Legal Assistant, Enforcement

The Alberta Securities Commission (ASC) is the industry-funded regulator responsible for administering the province's securities laws. It is entrusted with fostering a fair and efficient capital market in Alberta and with protecting investors. As a member of the Canadian Securities Administrators (CSA), the ASC works to improve, coordinate and harmonize the regulation of Canada's capital markets.

The Enforcement Division enforces Alberta securities laws by investigating, disrupting and prosecuting breaches of those laws with an eye for preventing and stopping current and future misconduct.

Reporting to the Manager, Business Support, the successful candidate will provide legal and administrative support to Litigation Counsel in the Enforcement division. This role is multi-dimensional and requires an individual who can effectively prioritize multiple demands while being highly flexible and responsive to the ever-changing needs of the team.

• Drafting, formatting, and proofreading a variety of correspondence and legal documents in administrative proceedings and court proceedings (criminal and/or appellant), including: notices, applications, affidavits, facta, briefs and submissions, reports, and memos.
• Arranging for service of notices of hearing, orders, settlement agreements, disclosure, notices to attend, submissions, and facta; swearing affidavits of service.
• Coordinating with hearing witnesses with respect to hearing attendance and travel arrangements.
• Working with litigation counsel to prepare proposed exhibits for administrative hearings and quasi-criminal trials.
• Assisting the Collections Officer with drafting documents, arranging for service of documents, filing documents with the court, conducting database searches, monitoring limitation dates and preparing materials for closing a file.
• Managing meetings and scheduling including arranging room bookings and handling travel arrangements.
• Maintaining all current information in CRM for litigation and collections, as well as ensuring all documents are saved appropriately.
• Performing other administrative tasks, including processing invoices, preparing expense claims, and closing files.

• Completion of a recognized legal assistant diploma, or equivalent experience.
• Between 5 and 7 years of experience in a legal environment.
• Strong proficiency in Microsoft Word, Excel, and Outlook, including the ability to learn and master various database programs.
• An enthusiastic and proactive approach, with the ability to take initiative and work effectively in a team environment.
• Demonstrated organizational, prioritization and problem-solving skills.
• Strong interpersonal skills with the ability to communicate clearly and effectively.
• The ability to exercise good judgment and use discretion with confidential information.
• A detailed and accurate approach to daily activities and processes.
• The proven ability to be flexible, adaptable and self-motivated.

Note:  The successful candidate will be required to provide a Police Information Check with results satisfactory to the ASC prior to commencement of employment.

Click the Apply For This Job Online button to submit your resume, cover letter and salary expectations by April 7, 2025. This position will work out of the ASC office located in Calgary, Alberta. You will be contacted if you are selected for an interview. More information about working at the ASC including our comprehensive Total Rewards package can be found on our website at www.asc.ca.

We offer a hybrid work environment and flexibility, a competitive total rewards package consisting of 100 per cent employer-paid benefits, comprehensive health and dental, employee life insurance, short-term and long-term disability; retirement benefits; travel insurance; paid vacation time, flex and sick days; an employee family assistance program; transportation allowance, generous flexible spending account and professional development through subsidized courses, conference, workshops, seminars and in-house training. We also encourage fun and giving back to the community with initiatives offered through our ASC Social Club and annual United Way Campaign. 

The ASC is an equal opportunity employer and encourages applications from all qualified individuals. We celebrate diversity and are committed to providing an inclusive work environment where every employee feels valued and respected.