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CARLI SYLVESTRE
Calgary,Canada
Summary
Results-driven litigator with over 5 years' of diverse experience in various litigation roles. Known for developing tailored legal strategies that mitigate risk and deliver timely, cost-effective solutions. A dependable advisor with a proven ability to lead teams, combining exceptional advocacy skills with a collaborative approach to achieve optimal outcomes. Possesses strong communication and interpersonal skills which has proven to foster trust and build long-term client relationships.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Associate
Pelletier Litigation
07.2022 - Current
- Legal Drafting: Extensive legal drafting experience including drafting pleadings, mediation briefs, applications, memoranda, and settlement offers
- Legal Research: Conducting comprehensive legal research on case law, statutes, and regulations relevant to ongoing cases and providing legal memoranda for same
- Analyzing legal issues and providing well-reasoned opinions to clients and colleagues
- Advocacy: Representing clients in various proceedings, including morning chambers, examination for discovery, mediations, and arbitrations
- Negotiating favorable settlements with opposing counsel and agents
- Case Management: Managing caseloads efficiently and prioritizing tasks based on deadlines and client needs
- Conducting client interviews to gather information, assess legal issues, and develop case strategies
- Experience Areas: Fraud and misappropriation, construction litigation, contract disputes, real estate disputes, defamation, malpractice, employment disputes, mortgages and foreclosures, investment claims, and judgment enforcement
Articling Student - Litigation
Grover Law Firm
06.2021 - 06.2022
- Sent out a minimum of two settlement offers per week and successfully negotiated these offers until an agreement was reached with a range up to $150,000
- Extensive legal drafting experience including drafting pleadings, mediation briefs, applications, and settlement offers
- Delivered a high degree of client management and interactions with opposing counsel, insurance adjusters, and members of the Court
- Managed the firm's limitations system
- Conducted extensive legal research concerning issues of coverage, liability, and damages
- Assisted in preparing for, and participated in, various Questionings and Mediations
- Attended morning chambers
Legal Assistant - Litigation
Grover Law Firm
09.2020 - 06.2021
- Prepared and provided Affidavit of Records and Undertaking Responses to opposing counsel
- Assisted lawyers in preparation for Questioning and completed all undertaking requests following questioning
- Gathered requisite information to complete the file including sending out medical records requests, employment/loss wages requests, acquiring special damages receipts, and communicating with CPS and Calgary Fire Department to order relevant reports
- Communicated with opposing counsel, the Court, and clients
- Provided extensive paralegal support
- Conducted legal research
Legal Consultant
ABA Legal Group
09.2019 - 01.2020
- Conducted extensive research on international tax and domestic tax laws
- Provided advice to clients in various areas of law including business law, international tax law, finance, research and development, and BioTech
- Drafted case summaries, memorandums, and client letters
- Reviewed international contracts and provided summaries to the principal lawyer
- Verified roll-over requirements for various companies and restructuring projects
Law Clerk - Criminal Law
Bond University
01.2019 - 04.2019
- Provided assistance on Pro-Bono criminal appeals
- Carried out extensive legal research
- Drafted case summaries, client letters, and internal memoranda
- Assisted lawyers in the preparation for sentencing hearings and trial
Legal Secretary - Litigation
Grover Law Firm
02.2018 - 09.2018
- Managed 13 staff calendars (both legal assistants and lawyers)
- Provided secretarial and paralegal support, conducted legal research, conducted conflict checks, and prepared legal documents
- Drafted and proofread time-sensitive documents, memorandums, and client letters
- Communicated daily with Court officials, clients, and opposing counsel
Education
J.D. -
Bond University
Gold Coast, QLD08.2020
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Media Studies
University of Calgary
Calgary, AB04.2018
Interests
Timeline
Litigation Associate
Pelletier Litigation
07.2022 - Current
Articling Student - Litigation
Grover Law Firm
06.2021 - 06.2022
Legal Assistant - Litigation
Grover Law Firm
09.2020 - 06.2021
Legal Consultant
ABA Legal Group
09.2019 - 01.2020
Law Clerk - Criminal Law
Bond University
01.2019 - 04.2019
Legal Secretary - Litigation
Grover Law Firm
02.2018 - 09.2018
J.D. -
Bond University
Bachelor of Arts - Communications And Media Studies
University of Calgary
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