Abby Richardson
Summary
Detail-oriented legal professional with a strong foundation in organizational support, legal research, and workplace investigations. Skilled in drafting legal documents, managing complex caseloads, and conducting thorough investigations. Proven ability to support legal teams through effective task prioritization and streamlined administrative processes, ensuring efficiency and accuracy in legal operations.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk
ACHKAR LAW
09.2024 - Current
- Assisted in managing all stages of litigation procedures, from initial case evaluation through trial preparation.
- Coordinated discovery processes, including document review, organization, and preparation of evidence for trial.
- Managed the filing and tracking of court documents, ensuring deadlines were met and filings complied with legal requirements.
- Conducted client intake interviews, gathering necessary personal, financial, and case-related information to assess potential cases.
- Drafted, reviewed, and edited legal documents such as motions, briefs, affidavits, statements of claims, and demand letters.
- Conducted legal research to support drafting of legal briefs, motions, and other litigation-related documentation.
- Drafted and sent formal demand letters and other correspondence on behalf of clients.
- Assisted in initial case assessments and referred clients to appropriate legal personnel or resources based on case complexity.
Workplace Investigation Legal Assistant
WILLIAMS HR LAW LLP
08.2022 - 09.2024
- Drafting court forms and initiating litigation proceedings.
- Managing various lawyers inboxes and calendars to ensure organization and efficiency.
- Developing and maintaining positive relationships with clients and legal staff.
- Proofreading legal documents for accuracy prior to filing or distribution.
- Providing assistance with Workplace Investigations by drafting various correspondence to participants.
- Attending Workplace Investigation interviews and drafting Witness Statements.
- Prepared detailed reports summarizing findings, ensuring accuracy and compliance with legal standards.
- Developed investigative procedures that improved efficiency in data collection and analysis processes.
Law Clerk
NEINSTEIN LLP
11.2021 - 08.2022
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions and other dates.
- Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
- Drafted motions, briefs and other legal documents.
- Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing. Researched cases, prepared briefs, collected data and interpreted legal information.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
- Updated file information into Filevine database.
Legal Assistant
ACETI LAW
09.2021 - 11.2021
- Managed office scheduling and kept accurate notes on deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
- Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Gained basic knowledge of Real Estate Law.
- Conducted bank runs with depositing cheques.
Accident Benefits Law Clerk
YS LAW FIRM
06.2020 - 09.2021
- Worked as an Accident Benefits Clerk for a high-paced Paralegal.
- Gained extensive knowledge in Personal Injury.
- Filing of legal documents.
- Assisted legal staff with collation and organization of case documentation and administrative tasks.
- Developed organization systems for filing contracts, agreements, court documents, legal records, reports and agendas.
- Completed all OCF forms and submitted to the Insurance Company.
- Kept firm's database updated with new information for cases and managed client records, policies and documents to facilitate work.
Education
College Diploma - Paralegal Studies
SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
05.2020
Certificate - Entrepreneur Studies
SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
05.2020
Skills
- Proficient in MS Office (Word, Excel, PowerPoint) Outlook, Adobe Pro, Microsoft Teams, Zoom
- Database Management (SharePoint, NetDocuments, OneDrive, Filevine)
- Case Management (Caselines, ONe-key)
- Labour and Employment Law
- Workplace Investigations and Organizational Reviews
- Personal Injury Law
- Litigation
- Detailed report writing
Timeline
Law Clerk
ACHKAR LAW
09.2024 - Current
Workplace Investigation Legal Assistant
WILLIAMS HR LAW LLP
08.2022 - 09.2024
Law Clerk
NEINSTEIN LLP
11.2021 - 08.2022
Legal Assistant
ACETI LAW
09.2021 - 11.2021
Accident Benefits Law Clerk
YS LAW FIRM
06.2020 - 09.2021
Certificate - Entrepreneur Studies
SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
College Diploma - Paralegal Studies
SENECA COLLEGE OF APPLIED ARTS AND TECHNOLOGY
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