Legal Assistant - Camrose(9month Term Certain)

Alberta Financial Services Corporation; Canada; On-site; CAD 40,000 - 70,000; Full time

Job summary

Join a forward-thinking organization dedicated to supporting Alberta's agriculture industry. As a Legal Assistant I, you will play a vital role in ensuring compliance with loan security documentation and procedures. This position offers growth opportunities through in-house learning and collaboration with various departments. You'll be part of a team that values people, clients, and excellence, contributing to the sustainability of Alberta's agricultural sector. If you're motivated, client-focused, and eager to make a difference, this role is perfect for you.

Benefits

Health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

• Knowledge of security requirements for loans and related Acts and Regulations.
• Ability to perform data entry tasks and maintain document precedents.

Responsibilities

• Support legal tasks and process loan documentation.
• Compile data for reports and maintain compliance with policies.

Skills

Client Focus

Team Collaboration

Research Skills

Time Management

Education

College Diploma

2 years of related work experience

Tools

Microsoft Excel

Microsoft Word

Microsoft TEAMS

Job description

Camrose, AB, Canada

Job Description

Posted Monday, February 24, 2025 at 9:00 AM | Expires Tuesday, March 4, 2025 at 8:59 AM

At AFSC, we care about each other, about Alberta and about agriculture. PEOPLE ARE OUR FOUNDATION. We want to work with talented people from a wide range of backgrounds. We strive to create a psychologically safe environment where we can all be ourselves and perform to the best of our abilities. CLIENTS ARE OUR FOCUS. The perseverance and hard work we see from our clients inspires us to show that same work ethic in everything that we do. EXCELLENCE IS OUR ASPIRATION. We are innovative, knowledgeable, and diverse and love what Albertan agriculture produces for people around the world. Working together, we grow and sustain the agriculture industry in Alberta.

Posting will close 3 March 2025.

This position is required to work in the Camrose branch office. However, periodically may be asked to work in other AFSC branches. Travel in these circumstances will be reimbursed according to AFSC’s Employee and Board of Directors Expense Policy.

Reporting to the Supervisor, Loan Compliance under the direction of the Legal Assistant III, the Legal Assistant I performs basic paralegal work relating to security documentation and inherent statutory and procedural requirements by checking and maintaining AFSC’s loan security and all related documents in accordance with AFSC’s policies and procedures and accepted legal practice. This position is also responsible for providing support to the Legal Assistants and the department in general.

What will your growth opportunities look like in this role?

• Learn and become knowledgeable on security requirements for loans and the Acts and Regulations associated to them.
• Interact with other areas of AFSC to gain an understanding of roles outside of the department.
• In-house learning and development.

What will you be responsible for?

• Supporting others by carrying out a range of research and legal tasks.
• Process paid out loans including discharge of security.
• Process renewals for loans.
• Compile data for a variety of sources to produce accurate reports.
• Contribute to the development, testing, and maintenance of procedures and guidelines that are in alignment with internal policies and/or external regulations.
• Perform a variety of data entry tasks.
• Maintain, format and amend document precedents.

What are we looking for from you?

• Plans and prioritizes work to meet commitments aligned with organizational goals.
• Builds partnerships and works collaboratively with others to meet shared objectives.
• Motivated and aligned with AFSC’s values of People, Clients and Excellence.
• A team player that is extremely client-focused and creates positive experiences with both internal and external clients.
• A good working knowledge of the Land Titles Registry and Personal Property Registry.
• In-depth knowledge of computers, and Microsoft products such as Microsoft TEAMS, Excel, and Word.

What else is in it for you?

• Health and wellness initiatives

Qualifications

Minimum: College Diploma or 2 years of related work experience as deemed equivalent. Candidates may be considered based on a combination of education and related experience.

About AFSC

For over 80 years Agriculture Financial Services (AFSC) has provided Alberta's agricultural producers and agribusinesses with loans, crop insurance and farm income disaster assistance. At AFSC, we’re proud of the work we do to help build a strong, growing and diversified agriculture and agri-food industry in Alberta. Many AFSC team members are also producers and know first-hand the challenges and rewards Alberta producers face.