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KALEA CHANG

Toronto,ON

Summary

Litigation Legal Assistant/Law Clerk experienced with Rules of Civil Procedures, Caselines, and ACL. Meeting with clients to collect data and complete documentation. Handles all office management aspects to keep firm operations moving smoothly. Diligent Family Law Legal Assistant / Law Clerk with an in-depth understanding of family court proceedings, procedures, and standards. Calmly works with all parties during stressful situations. Litigation Law Clerk skilled at building exhibits, managing case files and attending court appearances. Solid recordkeeping, project management and multitasking abilities. Keeps calendars updated and accurate with all important deadlines.

Overview

3
3
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification

Work History

Family and Litigation Law Clerk

Esptein & Associates
08.2023 - Current
  • Increased efficiency by streamlining filing systems and organizing important documents.
  • Improved customer satisfaction by promptly answering inquiries and providing accurate information.
  • Collaborated with team members to complete tasks efficiently and meet deadlines.
  • Provided support for meetings by scheduling appointments, preparing materials, and taking detailed minutes.
  • Assisted in financial tasks such as invoicing, budget tracking, and expense report processing for optimal fiscal management.
  • Reduced errors in data entry by carefully inputting information into computer systems with attention to detail.
  • Supported administrative staff with timely completion of daily tasks, ensuring smooth office operations.
  • Contributed to the success of projects by conducting thorough research and compiling relevant information for use by team members.
  • Improved client relations by promptly responding to inquiries and providing updates on case progress.
  • Streamlined case management by efficiently organizing and maintaining legal documents, records, and exhibits.
  • Contributed to favorable settlements with skillful negotiation tactics during mediation sessions.
  • Supported litigation team success by coordinating witness interviews and depositions in a timely manner.
  • Increased efficiency in document production by mastering e-discovery software tools for better organization and retrieval of critical information.
  • Expedited court filings through diligent proofreading and editing of legal documents before submission to the court.
  • Ensured compliance with court deadlines by tracking case schedules and calendaring important dates.
  • Reduced workload for attorneys through meticulous preparation of initial drafts of discovery requests and responses.
  • Collaborated effectively with opposing counsel to facilitate exchanges of information required for successful litigation outcomes.
  • Researched laws, court decisions and other documents relevant to cases before court to aide in judge's decision-making.
  • Negotiated between parties involved in court proceedings to reach settlement.

Family Law Clerk

Steinbergs LLP
01.2022 - 08.2023
  • Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
  • Maintained calendars for two Lawyers team by updating and entering court dates and meetings.
  • Used internal templates to prepare subpoenas and client correspondence.
  • Met with clients on legal team's behalf to gather case information and discuss upcoming litigation.
  • Scheduled meetings, hearing, mediations and settlement conferences.
  • Conducted detailed client intakes and entered information into company database.
  • Assisted counsel in preparing answers, providing documentation and information for discovery request.
  • Prepared legal briefs, motions and pleadings.
  • Managed billable hour tracking, payroll, client invoicing and schedules for two Lawyers.
  • Prepare legal document in software (Divorcemates)
  • Upload filings to Court online.
  • Communicate with client throughout divorce proceedings.
  • Serve other parties with originating process.

Litigation Law Clerk

Steinbergs LLP
02.2021 - 08.2023
  • Collected, indexed, and filed physical and digital records.
  • Prepared and delivered invoices and processed incoming payments.
  • Proofread, cite-checked, and edited legal briefs.
  • Created trial exhibits and prepared exhibit lists.
  • Assisted attorneys with case organization and administrative tasks.
  • Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
  • Supported legal team by conducting research, drafting briefs, gathering information, and interpreting legal documents.
  • Attended court sessions to record and listen to critical information.
  • Maintained and updated files and databases for personnel records and financial reports.
  • Invoiced clients for legal fees using CosmoLex.
  • Completed research and organized documents for cases on CanLII.
  • Organized evidence, exhibits, motions, and subpoenas to support cases and prepare for trial.
  • Completed electronic court filings at provincial and federal levels.
  • Schedule arbitration and mediation.
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    Responsibilities:

    • Prepare and finalize letters, briefs, court forms, and memos.
    • Assist in the preparation of various commercial and employment litigation, and Landlord and Tenant Board documentation such as motion records, pleadings, notices, affidavits, affidavits of documents, bills of costs, cost outlines, writs of seizure and sale.
    • Communicate professionally with all internal and external clients, as well as with various court and tribunal offices and opposing counsel(s).
    • Manage administrative details concerning accounting, opening and closing files, docketing, and billing.
    • Manage calendars and arrange meetings.
    • Take initiative and perform conflict of interest checks.
    • Be proficient and knowledgeable in the Rules of Civil Procedures.

Education

Diploma - Law Clerk

Humber College
Toronto, ON

Graduate Certificate - Accounting And Business Management

Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute (BTVI)
Grand Bahama, Freeport The Bahamas

High School Diploma -

Eight Mile Rock High School
Grant Town, West Grand Bahama

Diploma - Paralegal Education

Humber College
Toronto, ON
05.2025

CO-OP - Law Clerk

Steinbergs LLP
Toronto, ON
09.2021

Skills

  • Communication skills, Conflict Management, English, Leadership Skills, Multi-tasking, organizing
  • Excellent phone etiquette
  • Efficient and Detail-Oriented
  • Calm and Professional Under Pressure
  • Multitasking and Prioritization
  • De-escalation Techniques
  • Time Management
  • File Review
  • Client Interviewing
  • Preparation of Pleadings
  • Legal Documentation
  • Preparing Templates
  • Process Evaluations
  • Legal Research
  • Pleading Drafting
  • Motion Filing
  • Case Preparation
  • Client Meetings
  • Court Proceedings
  • Case Research
  • Family Law
  • Civil Litigation
  • Scheduling Hearings
  • Civil Law
  • Corporate Filings
  • Transcribing
  • Strong attention to detail

Certification

  • Typist
  • Microsoft Office 365 - Outlook, Teams, Word, Excel, PowerPoint, One Drive
  • CosmoLex (Billing, Invoicing,Data)
  • DivorceMate
  • Template Building
  • Appara
  • PC Law
  • Athenian
  • IManage
  • E3
  • LEAP
  • Unity
  • Philip's Speech Exec

Timeline

Family and Litigation Law Clerk

Esptein & Associates
08.2023 - Current

Family Law Clerk

Steinbergs LLP
01.2022 - 08.2023

Litigation Law Clerk

Steinbergs LLP
02.2021 - 08.2023

Diploma - Law Clerk

Humber College

Graduate Certificate - Accounting And Business Management

Bahamas Technical & Vocational Institute (BTVI)

High School Diploma -

Eight Mile Rock High School

Diploma - Paralegal Education

Humber College

CO-OP - Law Clerk

Steinbergs LLP

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