Emma Black
London,ON
Summary
Professional with background in drafting legal documents, maintains files and preparing briefs. Strengths include strong analytical skills, proactive attitude and time management. Notable impact made in previous role by streamlining document management processes to improve efficiency. Possess effective communication skills, ability to work under pressure and commitment to confidentiality.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk
Spero Law
London, Ontario
08.2023 - Current
- Managed multiple projects simultaneously while meeting strict deadlines.
- Coordinated service of process activities between parties involved in a dispute or lawsuit.
- Reviewed and summarized legal documents, such as pleadings and motions.
- Maintained client files by organizing paperwork into appropriate categories.
- Organized exhibits for trial or hearing preparation.
- Updated lawyers' calendars with court dates, filing deadlines, and other important events.
- Managed firm databases with client correspondence and implemented data communications techniques.
- Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
- Prepared discovery requests and responses.
Corporate Law Clerk
Lerners LLP
London, Ontario
07.2022 - 08.2023
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms
- Maintained and update files and databases for personnel records and financial reports
- Updated firm's database with new information for client records and financial documents
- Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses
- Assisted lawyers with case organization and administrative tasks
- Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced environment
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team.
Corporate Legal Assistant
Siskinds
London, Ontario
03.2021 - 07.2022
- Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions, and other important dates
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms
- Maintained and updated files and databases for personnel records and financial reports
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion
- Scheduled appointments, court appearances, and depositions for busy law firm
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
Insurance Defence Legal Assistant
Fosters Law LLP
London, Ontario
09.2019 - 03.2021
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys
- Scheduled appointments and court appearances
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs and memos
- Filed documents with courts on behalf of the lawyer
- Organized files for court proceedings
- Screened telephone calls and forwarded to appropriate departments
- Obtained signatures from lawyers for legal documents
- Prepared and processed invoices for billing.
Education
Law Clerk Diploma -
Fanshaw College
London, ON08-2019
Skills
- Court Filings
- Legal Documentation
- Office Administration
- Scheduling
- Self Motivation
- Report Preparation
- Organization
- Proofreading
- Confidentiality
- File review
References
Available upon request.
Affiliations
- Enjoys an opportunity to volunteer and be of service
- Volleyball player and Pilates enthusiast
Timeline
Law Clerk
Spero Law
08.2023 - Current
Corporate Law Clerk
Lerners LLP
07.2022 - 08.2023
Corporate Legal Assistant
Siskinds
03.2021 - 07.2022
Insurance Defence Legal Assistant
Fosters Law LLP
09.2019 - 03.2021
Law Clerk Diploma -
Fanshaw College
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