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Beverly Urschel

Summary

Accomplished Legal Assistant with a proven track record at Dentons Law Firm, showcasing expertise in Microsoft Office and exceptional office administration. Known for enhancing team dynamics and increasing productivity by effectively managing complex cases. Demonstrates a steadfast commitment to confidentiality and customer service, contributing to significant case successes. Dedicated administrative professional with successful experience in fast-paced office settings. Hardworking team player with expertise in completing various clerical tasks and offering staff support. Responsible, punctual and productive professional when working with little to no supervision.

Overview

22
22
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Dentons Law Firm
06.2007 - 07.2016
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
  • Arranged flights and accommodations for lawyers' business travel.
  • Managed deadlines effectively ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence.
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics within the firm by collaborating effectively with colleagues in both legal support roles and lawyer positions.
  • Increased productivity by managing multiple complex cases simultaneously while prioritizing tasks effectively.
  • Ensured accurate billing practices by diligently tracking billable hours spent on various tasks related to client matters.
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with court rules.
  • Maintained litigation database and document organization for litigation cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Researched statutes, decisions and legal articles.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
  • Reviewed, edited and proofread litigation for proper grammar, spelling and punctuation.
  • Wrote and filed pleadings with the Supreme Court of B.C. on schedule to maximize case success.

Litigation Legal Assistant

Bull, Houser & Tupper
06.2007 - 09.2008
  • Managed deadlines effectively ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence.
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics within the firm by collaborating effectively with colleagues in both legal support roles and lawyer positions.
  • Streamlined document production processes for faster response times in high-stakes legal cases.
  • Ensured accurate billing practices by diligently tracking billable hours spent on various tasks related to client matters.
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with court rules.
  • Created visual displays such as timelines, graphs and PowerPoint slides to explain complex concepts during trials.
  • Use spreadsheets to track data and calculate information such as potential damages.

Litigation Legal Assistant

Cascade Law Corporation
11.2006 - 06.2007
  • Managed deadlines effectively ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence.
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics within the firm by collaborating effectively with colleagues in both legal support roles and lawyers.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive client information adhering to professional ethics guidelines rigorously at all times.
  • Strengthened client trust through consistent attention to detail when handling sensitive case materials and adhering to strict confidentiality standards.
  • Facilitated client communication through proactive updates on the progress of their cases and addressing any concerns promptly.
  • Ensured accurate billing practices by diligently tracking billable hours lawyers spent on various tasks related to client matters.
  • Drafted and reviewed family legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with court rules.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos
  • Wrote and filed pleadings with Provincial Court and Supreme Court of BC on schedule to maximize case success.

Litigation Legal Assistant

Valley Law Group
09.2005 - 11.2006
  • Managed deadlines effectively ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence.
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics within the firm by collaborating effectively with colleagues in both legal support roles and lawyer positions.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive client information adhering to professional ethics guidelines rigorously at all times.
  • Communicated pertinent information to clients via phone, email, and mail.
  • Contacted clients to schedule appointments and discuss progress of cases.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.

Litigation Legal Assistant

RDM (Robertson Downe & Mullally
08.2004 - 08.2005
  • Managed deadlines effectively ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence.
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics within the firm by collaborating effectively with colleagues in both legal support roles and lawyer positions.
  • Ensured accurate billing practices by diligently tracking lawyer's billable hours spent on various tasks related to client matters.
  • Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
  • Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings, etc.

Litigation Legal Assistant

MacPherson, Leslie & Tyerman
11.1998 - 08.2004
  • Managed deadlines effectively ensuring timely submission of all required filings and correspondence relating to insurance litigatio.
  • Contributed to positive team dynamics within the firm by collaborating effectively with colleagues in both legal support roles and lawyer positions.
  • Drafted and reviewed legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and discovery requests to ensure accuracy and compliance with court rules.
  • Maintained strict confidentiality of sensitive client information adhering to professional ethics guidelines rigorously at all times.
  • Ensured accurate billing practices by diligently tracking billable hours lawyer's spent on various tasks related to client matters.

Legal Assistant for Criminal Lawyer

Kuzminski & Haroldsen
05.1994 - 11.1998
  • Maintained strict confidentiality, protecting sensitive client information as required by legal ethics and regulations.
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates.
  • Improved communication between attorneys and clients by scheduling meetings, providing status updates, and relaying critical information promptly.
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.

Education

Legal Secretarial

Compu College
Surrey, BC
05.1994

Accounting And Bookkeeping

Granton Institute of Technology
Toronto, ON
06.1984

Skills

    Microsoft Word

    Microsoft Excel

    Microsoft PowerPoint

    Microsoft Outlook

    Data Entry

    Computer Skills

    Office Administration

    Filing

    File Organization

    Invoice Processing

    Dedicated Team Player

    Customer Service

Timeline

Legal Assistant

Dentons Law Firm
06.2007 - 07.2016

Litigation Legal Assistant

Bull, Houser & Tupper
06.2007 - 09.2008

Litigation Legal Assistant

Cascade Law Corporation
11.2006 - 06.2007

Litigation Legal Assistant

Valley Law Group
09.2005 - 11.2006

Litigation Legal Assistant

RDM (Robertson Downe & Mullally
08.2004 - 08.2005

Litigation Legal Assistant

MacPherson, Leslie & Tyerman
11.1998 - 08.2004

Legal Assistant for Criminal Lawyer

Kuzminski & Haroldsen
05.1994 - 11.1998

Legal Secretarial

Compu College

Accounting And Bookkeeping

Granton Institute of Technology

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