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LEGAL CLERK [9 records]
Record 1 - internal organization data 2019-07-11
Record 1, English
Record 1, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- The Legislature (Constitutional Law)
- Parliamentary Language
Record 1, Main entry term, English
- Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel
1, record 1, English, Law%20Clerk%20and%20Parliamentary%20Counsel
correct
Record 1, Abbreviations, English
Record 1, Synonyms, English
- Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel and Chief Parliamentary Precinct Services Officer 1, record 1, English, Law%20Clerk%20and%20Parliamentary%20Counsel%20and%20Chief%20Parliamentary%20Precinct%20Services%20Officer
correct
Record 1, Textual support, English
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A senior officer of the Senate Administration that is responsible for providing legal advice and services to the Senate, Speaker of the Senate, Senate committees and individual senators. 2, record 1, English, - Law%20Clerk%20and%20Parliamentary%20Counsel
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel is the Senate's chief legal adviser and serves as parliamentary counsel, legislative drafter, law clerk and corporate counsel.... The Law Clerk also serves as corporate counsel to the Senate Administration. 3, record 1, English, - Law%20Clerk%20and%20Parliamentary%20Counsel
Record 1, Key term(s)
- Parliamentary Counsel and Law Clerk
- Law Clerk and Parliamentary Counsel and Chief Parliamentary Precinct Services Officer
Record 1, French
Record 1, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Pouvoir législatif (Droit constitutionnel)
- Vocabulaire parlementaire
Record 1, Main entry term, French
- légiste et conseiller parlementaire
1, record 1, French, l%C3%A9giste%20et%20conseiller%20parlementaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, French
Record 1, Synonyms, French
- légiste et conseillère parlementaire 2, record 1, French, l%C3%A9giste%20et%20conseill%C3%A8re%20parlementaire
correct, feminine noun
- légiste et conseiller parlementaire et dirigeant principal des Services de la Cité parlementaire 2, record 1, French, l%C3%A9giste%20et%20conseiller%20parlementaire%20et%20dirigeant%20principal%20des%20Services%20de%20la%20Cit%C3%A9%20parlementaire
correct, masculine noun
- légiste et conseillère parlementaire et dirigeante principale des Services de la Cité parlementaire 2, record 1, French, l%C3%A9giste%20et%20conseill%C3%A8re%20parlementaire%20et%20dirigeante%20principale%20des%20Services%20de%20la%20Cit%C3%A9%20parlementaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, French
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Cadre supérieur de l’Administration du Sénat chargé de fournir des avis et des services juridiques spécialisés au Sénat, au Président du Sénat, aux comités sénatoriaux et aux sénateurs. 2, record 1, French, - l%C3%A9giste%20et%20conseiller%20parlementaire
Record number: 1, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le légiste et conseiller parlementaire est le premier conseiller juridique du Sénat. Il exerce des fonctions d’avocat parlementaire, de rédacteur législatif, de juriste et d’avocat de l’organisation. [...] En outre, le légiste agit comme conseiller juridique auprès de l’Administration du Sénat. 3, record 1, French, - l%C3%A9giste%20et%20conseiller%20parlementaire
Record 1, Key term(s)
- conseiller parlementaire et légiste
- conseillère parlementaire et légiste
- légiste et conseiller parlementaire et dirigeant principal des Services de la Cité parlementaire
- légiste et conseillère parlementaire et dirigeante principale des Services de la Cité parlementaire
Record 1, Spanish
Record 1, Campo(s) temático(s)
- Denominación de puestos
- Poder legislativo (Derecho constitucional)
- Lenguaje parlamentario
Record 1, Main entry term, Spanish
- especialista en derecho y consejero parlamentario
1, record 1, Spanish, especialista%20en%20derecho%20y%20consejero%20parlamentario
correct, masculine noun
Record 1, Abbreviations, Spanish
Record 1, Synonyms, Spanish
- especialista en derecho y consejera parlamentaria 1, record 1, Spanish, especialista%20en%20derecho%20y%20consejera%20parlamentaria
correct, feminine noun
- especialista en legislación y consejero parlamentario 1, record 1, Spanish, especialista%20en%20legislaci%C3%B3n%20y%20consejero%20parlamentario
correct, masculine noun
- especialista en legislación y consejera parlamentaria 1, record 1, Spanish, especialista%20en%20legislaci%C3%B3n%20y%20consejera%20parlamentaria
correct, feminine noun
Record 1, Textual support, Spanish
Record 2 - internal organization data 2015-04-29
Record 2, English
Record 2, Subject field(s)
- Decision-Making Process
- Federal Administration
Record 2, Main entry term, English
- approval authority
1, record 2, English, approval%20authority
correct
Record 2, Abbreviations, English
Record 2, Synonyms, English
- approving authority 2, record 2, English, approving%20authority
correct
Record 2, Textual support, English
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Those designated to decide whether to approve or deny provision of legal assistance or indemnification to a Crown servant, i. e., the prime minister or his or her designated alternate, the minister, the Treasury Board, the Clerk of the Privy Council or the deputy head. 1, record 2, English, - approval%20authority
