Chantal Foster
London,ON
Overview
24
24
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk
Scott Petrie LLP
London, ON
09.2020 - Current
- Kept firm's database updated with new information for cases, including client records, policies and [Type] documents to facilitate work of litigation team.
- Drafted legal correspondence such as pleadings, motions and dismissals for closed cases.
- Used company templates to prepare subpoenas and correspondence for clients.
- Managed firm databases with client correspondence and implemented data communications techniques to [Result].
Legal Secretary
Ministry of the Attorney General - Crown's Office
Chatham, ON
06.2019 - 09.2020
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Checked office supplies stock and placed orders to maintain levels.
- Organized and prioritized case loads of [Number] attorneys.
- Acted as liaison between clients, vendors and attorneys.
- Photocopied all correspondence, documents and other printed materials.
- Drafted letters and prepared legal correspondence for attorneys and legal assistants.
- Processed summonses, subpoenas and complaints.
- Recorded and monitored court appearance dates.
- Electronically filed documents with USPTO.
- Received and disbursed all incoming mail.
Law Clerk / Legal Assistant
Lerners LLP
London, ON
09.2010 - 05.2019
- Conducted client meetings to discuss and gather key information necessary for upcoming depositions and arbitrations.
- Assisted legal staff with collation and organization of case documentation and administrative tasks.
- Arranged for domestic travel for the practice's attorneys.
- Managed firm databases with client correspondence and implemented data communications techniques to [Result].
- Utilized [Software] to invoice clients.
- Drafted legal correspondence such as pleadings, motions and dismissals for closed cases.
- Used company templates to prepare subpoenas and correspondence for clients.
Legal Assistant / Law Clerk
Cohen Highley LLP
London, ON
09.2001 - 09.2010
- Edited drafts originating from speech recognition software to eliminate errors and improve flow.
- Filed pleadings and required paperwork with court clerk according to strict deadlines.
- Assisted litigation team with trial preparation by conducting research and drafting court documents.
- Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and took notes to document information.
- Gathered and organized documentation for legal briefs, responses to opposing counsel, motions and trial evidence.
- Assisted attorneys during court proceedings.
- Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
- Mailed and arranged for delivery of legal correspondence to clients, witnesses and court officials.
- Handled all telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.
- Corresponded daily with clients, insurance adjusters, doctors and attorneys.
Timeline
Law Clerk
Scott Petrie LLP
09.2020 - Current
Legal Secretary
Ministry of the Attorney General - Crown's Office
06.2019 - 09.2020
Law Clerk / Legal Assistant
Lerners LLP
09.2010 - 05.2019
Legal Assistant / Law Clerk
Cohen Highley LLP
09.2001 - 09.2010