Position Type: Regular Full Time (RFT) Closing Date: June 16, 2025 Salary/Wage Range: $54,100.00 - $67,624.00 Working for the City of Burlington A great career is closer than you think. Come work for the City of Burlington, where you'll be joining an innovative and progressive workplace focused on building a 21st century city that respects the diversity of our residents, visitors and employees; and prioritizes continuous opportunities for you to learn and grow. We don't just spend time attracting the best talent. We spend time and resources to keep the best talent. This may include: flexible working hours, mobile and hybrid working arrangements, a great pension and benefits package, as well as programs to foster innovation and leadership. Location This position is eligible for a hybrid work model. This role is currently based out of Halton Court Services located at 4085 Palladium Way, Burlington, Ontario. However, the work location is subject to change at the discretion of the City due to operational demands. Effective January 2026 this role will be in person a minimum of 10 days per month. Position Overview This position is responsible for working with the Prosecutors to provide court room support. In addition, this position has administrative, clerical and customer service responsibilities for the Prosecution Unit. This position will work 35 hours per week. Responsibilities Attend Court to speak with defendants and offer early resolutions, providing backup support to Prosecutors in court when necessary. Meet with defendants either in person or via Zoom to review their charge, review fatal flaws on tickets, and reasonable prospect of conviction. Request, gather, and process disclosure requests. Forward information to defendants and legal representatives. Review disclosures to ensure completeness and accuracy and redact any personal or irrelevant information. Provide daily customer service to residents, government agencies, and other stakeholders regarding court processes and providing information as it relates to prosecutions. Respond to inquiries from other departments in relation to prosecution matters. Prepare notices of motion to have a matter adjourned if a witness or police officer is unavailable on the scheduled trial date. Prepare "summons to witness'" forms and have them sworn by a Justice of the Peace. Gather files and prepare "unofficial" docket in advance of trial date for prosecutor review. Maintain statistics regarding withdrawal, Charter Motions, disclosure requests, and the number of conflict matters/French matters heard. Accountable for communicating an outcome when all parties are not in agreement. Duties and responsibilities are inclusive, but not limited to the above. Requirements Qualified applicants have successfully completed a College Diploma as a Law Clerk, Legal Secretary, or a related field. University degree is preferred. Must have Paralegal License in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO). Minimum 2, up to 4 years of related legal experience. The applicant requires thorough knowledge of legal and office related software applications. Knowledge of CAMS and ICON is an asset. Police Check Requirement This position requires the successful candidate to provide a clear criminal record check at their own expense. Accommodations In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the City of Burlington accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at: hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. Note to Applicants: We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted. Come work with us at the City of Burlington! Why? Ranked as the most livable city in Ontario, and fifth in Canada, Burlington is nestled in the Greater Toronto Area, with the Niagara Escarpment (a UNESCO world biosphere reserve) in our backyard, and Lake Ontario at our front door. Equipped with a team of approximately 1,150 full-time and 1,000 part-time employees, the corporation of the City of Burlington is an innovative, progressive and hybrid workplace dedicated to delivering more than 37 high-quality services to residents. A career at the City boasts: A positive workplace culture built on a set of organizational values, designed by employees. These values guide our behavior and how we work together. A hybrid work model, with remote and flexible work arrangements. A commitment to advance diversity, equity, and inclusion in our organization to create a workplace where employees can bring their whole selves to work. A focus on service excellence, including high-quality customer experiences, operational performance, and staff engagement. A great pension and benefits package. Collective action to support a climate resilient and low carbon community, implementing actions to become net carbon neutral and prepared for warmer, wetter and wilder weather. Opportunities to continuously learn and grow. These are just some of the reasons to come work with us at the City of Burlington. If you are interested in applying for a job with the city, you must apply online. We no longer accept paper copies of resumes. In accordance with the Accessibility for Ontarians with Disabilities Act, the city accommodates the individual needs of applicants with disabilities within the recruitment process. Please call us at 905-335-7602 or email us at hr@burlington.ca if you require accommodation to ensure your equal participation in the recruitment and selection process. We thank all those who apply for positions, but only those applicants who are invited for an interview will be contacted.