Record 2, French
Record 2, Domaine(s)
- Processus décisionnel
- Administration fédérale
Record 2, Main entry term, French
- autorité approbatrice
1, record 2, French, autorit%C3%A9%20approbatrice
correct, feminine noun
Record 2, Abbreviations, French
Record 2, Synonyms, French
Record 2, Textual support, French
Record number: 2, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Toute personne désignée pour décider de l'approbation ou non de la prestation de services juridiques à un fonctionnaire de l'État ou son indemnisation, c'est-à-dire le premier ministre ou son remplaçant désigné, le ministre, le Conseil du Trésor, le greffier du Conseil privé ou l'administrateur général. 2, record 2, French, - autorit%C3%A9%20approbatrice
Record 2, Spanish
Record 2, Textual support, Spanish
Record 3 - internal organization data 2014-05-16
Record 3, English
Record 3, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Courts
- Legal Profession: Organization
Record 3, Main entry term, English
- law clerk
1, record 3, English, law%20clerk
correct
Record 3, Abbreviations, English
Record 3, Synonyms, English
- judicial clerk 2, record 3, English, judicial%20clerk
correct
Record 3, Textual support, English
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 CONT
A law clerk or a judicial clerk is a person who provides assistance to a judge or a licensed attorney in researching issues before the court and in writing opinions. 2, record 3, English, - law%20clerk
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Unlike the court clerk and the courtroom deputy, both of whom are administrative staff for the court, a law clerk assists the judge in making legal determinations. 2, record 3, English, - law%20clerk
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 2 OBS
The staff in a judge’s office, or chambers, are the judge’s law clerks and the judicial assistant (or judicial secretary). These individuals assist with as many administrative and legal tasks as possible, leaving the judge more time for the aspects of judging that no one else can do. 3, record 3, English, - law%20clerk
Record 3, French
Record 3, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Tribunaux
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Record 3, Main entry term, French
- assistant judiciaire
1, record 3, French, assistant%20judiciaire
correct, masculine noun
Record 3, Abbreviations, French
Record 3, Synonyms, French
- assistante judiciaire 1, record 3, French, assistante%20judiciaire
correct, feminine noun
- technicien judiciaire 2, record 3, French, technicien%20judiciaire
correct, masculine noun
- technicienne judiciaire 1, record 3, French, technicienne%20judiciaire
correct, feminine noun
Record 3, Textual support, French
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne ayant une formation juridique qui offre ses services professionnels en recherche et rédaction des décisions sous l'autorité d'un juge ou de l'administration d'un tribunal. 1, record 3, French, - assistant%20judiciaire
Record number: 3, Textual support number: 1 OBS
Le choix de l'appellation «parajuriste» visait à uniformiser les diverses appellations présentes sur le marché du travail (adjoint juridique, technicien juridique, technicien judiciaire, technicien en droit, paralégale, etc.) et ainsi faciliter les échanges internationaux avec les associations des autres pays. 2, record 3, French, - assistant%20judiciaire
Record 3, Spanish
Record 3, Textual support, Spanish
Record 4 - internal organization data 2013-10-25
Record 4, English
Record 4, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Legal Profession: Organization
Record 4, Main entry term, English
- legal clerk
1, record 4, English, legal%20clerk
correct
Record 4, Abbreviations, English
Record 4, Synonyms, English
Record 4, Textual support, English
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
A person who assists with administrative work in a law office or government agency such as a court. 2, record 4, English, - legal%20clerk
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 CONT
Generally, a clerk’s responsibilities include a wide variety of tasks including handling correspondence, filing documents, researching case law, and formatting or drafting legal documents. Legal clerks are often law students in their second or third year of law school who work closely with a lawyer, or they may be newly licensed lawyers working for a judge. 2, record 4, English, - legal%20clerk
Record 4, French
Record 4, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Record 4, Main entry term, French
- commis juridique
1, record 4, French, commis%20juridique
correct, masculine noun
Record 4, Abbreviations, French
Record 4, Synonyms, French
- adjoint juridique 2, record 4, French, adjoint%20juridique
correct, masculine noun
- adjointe juridique 2, record 4, French, adjointe%20juridique
correct, feminine noun
Record 4, Textual support, French
Record number: 4, Textual support number: 1 DEF
Personne à l'emploi d'un avocat, d'un notaire ou d'un huissier de justice qui effectue certaines tâches administratives à caractère juridique pour le compte de son employeur. 2, record 4, French, - commis%20juridique
Record 4, Spanish
Record 4, Textual support, Spanish
