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About the Role

The Legal Services Division at the Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) provides essential legal services supporting the organization’s regulatory role. The team plays a critical role in supporting and advising on regulatory responses and sector governance, corporate and administrative law, tribunal and court proceedings, legal documentation, compliance matters, contract drafting, legislative developments, and policy initiatives. We are looking for a Senior Law Clerk to join our team and make a meaningful impact.

Responsibilities

• Prepare legal documentation and provide legal support services leveraging superior written communication and organizational skills.
• Provide administrative and clerical support services to Counsel.
• Provide detailed and technical information internally and to the public and licensees/registrants, including as related to status of matters.
• Review files at each stage of compliance and eligibility processes to ensure completeness and accuracy, requesting additional materials as required.
• Prepare documentation for hearings, appeals, and judicial review applications consistent with applicable rules of practice or procedure.
• Apply legislation to extract information from reports and applications and draft the initial copy of relevant documentation.
• Maintain files in an orderly manner consistent with Division practices.
• Monitor file status and prepare monthly statistics and reports tracking files, including numbers and status.
• Proactively identify and alert counsel to issues and potential risks, including as related to timelines, service, and communications.

Requirements

• A minimum of 3 years’ experience as a Law Clerk, preferably in a regulatory environment.
• Completion of a post-secondary Law Clerk program, or ILCO Certification.
• Superior writing skills including the ability to compile information from files to draft documentation.
• Research abilities required to find relevant cases and supporting records.
• Ability to work within strict time constraints while maintaining a high volume of work.
• Ability to meet constant deadlines by working both independently and collaboratively in a highly engaged team environment.
• Detail orientation with strong organizational and prioritization skills.
• Working knowledge of legal terminology and phraseology to prepare legal documents.
• Familiarity with the application of various pieces of legislation (i.e. Liquor Licence and Control Act, Gaming Control Act, Horse Racing Licence Act, Cannabis Licence Act, Highway Traffic Act and Criminal Code).
• Strong interpersonal and verbal communication skills with an ability to liaise with internal and external stakeholders (i.e. AGCO staff, police, court office employees and the public).
• Advanced computer skills using various MS Office Suite Programs, and experience using Quick Law, West Law and Canlii.
• Must be eligible to work in Canada.
• Will be subject to a criminal background check.

Skills

• Written communication
• Organizational skills
• Administrative support
• Clerical support
• Technical information provision
• File review
• Documentation preparation
• Legal terminology
• Legislation application
• Interpersonal skills
• Verbal communication
• MS Office Suite Programs
• Quick Law
• West Law
• Canlii

Location

• Head Office, Toronto, ON

Work Type

• Permanent, Full-Time
• Contract (Up to 18 months), Full-Time
• In-Office

Experience Level

• Senior

Education Level

• Post-secondary Law Clerk program
• ILCO Certification

Salary/Compensations

• $36.64 hourly to $43.10 hourly

Benefits

• Generous time-off policy, including 2 volunteer days
• Defined benefit pension plans
• Comprehensive health, dental, and vision plans, with 100% employer-paid premiums
• Well-being credits
• Employer-paid parental leave top-up
• Professional development opportunities
• 24/7 confidential support through Employee Assistance Program

About the Company

• The Alcohol and Gaming Commission of Ontario (AGCO) is an agency where innovation thrives, ideas flourish, and passion drives us to new heights of excellence.
• Reporting to the Ministry of the Attorney General, the AGCO is responsible for regulating Ontario’s vibrant alcohol, gaming, horse racing, and private retail cannabis sectors in accordance with the principles of honesty and integrity, and in the public interest.
• The AGCO is proud to be recognized as one of Greater Toronto’s Top Employers for the second year in a row.
• This annual distinction reflects our commitment to cultivating a workplace environment that prioritizes employee well-being, emphasizing work-life balance, mental health resources, and opportunities for professional growth.
• We remain committed to fostering a supportive and rewarding work environment for our employees.

Equal Opportunity

• The AGCO is an inclusive and equal opportunity employer.
• The AGCO has the responsibility to lead by example in advancing racial equity and to build a diverse, inclusive, accessible and respectful workplace where every employee has a voice and the opportunity to fully contribute.
• To this effect, you are encouraged to reflect upon the diversity you would bring to the role within your application including, but not limited to, individuals identifying with one or more of the under-represented groups identified within Ontario’s Human Rights Code.
• Disability related accommodation during the recruitment process is available upon request.
• Persons with disabilities who require accommodation during the application process, or who need job postings in an alternative format, may email their request to askhr@agco.ca.
• We do not use artificial intelligence (AI) tools to screen, assess, or select applicants at any stage of the hiring process. All applications will be reviewed and evaluated by our Human Resources team and hiring managers.