LAVINIA VOLNEY
Whitby,Canada
Summary
Dynamic paralegal, hard worker, and ready to learn and contribute to team success. I am skilled in legal document drafting and conflict resolution, I thrive in fast-paced environments, ensuring compliance and client satisfaction while managing complex case files. Collaborative team player while working independently and accepting a high degree of unsupervised responsibility.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal/Legal Administrator
Suite Excel Collections Canada Inc.
Toronto, Ontario
03.2025 - Current
- Drafted and filed Notices and Applications for LTB matters
- Conducted legal research to support strategies and arguments.
- Communicated with clients (landlords) to gather information and provide updates on cases.
- Corresponded with clients, other attorneys, and stakeholders.
- Advised clients on procedural matters related to their cases.
- Utilized YARDI and PROPERTY VISTA to access Tenant's payment history, leases, etc.
Notary Public
Notary Gold
Whitby, Ontario
07.2023 - Current
- Authenticate the client's signature on documents.
- Affix a stamp or seal on documents as proof of witnessing the signature.
- Duplicate and authenticate documents as true replicas of originals
- Validate documentation for clients at ODS, Toronto for global utilization
- Verified identity and eligibility of signers for notarization.
- Administered oaths and affirmed signatures for legal documents.
Paralegal
Defend-It Legal Services Professional Corporation
Pickering, Canada
08.2022 - 01.2025
- Drafted and filed small claims court forms.
- Managed client matters from inception to resolution.
- Prepared comprehensive legal letters for clients, opposing counsel, and third parties.
- Leveraged CLIO to efficiently track time and ensure files remain current.
- Employed LAWTAP to streamline appointment coordination and oversight
- Oversaw LTB Orders execution, organized Sheriff scheduling, and completed garnishment filings in small claims court.
Paralegal - WSIB
LUV LAW Paralegal Services
Whitby, Ontario
11.2016 - 07.2022
- Concentrated on WSIB issues with Board and WSIAT
- Organized documentation and evidence for litigation
- Authored legal correspondence disputing WSIB rulings.
- Analyzed WSIB medical notes, letters, charts, and client files to engage clients and streamline access to benefits
Legal Secretary
Feeley O'Brien Law
Whitby, ON
02.2020 - 11.2020
- Managed attorney calendars and scheduled client meetings efficiently.
- Organized case files and maintained accurate filing systems.
- Assisted in preparing trial materials and exhibits for court proceedings.
- Coordinated with clients to gather necessary information and documentation.
- Engaged in networking and interviewing sessions with prospective clients, overseeing expectations
- Produced and duplicated briefs along with various documents for Court
Education
Certificate - Family Mediator
York University
Toronto, ON01.2022
Diploma - Paralegal
Durham College
Oshawa, ON04.2015
Bachelor of Design (BDes) - Environmental Design
Ontario College of Art and Design
Toronto, ON01.2015
Skills
- Possess strong English communication skills, both verbal and written
- Interacts well with clients and colleagues of various backgrounds and expertise
- Alternative dispute resolution (ADR)
- Interpersonal skills
- Critical thinker
- Proficient in MS office
Certification
- Licensed with the LSO (P12080) Nov. 2016
- Family Mediator
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal/Legal Administrator
Suite Excel Collections Canada Inc.
03.2025 - Current
Notary Public
Notary Gold
07.2023 - Current
Paralegal
Defend-It Legal Services Professional Corporation
08.2022 - 01.2025
Legal Secretary
Feeley O'Brien Law
02.2020 - 11.2020
Paralegal - WSIB
LUV LAW Paralegal Services
11.2016 - 07.2022
Certificate - Family Mediator
York University
Diploma - Paralegal
Durham College
Bachelor of Design (BDes) - Environmental Design
Ontario College of Art and Design
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