Record 5 - internal organization data 2006-10-24
Record 5, English
Record 5, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
- Water Treatment (Water Supply)
- Hydrology and Hydrography
Record 5, Main entry term, English
- Drainage Referee
1, record 5, English, Drainage%20Referee
correct, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, English
Record 5, Synonyms, English
Record 5, Textual support, English
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
The Drainage Referee hears appeals on the legal aspects of a drainage work as well as appeals from a decision of the Tribunal. To appeal to the Referee a written notice must be served upon the Council of the initiating municipality. The clerk records the appeal and forwards it to the Clerk of the Court of the Referee. The legal procedures before the Referee are formal. It is advisable that an appellant seek competent legal counsel prior to submitting an appeal. 1, record 5, English, - Drainage%20Referee
Record 5, French
Record 5, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
- Traitement des eaux
- Hydrologie et hydrographie
Record 5, Main entry term, French
- arbitre du drainage
1, record 5, French, arbitre%20du%20drainage
correct, masculine noun, Ontario
Record 5, Abbreviations, French
Record 5, Synonyms, French
Record 5, Textual support, French
Record number: 5, Textual support number: 1 OBS
L'arbitre du drainage entend les appels concernant les aspects juridiques des travaux de drainage ainsi que les appels formés contre une décision rendue par la Commission de drainage. Pour faire appel devant l'arbitre du drainage, il faut adresser un avis écrit au conseil de la municipalité initiatrice. Le secrétaire de la municipalité enregistre l'avis d'appel et l'achemine au greffier du tribunal de l'arbitre. Les séances tenues par l'arbitre du drainage se déroulent selon une procédure formelle. L'appelant a donc intérêt à s'adresser à un conseiller juridique compétent avant de faire appel. 1, record 5, French, - arbitre%20du%20drainage
Record 5, Spanish
Record 5, Textual support, Spanish
Record 6 - internal organization data 1994-05-18
Record 6, English
Record 6, Subject field(s)
- Legal Profession: Organization
Record 6, Main entry term, English
- legal support clerk 1, record 6, English, legal%20support%20clerk
Record 6, Abbreviations, English
Record 6, Synonyms, English
Record 6, French
Record 6, Domaine(s)
- Organisation de la profession (Droit)
Record 6, Main entry term, French
- commis au soutien juridique
1, record 6, French, commis%20au%20soutien%20juridique
masculine noun
Record 6, Abbreviations, French
Record 6, Synonyms, French
Record 6, Textual support, French
Record 6, Spanish
Record 6, Textual support, Spanish
Record 7 - internal organization data 1990-07-11
Record 7, English
Record 7, Subject field(s)
- Position Titles
Record 7, Main entry term, English
- Legal Aid Clerk
1, record 7, English, Legal%20Aid%20Clerk
correct, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, English
Record 7, Synonyms, English
Record 7, Textual support, English
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
In use at the Department of Indian Affairs and Northern Development. 2, record 7, English, - Legal%20Aid%20Clerk
Record 7, French
Record 7, Domaine(s)
- Titres de postes
Record 7, Main entry term, French
- Commis à l'aide juridique
1, record 7, French, Commis%20%C3%A0%20l%27aide%20juridique
correct, see observation
Record 7, Abbreviations, French
Record 7, Synonyms, French
Record 7, Textual support, French
Record number: 7, Textual support number: 1 OBS
En usage au ministère des Affaires indiennes et du Nord canadien. 2, record 7, French, - Commis%20%C3%A0%20l%27aide%20juridique
Record 7, Spanish
Record 7, Textual support, Spanish
Record 8 - internal organization data 1986-02-19
Record 8, English
Record 8, Subject field(s)
- Occupation Names (General)
- Legal System
Record 8, Main entry term, English
- legal reviewing clerk
1, record 8, English, legal%20reviewing%20clerk
correct
Record 8, Abbreviations, English
Record 8, Synonyms, English
- legal examining clerk 1, record 8, English, legal%20examining%20clerk
correct
Record 8, French
Record 8, Domaine(s)
- Désignations des emplois (Généralités)
- Théorie du droit
Record 8, Main entry term, French
- rédacteur contentieux
1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9dacteur%20contentieux
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Abbreviations, French
Record 8, Synonyms, French
- rédacteur juridique 1, record 8, French, r%C3%A9dacteur%20juridique
correct, masculine noun
Record 8, Textual support, French
Record 8, Spanish
Record 8, Textual support, Spanish
Record 9 - internal organization data 1983-04-19
Record 9, English
Record 9, Subject field(s)
- Government Positions
Record 9, Main entry term, English
- Legal Metrology Clerk 1, record 9, English, Legal%20Metrology%20Clerk
Record 9, Abbreviations, English
Record 9, Synonyms, English
Record 9, French
Record 9, Domaine(s)
- Postes gouvernementaux
Record 9, Main entry term, French
- commis, Métrologie légale 1, record 9, French, commis%2C%20M%C3%A9trologie%20l%C3%A9gale
Record 9, Abbreviations, French
Record 9, Synonyms, French
Record 9, Textual support, French
Record 9, Spanish
Record 9, Textual support, Spanish
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