Emma Charman
Calgary,AB
Summary
Dynamic Litigation Paralegal with a proven track record at Goodfellow & Schuettlaw, adept at leveraging legal technology to enhance workflow efficiency. Skilled in managing high-volume caseloads while fostering collaboration and communication among teams. Recognized for negotiating favorable results and mentoring peers, driving innovation in legal processes.
Overview
4
4
years of professional experience
Work History
Litigation Paralegal
Goodfellow & Schuettlaw
12.2024 - Current
- Drafted correspondence and legal pleadings independent of supervision.
- Managed a caseload of over 140 active litigation files
- Drafted and reviewed legal documents, ensuring compliance with applicable laws and regulations.
- Negotiated settlements between parties, striving for favorable outcomes while minimizing litigation costs.
- Mentored students on legal writing techniques and procedures to enhance team performance.
- Consistently met billing targets while maintaining high levels of client satisfaction through proactive communication and efficient case management.
Litigation Paralegal
Kennaley Construction Law
04.2021 - 02.2023
- Assisted lawyers in preparing legal documents and case files.
- Conducted legal research to support ongoing litigation efforts.
- Organized and maintained case management systems for efficient document retrieval.
- Reviewed and summarized discovery materials for lawyer analysis.
- Managed high-volume caseloads effectively by creating organized systems for tracking deadlines and prioritizing tasks.
Education
Paralegal Studies
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton01-2020
Skills
- Legal Process & Workflow Analysis – Skilled at mapping litigation workflows, identifying bottlenecks, and proposing technology-driven efficiencies
- Generative AI & Legal Technology Integration – Experienced in adopting and supporting AI-enabled research, document review, and drafting tools to streamline litigation tasks
- Business Requirements Gathering – Adept at collaborating with attorneys and practice group leaders to document case needs and translate them into actionable technical requirements and an appropriate course of action
- Project & Change Management – Proven ability to lead onboarding, training, and adoption initiatives for new technologies in a legal environment
- Data Collection & Reporting – Skilled at capturing metrics on technology usage, adoption rates, and effectiveness to support KPI tracking and ROI analysis
- Problem Solving & Troubleshooting – Serves as the go-to contact for resolving day-to-day issues with litigation technology and AI tools
- Innovation Advocacy – Experienced in promoting adoption of new tools by sharing success stories, addressing resistance, and highlighting practical applications
- Emerging Technology Research – Monitors trends in generative AI, e-discovery platforms, and legal tech to keep the firm at the forefront of innovation
- Collaboration & Communication – Strong ability to work across teams, liaise between attorneys and technical teams, and prepare briefing notes for leadership
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Timeline
Litigation Paralegal
Goodfellow & Schuettlaw
12.2024 - Current
Litigation Paralegal
Kennaley Construction Law
04.2021 - 02.2023
Paralegal Studies
Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
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