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Education
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Ericka Clarke

Ericka Clarke

Summary

Dedicated professional with history of meeting company goals utilizing consistent and organized practices. Skilled in working under pressure and adapting to new situations and challenges to best enhance the organizational brand.

Overview

14
years of professional experience

Work History

Chadi & Company
Edmonton, AB

Senior Criminal Defense Paralegal
03.2016 - Current

Job overview

  • Drafting reporting letters and other correspondence
  • Transcriptions/Dictation
  • Quickly learned new skills and applied them to daily tasks, improving efficiency and productivity
  • Collecting relevant Case Law for each clients' matters
  • Discussions with clients
  • Printing, organizing, and reviewing client disclosure, and reporting to Mr. Chadi
  • Trial/Court Appearance preparation
  • Scheduling and diarizing appointments, Court appearances, trials, King's Bench bail hearings, etc
  • Discuss client matters with Crown Prosecutors and Courthouse staff
  • Travel arrangements
  • Often working with other lawyers to assist with their files
  • Managing up to 350 files at one time
  • Carried out day-day-day duties accurately and efficiently
  • Proved successful working within tight deadlines and fast-paced atmosphere.

Barr Picard Knisely
Edmonton, AB

Legal Assistant
01.2014 - 01.2016

Job overview

  • Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of Lawyers
  • Discuss client matters with Crown Prosecutors and Courthouse staff
  • Handled office scheduling and made notes for deadlines, motions and other important dates
  • Developed positive working relationship with Courts, clients, law enforcement members and lawyers
  • Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters
  • Organized key evidence exhibits to prepare for trials

TJ Construction
Edmonton, AB

Safety Manager
01.2009 - 01.2014

Job overview

  • Creating and implementing a COR approved safety program for the company including safety manual, company policies and procedures, and all appropriate forms
  • Planning and holding weekly toolbox meetings on work sites
  • Review/Modify/Create safe work procedures
  • Inspected job sites and facilities to detect potential health hazards and put corrective measures immediately into effect
  • Investigate incidents that occur in the field and report to WCB/OH&S accordingly
  • New employee orientations
  • Orienting sub trades and their employees to the company safety program and policies
  • Safety training of employees (WHMIS training and organizing outside training)
  • Complete internal/external audits as needed to obtain/maintain COR certification
  • Reduced injuries among personnel with development and implementation of robust safety programs and policies
  • Coordinating with Safety Officers of other companies on site to ensure a safe work environment for everyone
  • Promote an active health and safety culture with all employees
  • Attending start-up meetings with sub trade leaders
  • Calculated payroll deductions by accurately using Sage 50 and processed payroll to meet preset requirements
  • Verified and submitted timekeeping information for accurate and efficient payroll processing
  • Sales, marketing, and promotions with multi-million dollar projects
  • Website and social media management

Education

Alberta Construction Safety Association

University Overview

Auditor Training
WHMIS Train the Trainer
Leadership in Safety Excellence
Principles of Health and Safety Management

St. John's Ambulance

University Overview

Emergency First Aid with AED & CPR

PCDI Canada

University Overview

Gunsmithing

Leiden University

University Overview

Terrorism and Counterterrorism: Comparing Theory and Practice

Skills

  • Organization and Time Management
  • Attention to Detail
  • Multitasking Abilities
  • Types 108 WPM (Certified)
  • Payroll/Accounting (Sage 50)
  • Self-Motivated
  • Flexible and Adaptable
  • Critical Thinking
  • Works well under Pressure
  • Issue & Conflict Resolution
  • Web & Graphic Design
  • Conflict Resolution

Timeline

Senior Criminal Defense Paralegal

Chadi & Company
03.2016 - Current

Legal Assistant

Barr Picard Knisely
01.2014 - 01.2016

Safety Manager

TJ Construction
01.2009 - 01.2014

Alberta Construction Safety Association

St. John's Ambulance

PCDI Canada

Leiden University

Ericka Clarke