Legal Assistant in Windsor

Discover a career that connects purpose with possibility. At the City of Windsor, our employees thrive in a collaborative environment that values organizational excellence and community impact.

Located in Southwestern Ontario on the banks of the Detroit River and Lake St. Clair, Windsor offers a lifestyle as fulfilling as the work we do.

Duties and Responsibilities:

• Providing administrative and legal assistance to the Real Estate Services Department related to the Street and Alley Closing Program;
• Reviewing title searches and identifying title issues;
• Preparing, processing and registering Street and Alley Closing by-laws;
• Preparing and registering transfers, easements and other instruments in Teraview;
• Managing all aspects of Street and Alley transactions;
• Corresponding with property owners, lawyers and other stakeholders relating to Street and Alley closure applications;
• Compiling corporate records for application queries;
• Administrative support duties and general office work pertaining to clerical and administrative needs of the department;
• Confidential typing of assignments and reports;
• Telephone inquiries;
• Communicating with the public and fellow staff in a tactful and courteous manner;
• Displaying adaptability, ability to work independently, attention to detail, superior follow-up and organizational skills, and a focus on delivering excellent customer service;
• Performing Occupational Health & Safety duties as outlined in the Corporation’s Health and Safety Program;
• Performing other related duties as required.

Qualifications:

• Must have a post-secondary school Community College diploma in Paralegal or Office Administration - Legal or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of two (2) years of experience gained in a legal office performing hands-on transactional work; OR
• Must have an Ontario Secondary School Graduation diploma or Ontario Ministry of Education equivalency and a minimum of six (6) years of experience gained in a legal office performing hands-on transactional work;
• Must have extensive working knowledge and be proficient in Microsoft suite of programs including Word, Excel and Outlook;
• Should have knowledge of the Occupational Health and Safety Act, its regulations and knowledge of the hazards associated with the work;
• Prior experience using Teraview on a regular basis in the past six months is required;
• Prior municipal experience an asset.

The physical demands analysis associated with this job indicates a light level of work.

The City of Windsor is an equal opportunity employer committed to fostering a workplace that reflects the diverse community we serve.

Note: Only those applicants selected for an interview will be acknowledged.

We offer a smoke-free and scent-safe office environment.

Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Act, c. 25 as amended, and will be used to determine eligibility for employment.

In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians Act, 2005 and the Ontario Human Rights Code, the City of Windsor will provide accommodations throughout the recruitment, selection and/or assessment process to applicants with disabilities.