Ashley Brown
Aurora,ON
Summary
Dynamic Junior Law Clerk with experience at Epstein & Associates, skilled in document drafting and client relations. Proven ability to manage complex case files and ensure compliance with legal procedures. Adept at utilizing LEAP software to enhance efficiency and maintain confidentiality, while building strong relationships with clients and colleagues.
Overview
6
6
years of professional experience
Work History
Junior Law Clerk
Epstein & Associates
Newmarket, Ontario
08.2022 - Current
- Conducted client intake and managed disclosure collection for civil litigation cases.
- Applied comprehensive knowledge of Rules of Civil Procedure in daily operations.
- Drafted Statements of Claim, Defence, Counterclaim, and Crossclaim documents.
- Prepared materials for Examination for Discovery, including Affidavit of Documents and organized exhibits.
- Attended Examinations for Discovery, taking detailed notes for counsel's preparation.
- Reviewed post-discovery transcripts and created Undertakings Charts to track advisements.
- Filed court documents via Online Court Portal and Caselines, ensuring compliance with deadlines.
- Maintained organized client files and tracked key dates to support case management.
Junior Law Clerk
Bluetown Law
Toronto, Ontario
03.2021 - 04.2022
- Conducted initial consultations with prospective clients, outlining services and processes.
- Collected and organized client disclosures relevant to ongoing matters.
- Maintained daily calendar for tracking key deadlines and court dates.
- Drafted contested and uncontested divorce applications with supporting documentation.
- Managed client materials on online court portal, monitoring application progress.
- Liaised with court staff to obtain updates on application status and proceedings.
- Drafted opinion letters for attorney review and approval.
Junior Real Estate Law Clerk
Walker Head Lawyers
Pickering , Ontario
09.2019 - 02.2020
- Prepared client files in Unity and efficiently managed corporate file transfers.
- Ensured accuracy in documentation for sales, purchases, refinances, and mortgages.
- Coordinated timely delivery of client reports using effective mailing practices.
- Utilized legal software such as PC Law, Cosmo-Lex, and Conveyancer for document management.
- Facilitated real estate transactions by faxing and photocopying documents for clients and lawyers.
- Completed real estate transactions with emphasis on accuracy and efficiency.
- Streamlined processes for managing client documentation and reporting tasks.
- Collaborated with team members to improve workflow and enhance document management.
Education
BBA - Project Management
Yorkville University
Canada (Remote)06-2027
Some College (No Degree) - Architecture & Interior Design
George Brown College
Toronto, ON09-2019
High School Diploma -
Unionville High
Markham, ON06-2015
Skills
- Project management
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Client relations
- Case management
- Compliance oversight
- Effective communication
- Client communication
- Administrative tasks
- File management
- Confidentiality
- Relationship building and rapport
- Litigation management
- LEAP software
- Court filings
- Discovery assistance
- Organization
- Confidential document control
Timeline
Junior Law Clerk
Epstein & Associates
08.2022 - Current
Junior Law Clerk
Bluetown Law
03.2021 - 04.2022
Junior Real Estate Law Clerk
Walker Head Lawyers
09.2019 - 02.2020
BBA - Project Management
Yorkville University
Some College (No Degree) - Architecture & Interior Design
George Brown College
High School Diploma -
Unionville High