Ashley Middleton
Burlington,ON
Summary
Accomplished legal assistant with proven expertise in legal research and client support, notably at Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP. Skilled in Microsoft Office and Clio Case Management, demonstrating exceptional organization and time management. Achieved streamlined case handling by integrating advanced legal software, enhancing efficiency and client satisfaction.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
Work History
Student-at-Law
Huron Perth Community Legal Clinic
Stratford, Ontario
01.2022 - 04.2022
- Responsible for providing legal assistance to clients facing socio-economic barriers.
- Responsible for initial client intake, scheduling meetings, and interviewing clients.
- Provided assistance with office tasks, scanned documents, and answered telephone inquiries.
- Advised clients with ODSP applications, and provided assistance with navigating the appeal through the Social Benefits Tribunal.
- Conducted legal research, investigated facts, and prepared documents to assist supervising lawyers, and legal staff.
- Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
Legal Assistant, Estates & Trusts Litigation
Miller Thomson LLP
Toronto, Ontario
08.2019 - 08.2020
- Provided legal and administrative assistance to one partner.
- Opened and closed files, managed the lawyer's calendar, and arranged meetings.
- Managed electronic and hard-copy filing.
- Prepared and maintained a bring-forward system to diarize court filing dates, meetings, and appointments.
- Prepared and completed all necessary documentation, including the drafting of application and motion materials.
- Filtered incoming calls, mail, email, and followed up on various information requests.
- Provided administrative support with respect to accounting, including the review of pre-bills, making corrections, and processing monthly invoices.
Legal Assistant, Litigation & E-Discovery
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
Toronto, ON
03.2013 - 08.2017
- Responsible for providing legal and administrative support to four lawyers.
- Assembled and filed court documents such as facta, motions, book of authorities, and compendiums.
- Prepared for service and filing of court documents in accordance with the Rules of Civil Procedure.
- Assisted in the preparation of trials, mediations, and arbitration hearings.
- Liaised and corresponded directly with the courts regarding hearing dates and procedural matters.
- Performed e-discovery collection, processing, and support to the Litigation Practice Group.
- Collaborated closely with project managers and e-discovery support specialists.
- Ensured electronic evidence was collected in a manner that maintained integrity and proper chain of custody.
- Scheduled appointments and court appearances.
- Completed document revisions, travel arrangements, and client billing.
Education
Law Practice Program -
Toronto Metropolitan University
Toronto04-2022
GPLLM, Canadian Law -
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON11-2021
LL.B., Scots And English Law -
University of Strathclyde
Glasgow, Scotland11-2019
Skills
- Organization and Time Management
- Microsoft Office (Word, Excel, and PowerPoint)
- Westlaw and LexisNexis
- Summation and Relativity
- Automated Civil Litigation Software
- Clio Case Management
- CaseLines
- InterAction (Client Management Software)
- Document Management Software (FileSite and DM)
- Filevine Legal Case Software
Timeline
Student-at-Law
Huron Perth Community Legal Clinic
01.2022 - 04.2022
Legal Assistant, Estates & Trusts Litigation
Miller Thomson LLP
08.2019 - 08.2020
Legal Assistant, Litigation & E-Discovery
Blake, Cassels & Graydon LLP
03.2013 - 08.2017
Law Practice Program -
Toronto Metropolitan University
GPLLM, Canadian Law -
University of Toronto
LL.B., Scots And English Law -
University of Strathclyde
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