in the following practice areas: municipal law, public procurement and commercial law, real estate, expropriations, environmental, construction law, intellectual property, planning & development law, civil litigation, labour & employment law, and POA prosecutions.
The Articling Students will do the following:
• conduct legal research;
• draft memoranda and other legal opinions;
• draft legal documents, such as by-laws, resolutions, contracts, agreements, and court pleadings or submissions;
• prosecute municipal by-law charges, Highway Traffic Act charges, and other Provincial Offences Act matters, on a weekly basis;
• be responsible for the carriage of simple files, appropriate for their level of knowledge and experience;
• provide support to lawyers on different matters relating to the operations of the City of Mississauga;
• accompany lawyers and prosecutors to client meetings, examinations for discovery, mediations, hearings and similar events to gain hands-on experience in the practice of law; and
• perform other duties as assigned.
Skills and Qualifications
Legal Services is looking for two (2) Articling Students who possesses the following:
• qualified to commence articling in July, 2025 in accordance with the requirements of the Law Society of Ontario, for a period of ten (10) months.
• excellent interpersonal skills with a demonstrated ability to work both independently and collaboratively with others;
• strong legal research skills and facility using digital and online reference materials and tools;
• excellent writing skills and the ability to draft clear, concise and persuasive memoranda, pleadings and other legal documents;
• strong oral communication skills, with a willingness to appear in court. Previous court, mock trial, mooting and/or legal clinic experience is an asset;
• strong organization and time-management skills and the proven ability to meet deadlines and prioritize work;
• ability to attend, arrive on time, and travel between various City of Mississauga sites and court houses; and
• a Level 2-Criminal or Judicial Matters Check (previously Regular CRS) will be required of the successful candidate, as a condition of employment, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
Application Instructions and Information
The City of Mississauga will follow the LSO recruitment rules for employers outside of Toronto/Ottawa. We anticipate conducting interviews between May 15th and May 30th, 2024. Interested applicants must submit the following documents through the City of Mississauga jobs portal (httpss://jobs.mississauga.ca/?locale=en_US).
1. Cover Letter;
2. CV/Resume;
3. Transcripts from Law School and all post-secondary educational institutions attended;
4. The names of 2-3 individuals (and contact details) that you consent to the City of Mississauga contacting as your References.
Hourly Rate/Salary: $41.11 - $54.81 (Based on salary grade E $74,817 - $99,758)
Hours of Work: 35
Work Location: Civic Centre
Organization Unit: CMO/Legal Services
Department/Division/Section: CMO/City Manager's Office , CMO/Legal Services , Legal Services
Non-Union/Union: Non Union
A Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check (Level 2) or Vulnerable Sector Check (Level 3) will be required of the successful candidate, at their own expense, to verify the absence of a criminal record for which a pardon has not been granted.
We thank all who apply, however, only those candidates selected for an interview will be contacted. You can also check your application status in your candidate profile online.
All personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act.
Equity, Diversity and Inclusion
The City of Mississauga is committed to creating a respectful and supportive workplace that fosters a culture of equity, diversity and inclusion which broadly reflects the communities and residents we serve. Throughout the employee life cycle, the City is working to include an EDI lens to attract, retain and support the growth of diverse talent.
Learn more about the City's commitment to Equity, Diversity and Inclusion.
Accommodations
The City of Mississauga is an Equal Opportunity Employer and is committed to removing barriers in our selection process for people with visible and invisible disabilities. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Mississauga will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.
If selected to participate in the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process, please contact us at recruitment@mississauga.ca with any accommodation(s) that you may require in respect of any materials or processes used to ensure your equal participation.
