BENJAMIN HULL
Iroquois Falls,Canada
Summary
Adaptable professional with a proven ability to learn quickly and adjust to new environments. Expertise in acquiring knowledge and applying it effectively to optimize performance. Strong problem-solving skills and experience in project management and team collaboration. Recognized for excellent communication and delivering exceptional service.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Associate Lawyer
Girones Lawyers
Timmins, Canada
12.2018 - 09.2019
- Responsible for the continuous oversight, management and proper carriage of over 40 legal matters at a time in the following areas of concentration: family law, wills and estates, criminal law, employment law, administrative law, and insurance law.
- Responsible for drafting various court documents, pleadings, affidavits, factums, case briefs, memorandums, instruction letters to stakeholders, and correspondence letters to clients, other lawyers, and to the court.
- Attended court several times a week on matters.
- Responsible for the hiring, training and oversight of law clerks and legal assistants.
- Responsible for adhering to a strict code of Professional Conduct and Confidentiality.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate logs, proper docketing, and using a computer TICKLER system to ensure proper maintenance and management of files.
- Conducted examinations for discovery, attended court, and attended the offices of other stakeholders.
- Often held free legal clinics as a public service wherein I would provide to those in attendance free general advice on a variety of legal matters.
- Responsible for communicating with the Law Society of Ontario to ensure compliance with standards and regulations. Also had to prepare annual reports to be submitted to the Law Society.
- Responsible for maintaining up to date professional liability coverage.
Associate Lawyer
Valerie J. Tingey Prof. Corp.
Gravenhurst, Canada
06.2016 - 12.2018
- Responsible for the carriage of over 30 legal matters at a time in the area of family law.
- Responsible for drafting various court documents, pleadings, affidavits, factums, instruction letters to office staff, letters to clients, to other lawyers, and to the court.
- Responsible for frequently preparing case briefs, and memorandums.
- Responsible for the training and oversight of a law clerk; scheduling regular meetings with clerk to ensure proper communication and delegating tasks for effective file management.
- Responsible for adhering to a strict code of Professional Conduct and Confidentiality.
- Responsible for maintaining accurate logs, docketing, and operating a computer TICKLER system to ensure deadlines were met and proper file carriage.
- Frequent communication and correspondence with various stakeholders in the legal matters such as opposing counsel, court staff and client.
- Conducted examinations for discovery, frequently attended court, and attended the offices of other stakeholders.
- Responsible for communicating with the Law Society of Ontario to ensure compliance with standards and regulations. Also had to prepare annual reports to be submitted to the Law Society.
- Responsible for maintaining up to date professional liability coverage.
General Contractor
Chartrand Equipment
Timmins, Canada
09.2012 - 03.2013
- Responsible for the completion of various labor tasks assigned to me by supervisors and management.
- Responsible for keeping a safe working environment and reporting any safety issues to the supervisors.
- Worked at various locations around Timmins and spent several months at Detour Mine Site working on a week-about basis at a camp.
- Responsible for operating various hand tools, and small equipment to complete tasks.
- Responsible for having up-to-date WHMIS Safety Course Training, and a Confined Spaces Certificate.
Public Works
Township of Iroquois Falls
Iroquois Falls, Canada
06.2011 - 09.2012
- Responsible for various tasks such as road maintenance, lawnmowing and landscaping of various parks, and helping to coordinate tasks assigned to younger students.
- I was often provided with a town vehicle and equipment to bring to various other summer students to complete their assigned tasks and to ensure tasks were being done properly.
- Worked with various members of the community on different tasks related to Public Works.
Education
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) - English Common Law
Ottawa University, Faculty of Law
Ottawa, ON01.2016
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) - English Common Law
University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law
Winnipeg, MB01.2015
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honors - Double Major: Philosophy and Law
Carleton University
Ottawa, ON01.2012
Skills
- Case management and compliance
- Conflict resolution
- Attention to detail
- Time management
- Relationship building
- Analytical thinking
- Active listening
- Client advisement
- Professionalism
- Risk assessment
- Account management
- Sales closing strategies
- Verbal and written communication
- Team collaboration
- Follow-up skills
Extracurricular Activities
Member of the Metis Nation of Ontario. Physical activities including running, hiking, and biking. Traveling and outdoor activities. Operated an entertainment service. Member of the Business Law Club at Carleton University. Member of the Environmental Law Group at the University of Manitoba.
Accomplishments
- Member of Law Society of Ontario (2016-2021)
- Proud sponsorship recipient from the Metis Nation of Ontario (2015-2016).
- Awarded educational sponsorship through the Metis Nation of Ontario (2015-2016).
- Robson Hall Bursary – Manitoba University (2014).
- Recipient of the Michael and Joy Phelps Award (2014).
- Recipient of the Louis Riel Bursary (2013).
- Recipient of the Metis Nation of Ontario Academic Bursary (2009, 2010, 2011).
- Recipient of the Foundation for the Advancement of Aboriginal Youth Bursary (2010, 2011, 2012).
- Recipient of the New Sun Foundation Bursary (2011, 2012).
- Recipient of the Carleton University Alumni Association Award (2010).
- Recipient of the Ainsworth Award (2009).
References
- Daryl Smith, Conservation Officer, Ministry of Natural Resource and Forestry, 705-232-8473
- Valerie J. Tingey, Senior Lawyer, Pregler Law formally known as Valerie J. Tingey Prof. Corp., Gravenhurst, ON, 705-687-6782, vtingey@prolawsolutions.com
- Andre Bourdon, Senior Lawyer, Girones Bourdon Kelly Lawyers, Timmins ON, 705-268-4242, abourdon@gbklawyers.ca
Community Service
- Scouts Canada, South Porcupine, ON, 01/01/97, 12/31/04, Teaching outdoor survival and rock climbing., Participating in tree-planting programs., Involvement in community fundraisers.
- Metis Nation of Ontario, 01/01/17, 12/31/20, Organizing events and gatherings.
Affiliations
- Proud Member of the Metis Nation of Ontario, Canada.
- Avid Fitness Enthusiast
- Member of the Business Law Club at Carleton University for 4 years.
- Musical Skills including playing keyboard, drums, and guitar.
Certification
- Valid Ontario 'G' Drivers License
- Valid Arizona 'G' Drivers License
Timeline
Associate Lawyer
Girones Lawyers
12.2018 - 09.2019
Associate Lawyer
Valerie J. Tingey Prof. Corp.
06.2016 - 12.2018
General Contractor
Chartrand Equipment
09.2012 - 03.2013
Public Works
Township of Iroquois Falls
06.2011 - 09.2012
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) - English Common Law
Ottawa University, Faculty of Law
Juris Doctorate (J.D.) - English Common Law
University of Manitoba, Faculty of Law
Bachelor of Arts (B.A.) Honors - Double Major: Philosophy and Law
Carleton University