ELIZABETH A. VERNON
4223 Taylor Court, Beamsville,Canada
Summary
Extensive experience in the public service sector, demonstrating strong professionalism, compassion, effective communication, and adaptability in dynamic, fast-paced environments.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
PRIVACY, ACCESS AND DISCLOSURE CLERK
Hamilton Child and Family Supports
Hamilton, Ontario
01.2016 - Current
- I currently am employed as a Privacy, Access and Disclosures Clerk with Hamilton Child and Family Supports. My primary focus being completing access and disclosure requests in a timely manner. In my position, I am required to be highly organized and have a keen eye for detail as well as correspond with a wide range of individuals.
LAW CLERK
The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton
Hamilton, Ontario
08.2008 - 09.2011
- I was a Law Clerk within the organization and maintain carriage of family files for the Hamilton CAS. I collect and organize necessary evidence from child protection workers to support court proceedings in compliance with rules of evidence; collect and organize any related supporting documentary evidence from sources related to the case; perform any necessary background research required for drafting materials; draft affidavits and related court material for court within legislated time frames with little to no supervision. I am a highly organized individual who maintains my own deadline system and has carriage of family files from inception to completion.
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
O’Connor Macleod Hanna
Oakville, Ontario
11.2007 - 08.2008
- I was an assistant to a lawyer whose primary practice was in municipal, planning and development law as well as some civil litigation matters. I handled all aspects of time entry, billings etc. on Lighthouse accounting software and all aspects of drafting correspondence and following up on any court related and other matters. I assisted with the preparation of exhibits and document books for Ontario Municipal Board Hearings. I also was able to perform a wide variety of searches on the Teraview program. I maintained the municipal, planning and land law section of the firm’s library among other day to day administrative functions. I would assist other staff with day to day computer issues as they arose.
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Town of Newmarket
Newmarket, Ontario
08.2004 - 11.2007
- I was an assistant to two Assistant Solicitors and the Commissioner of Legal and Development Services (Legal, Planning and Building & Bylaws Departments). Within the scope of my job I handled report preparation, transcription, reviewing, preparing and handling all court filings and the preparation of various legal documents. My job required me to maintain records, maintain the file system, purchase office supplies, and manage and maintain a follow-up system. I also answered all resident inquiries, which included walk-in reception, telephone and verbal messages and answered inquiries from Members of Council, the community, staff and outside Counsel. I scheduled all the meetings for the department and I worked closely with the Town’s Law Clerk to review and prepare all financial statements for Town related purchases and sales. I performed Corporate searches for all Town departments and other searches at the request of the Assistant Solicitors. I maintained the legal library, precedent and procedural manuals, organized notaries, prepared legal billings and various other office tasks as assigned.
Education
Gerontology Certificate - undefined
Humber College
Toronto, Ontario01.2006
Post Diploma Law Clerk Certification - undefined
Institute of Law Clerks
Toronto, Ontario01.2002
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Profile - undefined
Humber College
Toronto, Ontario01.1999
Skills
- Excellent Communication Skills
- Punctual
- Quick Learner
- Organized
- Microsoft Office
Languages
English
Professional Working
Timeline
PRIVACY, ACCESS AND DISCLOSURE CLERK
Hamilton Child and Family Supports
01.2016 - Current
LAW CLERK
The Children’s Aid Society of Hamilton
08.2008 - 09.2011
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
O’Connor Macleod Hanna
11.2007 - 08.2008
LEGAL ADMINISTRATIVE ASSISTANT
Town of Newmarket
08.2004 - 11.2007
Gerontology Certificate - undefined
Humber College
Post Diploma Law Clerk Certification - undefined
Institute of Law Clerks
Legal Assistant/Paralegal Profile - undefined
Humber College