Reporting to the Director of Legal Services, the Municipal Paralegal plays a critical role in the delivery of legal services for Middlesex County and its participating partner municipalities. This position is responsible for independently prosecuting matters under the Provincial Offences Act before the Ontario Court of Justice. In addition to prosecutorial duties, the Municipal Paralegal provides comprehensive legal support and guidance to the Legal Services Department, assisting with research, document preparation, and the effective management of legal files.
Qualifications
- Bachelor of Laws (LL.B.) degree or college-level program with a specialization in law or legal studies from a recognized institution.
- Membership in good standing with the Law Society of Ontario (LSO).
- 3 to 5 years’ experience in a courtroom as a municipal prosecutor dealing with Part III provincial offences, municipal by-laws, FPPA, Building Code, Planning
Act, Appeals and Small Claims Court proceedings. - Experience in carrying out legal research, factums and responses.
- Current Criminal Record and Judicial Matters Check that is satisfactory to Middlesex County.
- A valid “G” driver’s licence with a clean driver’s abstract, and access to a vehicle to travel as required to fulfill job responsibilities.
How to Apply
If you are interested in this opportunity, please submit your cover letter and resume by email to @email by 4:30 p.m. on September 17, 2025. We thank all applicants who apply, but only those applicants to be interviewed will be acknowledged. Personal information is collected under the authority of the Municipal Freedom of Information and Protection of Privacy Act and will be used for candidate selection purposes only.