Erin Fenwick
Summary
Experienced legal professional with a strong ability to provide comprehensive support to attorneys. Demonstrated expertise in handling intricate legal documentation and maintaining meticulous organization of case files. Thrives in a team-oriented environment and consistently adapts to meet evolving priorities. Proficient in legal research and document preparation, recognized for reliability and flexibility.
Overview
14
14
years of professional experience
Work History
Paralegal
Government of Alberta
09.2021 - Current
- Assist both lawyers with their practices
- Schedule and prepare documents for Independent Medical Exams
- Reduced attorney workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation, and information for discovery request.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Liaised with other paralegals and legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Improved document organization by implementing a comprehensive file management system for easy access to essential case materials.
Senior Legal Assistant
Government of Alberta - Ministry of Justice
05.2011 - 09.2021
- Assist Senior Crown
- Call any Guardians or Social workers on Youth matter where they want to attend the Bail Hearings
- Coordinate and arrange pretrial conference, trial, and sentencing dates, with the Court House, Defence and Crown
- Trained junior legal assistants in firm policies, procedures, and best practices to ensure smooth integration into the team environment.
- Streamlined communication between attorneys and clients through diligent management of correspondence and scheduling.
- Maintained confidentiality of sensitive information while handling a high volume of client data across multiple practice areas.
- Supported trial preparation efforts with comprehensive witness interviews, exhibit organization, and attendance at pretrial conferences.
- Reduced case backlog by prioritizing tasks and maintaining organized case files for easy access by attorneys.
- Enhanced legal team efficiency by drafting and reviewing documents, including pleadings, motions, and discovery requests.
Education
Honors Diploma - Paralegal Studies
Vancouver Career College
01.2011
Skills
- Legal Research
- Proficient in MS Office
- Case Management
- Client Communication
- Office Administration
- Document drafting
- File Organization
- Document filing
- Records Management
- Project Management
- Drafting Pleadings
- Court filings
Timeline
Paralegal
Government of Alberta
09.2021 - Current
Senior Legal Assistant
Government of Alberta - Ministry of Justice
05.2011 - 09.2021
Honors Diploma - Paralegal Studies
Vancouver Career College
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