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Jordan S. Lemoine

Vancouver,BC

Summary

Seeking to enter the field of employment law.

Called to the bar in May of 2022. Practicing in the field of ICBC insurance defence since articling year, and keen to venture into areas with a focus on ethics and the protection of rights.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience

Work History

Associate

Kovacs & Norell
11.2022 - Current

ICBC Insurance Defence

  • Personally assigned over 150 files, and running them from closing of pleadings to trial.
  • Conducted 50+ examinations of plaintiff, and defended interests of my client during their examination.
  • Settled 25+ claims ahead of trial, and attended 10 day trial as second chair, with opportunity to examine lay witnesses and assist in preparing closing submissions.
  • Drafted numerous Notice of Applications with logical flow, and delivered succinct and comprehensive oral submissions at hearings.
  • Accurate evaluations/quantification of claims in order to illustrate big picture, and establish realistic expectations for clients.

Articled Student

Powell, Gray & Kim LLP
05.2021 - 05.2022

ICBC Defence

  • Drafted pleadings, chambers applications, contracts, articles of incorporation.
  • Observed principal lawyer conduct examinations for discovery, studying their approach.

Family Class Immigration

  • Conduct of file from client intake to receipt of immigration determinations.
  • Formed relationships with clients, bridging cultural and language gaps; established trust.
  • Attentive to the concerns and stories of the client in order to ensure they feel understood.

Education

Bar Admission
British Columbia
05.2022

J.D. -

University of Victoria
Victoria, BC
12.2020

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Simon Fraser University
Burnaby, BC
01.2018

Skills

  • Synthesizing information and various perspectives to approach fairest and most truthful resolutions
  • Respectful: staff are essential to successful practice, and empathy toward opposing party assists in reducing stress/obstacles
  • Well-developed communication skills: bridging gaps in culture/background by drawing on experiences with diverse peoples; authentic communication style; strong written language skills, in reading comprehension and writing

Timeline

Associate

Kovacs & Norell
11.2022 - Current

Articled Student

Powell, Gray & Kim LLP
05.2021 - 05.2022

Bar Admission

J.D. -

University of Victoria

Bachelor of Arts - Philosophy

Simon Fraser University
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