At ATB, we exist to make it possible for our clients, team members and communities. Our purpose is more than aspirational. It's a real commitment we live every day through our values (what we call the ATB ID).
Life at ATB is about more than work. In fact, we’re consistently recognized as one of Canada's top employers thanks to our high-care, high-performance culture, upheld by the three commitments we make to our team members:
Impact in action: No matter where you are in the organization, you're empowered to make an impact in the lives of our clients and communities.
Thrive together: We want you—the unique, authentic you—to feel safe and celebrated at work. We're on a continuous journey to build the most flexible and inclusive programs.
Ready for tomorrow: We want to enable your success through interesting and challenging work, performance enablement, and learning and development.
As ATB’s next Legal Assistant, you will help support a high functioning and focused legal services team by fulfilling all aspects of a corporate paralegal function, for the duration of a maternity leave. Your role includes corporate governance and the maintenance of minute books and corporate filings, document preparation and drafting, and other legal function support, such as litigation. Your role also includes supporting the collaborative and productive culture within the legal services team.
- Prepare and review legal documents and correspondence
- Assist ATB’s corporate governance function, including maintaining minute books, managing corporate registry filings, and preparing documents
- Contribute to the execution of identified strategic priorities for the legal services team, including an evolution in record keeping practices
- Be a positive contributor to legal services and Sustainability, Relationships and Impact (SRI) culture and active participant in team, department, and corporate events
Distinctive Skills:
- Empathy
- Active listening
- Prioritization and managing expectations
- Relationship management
- Collaboration and teamwork
- Independent thinking
- Detail orientation
- Written and verbal Communication
Business Fundamentals:
- Google Workspace (Gmail, Google Chat, Google Calendar, Google Docs, Google Slides, etc.)
Accreditation and Experience:
- Formal training in legal assistant or paralegal program
- Experience working in a corporate legal environment or law firm
- This is a temporary 12 month term opportunity.
- This position has a hybrid work arrangement. On average, this means 3-4 days on-site per week. Please note that this is subject to change due to business priorities.
Don’t meet all the requirements on the list?
A resume only goes so far in expressing who you are and the unique perspectives you bring. If you believe your skills and experience align with the role—but you might not check all the boxes—we want to hear from you. We encourage candidates from all work backgrounds, equity-seeking communities and experience levels to apply. If you’re seeking a career where your drive, perspective and growth are celebrated, we want to hear from you.
We’re dedicated to building a workforce reflective of those within our communities, and a culture where our team members are equipped with what they need to succeed—their way. Part of creating an inclusive workplace is recognizing our role in advancing Truth and Reconciliation. We are committed to meeting and exceeding the standards set out in the Partnership Accreditation in Indigenous Relations program created by the Canadian Council for Aboriginal Business.
What happens next?
If you are shortlisted, you’ll hear from us after the posting closes. Check out our How We Hire page to learn more about our hiring process. If you need any accommodations throughout this process, please let us know at [email protected]
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