Aidana Ramazanova

Oatley Vigmond is a prominent personal injury law firm located in Barrie, Ontario, known for its dedication to advocating for individuals who have suffered serious injuries. As a law clerk at Oatley Vigmond, I played a major role in supporting the firm's legal operations. My responsibilities included conducting thorough legal research to assist in drafting legal documents and liaising with medical professionals and insurance companies to gather and organize case-related information. I contributed to gathering evidence, ensuring all documentation was accurate and deadlines met. Additionally, I maintained organized case files and assisted in administrative tasks vital to the smooth functioning of the firm. My time at Oatley Vigmond enhanced my proficiency in personal injury law and equipped me with invaluable skills in client communication, legal documentation, and litigation support.

Key responsibilities

• Supported the work of six law clerks and three lawyers
• Assisted a team of lawyers with daily tasks and managing a large number of files through the litigation process
• Requested various forms of personal and confidential client information from medical facilities, government agencies and employers
• Drafted and sent time-sensitive correspondence to defense counsel, insurance companies, medical institutions and clients
• Maintained a vast knowledge of the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Served productions to defence counsel pursuant to the Rules of Civil Procedure
• Drafted and sent medical briefs and medical cover letters to medical experts
• Answered phone calls
• Arranged payments for various services
• Communicated with clients, insurance adjusters, and service providers
• Performed general office and clerical duties
• Answered 50+ emails and calls per day

Under the supervision of a corporate lawyer, I was drafting and reviewing various legal documents and agreements such as articles of incorporation, service agreements, license agreements, contractor agreements, employment agreements, sales agreements, website terms of service, privacy policies (GDPR, CCPA, LGPD compliant), software end-user license agreements, NDAs, intellectual property assignment agreements, rental agreements, commercial lease agreements and alike. Our clients were predominantly from the US, Canada, Australia and European countries.

Additional responsibilities and achievements:

• Was considered a top freelance paralegal for a number of consecutive years
• Generated leads to meet and exceed revenue goals by identifying new clients
• Managed complex caseloads, prioritizing tasks to ensure timely completion of all assignments

• Drafted legal documents under the supervision of the attorney
• Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy
• Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information
• Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances

• Recipient of several scholarships from
• Dean's List during all the terms
• Graduated with Honours

• Graduated cum laude