Christine Constable
Barrie,Ontario
Summary
Driven paralegal with a track record of enhancing legal research efficiency and client satisfaction at Act Now Legal Services. Leveraged expertise in legal document preparation and critical thinking to negotiate settlements effectively. Demonstrated compassionate client support, improving case management processes and fostering strong professional relationships. Legal professional with strong skills in writing, organizing and project managing cases related to Landlord Tenant, Small Claims and Provincial Offences law. Expertly conducts research, collects witness statements and organizes files. Experienced working with diverse populations to optimize representation. Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth.
Overview
11
11
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Act Now Legal Services
01.2024 - Current
- Collaborated with business partner to complete tasks efficiently and meet deadlines consistently.
- Enhanced legal research efficiency by creating an advanced system unique to our company.
- Facilitated communication in client meetings, pre-trial, small claims matter, Landlord and Tenant Board Hearings.
- Prepared documents for filing in the Landlord Tenant Board Portal as well as Small Claims.
- Maintained client communication, with regular updates regarding legal processes and addressing inquires promptly.
- Researched Case Law to properly represent clients to the best of my ability.
- Negotiated settlements by preparing summary reports, mediating financial benefits in reaching an agreement.
- Maintaining consistent relationships with multiple court personnel, meeting filing deadlines and submission of legal documents.
- Researched statutes, decisions and legal arguments to support my client, finding relevant case law to support their argument.
- Work within all scopes of practice as a fully licensed paralegal. Errors & Omissions Insured.
Home Care Provider
Self Employed Services
05.2017 - 03.2024
- Assisted patients with personal requirements for housekeeping and grooming assistance.
- Assisted patients with dressing, grooming and feeding needs, helping to overcome, and adapt to mobility restrictions.
- Assisted patients with handling daily chores and errands by transporting to appointments, cleaning personal spaces, and purchasing supplies.
- Provided patients with assistance in completing daily tasks, reducing daily burden on family members.
- Enhanced patient comfort by providing compassionate and attentive care tailored to individual needs.
- Interacted kindly with patients and families and displayed positive, outgoing attitude, resulting in establishment of long-term, professional relationships.
- Upheld strict standards of privacy and confidentiality in all aspects of caregiving, maintaining the dignity and respect for patients at all times.
- Promoted a safe home environment for patients by identifying potential hazards and implementing necessary adjustments.
- Maintained accurate patient records, documenting daily activities, progress, and any changes in health conditions.
- Developed strong rapport with patients and families, fostering trust and open communication channels for better care coordination.
- Managed medical appointments, coordinating with healthcare professionals to ensure timely access to necessary services.
- Provided transportation and appointments management.
- Performed laundry, grocery shopping and other light housekeeping duties as instructed by client.
Foster Care Provider
Milestone Foster Homes
10.2013 - 05.2021
- Maintained open communication with caseworkers and support teams to ensure that the needs of each child were being met effectively.
- Managed daily routines and schedules, fostering consistency and stability in the lives of foster children.
- Participated in ongoing training opportunities to stay current on best practices in foster care provision.
- Cared for medically fragile children in need of extensive support.
- Maintained accurate records of foster children''s progress, including medical appointments, medications, school achievements, and behavioral issues.
- Reduced problem behaviors with positive reinforcement and supportive techniques.
- Established clear boundaries within the home environment that promoted respect for themselves and others.
- Prepared and maintained individual beds and personal space for foster children.
- Assisted foster children with completing homework assignments and improving their overall academic performance.
- Collaborated with caseworkers and support teams to ensure proper care for each individual child in the foster system.
- Offered extensive care to troubled older children without likelihood of adoption.
- Enhanced the well-being of foster children by providing a safe, nurturing environment and addressing emotional, social, and educational needs.
- Implemented creative problem-solving techniques to address challenging behaviors exhibited by some foster children while maintaining a supportive atmosphere within the home setting.
- Provided transportation to school, appointments, extracurricular activities, and family visits as needed.
- Helped reunify birth families through coordinated visitation strategies.
- Coordinated with therapists, counselors, and other professionals to create individualized plans for each child''s development.
- Transported kids to mandated therapy, extracurricular activities and medical appointments.
- Fostered a sense of belonging among all household members by celebrating achievements, special occasions, and cultural traditions together.
- Taught older children about money, driving and other important life skills.
- Worked with educational team to develop Individual Education Plans (IEPs) for students.
- Maintained detailed case histories, metrics and reports to meet strict standards.
- Collaborated with school personnel, parents and mental health providers to maintain comprehensive and integrated approach to student services.
- Intervened in crisis situations and counseled children experiencing emergencies and disruptive incidents.
- Documented data and completed accurate updates to case records.
- Facilitated groups to address specific needs such as grief and loss, anger management and social skills.
- Conducted outreach to families and other community partners to identify ways to address social, emotional and behavioral needs.
Education
Certificate - Paralegal
Canadian Career College
Barrie, ON04.2021
No Degree - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
University of Toronto
Toronto, ON12.2019
Certificate - Addictions And Mental Health
Canadian Career College
Barrie, ON05.2018
Skills
- Legal Research
- Case Management
- Client Communication
- Notary Public
- Document Preparation
- Research and data collection
- Legal writing
- Case Summaries
- Litigation Support
- Document filing
- Court Filing
- Negotiation
- Critical Thinking
- Legal Document Preparation
- Client Support
- Legal Correspondence
- Legal and Court Processes
- Client Billing
- Conflict Resolution
Languages
English
Full Professional
Spanish
Limited Working
Continuous learning, travel and child rights advocate
I am continually learning how to help others, through education, travelling and meeting people from other cultures to understand them better. I advocate for children through fostering, providing education conferences within the College system. An advocate of Survivors of Human Trafficking. As well as helping children from broken homes, navigate change.
Timeline
Paralegal
Act Now Legal Services
01.2024 - Current
Home Care Provider
Self Employed Services
05.2017 - 03.2024
Foster Care Provider
Milestone Foster Homes
10.2013 - 05.2021
Certificate - Paralegal
Canadian Career College
No Degree - Cognitive Behavioral Therapy
University of Toronto
Certificate - Addictions And Mental Health
Canadian Career College
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