BRIANNA MCFADDEN
Fort Saskatchewan,Canada
Summary
Detail-oriented individual with exceptional communication and project management skills. Proven ability to handle multiple tasks effectively and efficiently in fast-paced environments. Recognized for taking proactive approach to identifying and addressing issues, with a focus on optimizing processes and supporting team objectives.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
Armstrong & Lypka LLP
11.2024 - Current
- Managed the scheduling of lawyers' calendars and deadlines to maintain a smooth flow of firm operations.
- Coordinated communication between clients, witnesses, and court clerks, to facilitate proceedings.
- Streamlined document management processes to enhance workflow efficiency.
- Managed case files, ensuring timely updates and organization for efficient access.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm's billing system.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Streamlined communication between clients and legal staff by managing client inquiries promptly and professionally.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
Paralegal
Verhaeghe Law
03.2024 - 09.2024
- Conducted legal research to support case proceedings.
- Drafted legal documents, including pleadings, discovery requests, and responses.
- Organized and maintained documents in physical and electronic filing systems.
- Assisted with case preparation by organizing exhibits and preparing trial binders.
- Performed administrative tasks such as scheduling appointments, managing calendars, and answering phone calls.
- Handled data entry tasks accurately and efficiently.
- Arranged for the service and filing of court documents in person and e-filing via QBfiling and the Court of King's Bench portal.
- Organized and prioritized material to be reviewed by the responsible lawyer.
Paralegal
Interior Law LLP
10.2023 - 03.2024
- Assisted lawyers in managing family law cases, including divorce, parenting time, parenting responsibilities, child support, spousal support, and property division.
- Prepared legal documents, including pleadings, affidavits, and financial disclosures, ensuring accuracy and compliance with court rules and procedures.
- Communicated with clients to gather necessary information, provided updates on case progress, and ensured a high level of client satisfaction.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies, found relevant laws and precedents, and contributed to the development of legal arguments.
- Maintained file management and document administration – electronic and paper.
- Managed case files, ensuring timely updates and organization for efficient access.
Paralegal
White & Company Family Law
09.2022 - 10.2023
- Prepared correspondence, pleadings, briefs, court forms, and other documents.
- Drafted applications in the BC Supreme Court and Provincial Court, with supporting affidavits and exhibits.
- Arranged for the service and filing of court documents in person and e-filing via BC Court Services Online.
- Scheduled trials, mediations, and examinations for discovery.
- Maintained a bring-forward 'BF' system to keep on top of deadlines.
- Maintained ongoing communication with the responsible lawyer, support staff, and clients.
- Streamlined document management processes to enhance workflow efficiency across cases.
- Managed case files, ensuring timely updates and organization for efficient access.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
Paralegal
TNG Legal Services MDP
09.2021 - 09.2022
- Prepared correspondence, pleadings, briefs, court forms, and other documents.
- Arranged for the service and filing of court documents.
- Handled paralegal and legal assistant tasks per lawyers' instructions.
- Maintained the lawyers' schedules to enable timely client management, and promote the firm's income growth.
- Communicated with clients to gather necessary information, provided updates on case progress, and ensured a high level of client satisfaction.
- Coordinated communication between clients, witnesses, and court personnel to facilitate proceedings.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
Legal Assistant
Pushor Mitchell LLP
03.2020 - 09.2020
- Prepared correspondence, pleadings, court forms, and other documents per the lawyers' instructions.
- Conducted client intake interviews to determine client needs.
- Maintained a bring-forward 'BF' system to keep on top of deadlines.
- Scheduled trials, mediations, and examinations for discovery.
- Maintained ongoing communication with the responsible lawyer, support staff, and clients.
- Gathered information from clients and witnesses to assist lawyers in building cases.
- Communicated with clients to gather information and provide updates on case progress.
- Implemented document management systems to enhance efficiency in file retrieval and storage processes.
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, court matters, and other important dates.
Legal Assistant
Pettit and Company
10.2018 - 02.2020
- Assisted in the litigation process, including initiating and responding to claims, and gathering evidence.
- Drafted briefs, summaries, and other legal documents associated with the litigation process.
- I consulted with clients, witnesses, and responsible lawyers to understand the details of the document case.
- Responded promptly to client calls, inquiries, and emails.
- Maintained a bring-forward 'BF' system to keep on top of deadlines.
- Conducted legal research to support case strategies, found relevant laws and precedents, and contributed to the development of legal arguments.
- Managed high-volume workload while maintaining strict attention to detail on every task such as drafting pleadings or summarizing depositions accurately.
- Facilitated timely resolution of legal matters by preparing and organizing essential documents.
- Assisted with trial preparation, including creation of exhibits, compilation of witness lists, and organization of evidence materials.
Education
Bachelor of Laws -
Leicester Law School, University of Leicester
Leicester, UKBachelor of Arts - Law
Carleton University
Ottawa, Ontario11-2018
Skills
- Organization
- Schedule Management
- Court filings
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Case management
Certification
- Community Coaching Program, Canada Soccer, Langley, BC
- Worker Health & Safety Awareness, Ontario Ministry of Labour
- Workplace Hazardous Materials, Ontario Ministry of Labour
Timeline
Paralegal
Armstrong & Lypka LLP
11.2024 - Current
Paralegal
Verhaeghe Law
03.2024 - 09.2024
Paralegal
Interior Law LLP
10.2023 - 03.2024
Paralegal
White & Company Family Law
09.2022 - 10.2023
Paralegal
TNG Legal Services MDP
09.2021 - 09.2022
Legal Assistant
Pushor Mitchell LLP
03.2020 - 09.2020
Legal Assistant
Pettit and Company
10.2018 - 02.2020
Bachelor of Laws -
Leicester Law School, University of Leicester
Bachelor of Arts - Law
Carleton University