Requisition ID: 20884
Department: Legal Services
Service: Legal Ops & Support Srvc Branch
Branch: Administrative Support Unit
Employment Type: 1 Temporary Full Time Position - Up to 1 year
Work Hours: 35 hours per week
Affiliation: MPE
Salary Information: $72,596.16 - $91,813.54 annually (2025 rates of pay)
Location: City Hall,110 Laurier Avenue West
City: Ottawa, ON
Job Category: Legal Services
Application Close: 27/02/2026
You are responsible for providing research and analysis on a broad range of subject matter to support the information needs of the Legal Services Department and to ensure that staff within the department are aware of emerging issues and trends and are equipped with accurate and timely information.
You provide research support to the manager, analyzing data and developing reports based on information obtained from various sources including subject matter experts from within the corporation, external government and non-government agencies, media reports, publications, software applications and web sites.
You also work on projects for the City Solicitor on a variety of issues.
Three (3) year university degree in Business or Public Administration
Minimum of three (3) years experience in a research role, preferably within a law firm or legal setting
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