LISA VAN KALSBEEK
PARALEGAL
Vancouver,B.C.
Summary
Paralegal motivated to continually improve and extend personal skills and knowledge to attain increased responsibility and opportunities for professional growth. Offering attention to detail, a strong organizational skill set, foundational understanding of legal procedures and document management, and equipped to handle a variety of tasks in a fast-paced environment. Seeking to apply these transferrable skills to contribute to organizational success.
Overview
12
12
years of professional experience
2
2
Languages
Work History
Paralegal
Dosanjh Ladner Arora Trial Lawyers
02.2023 - 12.2024
- Caseload of 150+ files.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm's billing system.
- Edited and proofread legal documents to verify accuracy.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help lawyers negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Contributed to firm-client relationship building through professional interactions with clients during meetings or phone calls, conveying empathy while maintaining confidentiality.
- Assisted lawyers with trial preparation through research analysis of relevant laws and regulations; along with organizing exhibits and calling on witnesses to testify at hearings.
- Reduced lawyers workload by drafting routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, and affidavits.
- Promoted a positive work environment by providing training and guidance to junior paralegals or articling students as needed.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Obtaining documents from client's medical clinics, employers, client agencies, and other third parties which are required for building up the client's claim in personal injury and family law cases.
- Drafted notice of family claim, mediation briefs, and F8 financial statements, as well as assisting the lawyer with various domestic contracts such as separation, marriage, and cohabitation agreements.
- Knowledge of Clio File Management and Divorcemate.
Paralegal
Beck, Robinson & Company
05.2022 - 01.2023
- Caseload of 200+ files.
- Organized and maintained electronic filing system.
- Schedule trial dates, discoveries, meetings, conferences, confirming all dates as required.
- Maintain manual and electronic bring-forward system.
- Managed scheduling of court calendars and deadlines to maintain smooth flow of firm operations.
- Prepare document binders, list of documents, notice of application, and pleadings.
- Enhanced case efficiency by organizing and maintaining legal documents, files, and correspondence.
- Drafted routine legal documents such as pleadings, motions, affidavits, document binders, list of documents, notice of application, and pleadings.
- Facilitated timely and accurate billing by recording billable hours, expenses, and other relevant information in the firm's billing system.
- Communicated with clients, plaintiff's lawyer and ICBC adjuster to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Assisted lawyers with trial preparation through thorough research and analysis of relevant laws and regulations.
Paralegal
Cundari Seibel
08.2021 - 04.2022
- Drafted pleadings and affidavits.
- Prepared file memoranda.
- Drafted chronologies (approximately 50 - 300 pages in length).
- Assisted lawyer in preparation for examinations for discovery.
- Maintained bring forward system.
- Entered time for daily billable hours.
- Enhanced case preparation efficiency by organizing and maintaining comprehensive digital filing system.
- Assisted lawyer with reviewing and organizing witness reports.
- Contacted relevant agencies to initiate background investigations on the pertinent parties.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Slater Vecchio
08.2020 - 08.2021
- Developed and maintained positive relationships with clients and colleagues.
- Gathered case evidence and documentation including medical records.
- Drafted lists of documents and bill of costs.
- Reduced lawyer workload through proficient document management, handling correspondence, and performing clerical tasks.
- Assisted in trial preparation, compiling critical documents and evidence for successful legal proceedings.
- Prioritized and handled multiple assignments and maintained firm commitment to deadlines.
- Knowledge of Amicus Attorney, PC Law, Primafact Imaging Software, MS Word, Excel, and Outlook.
Paralegal
KazLaw Personal Injury Lawyers
11.2018 - 03.2020
- Caseload of 80+ files.
- Vetted incoming calls from potential new clients.
- Drafted and filed pleadings.
- Maintained bring-forward system.
- Organized examinations for discovery.
- Prepared schedules of special damages.
- Scheduled IMEs.
- Communicated with investigators to locate and interview witnesses.
- Knowledge of MS Word, Excel, Adobe, Outlook, PC Law, ESILaw, BC Online, Primafact, Amicus, and Quickbooks.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Johns Southward Glazier Walton & Margetts
10.2016 - 08.2017
- Requested medical and employment records, reports, and other client records as required.
- Conducted land title searches.
- Communicated with clients, ICBC adjusters, opposing lawyers, court staff, and treaters.
- File and document management.
- Entered lawyer's daily billable hours.
- Transcribed lawyer's legal correspondence.
- Provided reception coverage whenever required.
- Knowledge of ESILaw, LTSA & FACSDIE Software.
Paralegal
MinterEllison
11.2015 - 10.2016
- Performed general administrative tasks, file management, opened and closed client files, generated invoices, and completed data entry.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Carried out document production (disclosure documents and franchise agreements) and looked after the binding of completed franchise engrossments for prospective franchisees and franchisors.
- Liaised with other paralegals and other legal staff to complete common tasks on schedule.
- Performed conflict, business, and bankruptcy searches.
- Organized client files, lodged documents into safe custody and archived matters.
- Knowledge of Affinity Software.
Legal Secretary
Diamonds Lawyers
10.2015 - 10.2016
- Answered incoming telephone calls, greeted clients and monitored incoming calls.
- Drafted various conveyancing documents.
- Communicated with clients, advising of progress with real estate transactions.
- Conducted title searches, managed incoming and outgoing mail, and organized office supplies.
Payroll/H.R. Administrative Assistant
White Spot - Head Office
10.2012 - 04.2015
- Supported Vice President and Manager of Human Resources.
- Looked after workshop registration for 106 stores.
- Responsible for setup of training centre and organizing catering.
- Edited/updated various training materials and documents, and printed these materials for workshops.
- Completed workshop invoicing for Accounts Payable/Accounts Receivable.
- Data entry.
- Created benefit packages for new hires.
- Prepared materials for new store openings.
- Tracked and ensured service awards were delivered to employees.
- Responsible for health and safety minutes of 69 stores.
- Completed daily requests from stores for new hires, terminations, banked pay, vacation pay, and updated bank information.
- Completed weekly IC and TCP payroll reports.
- Created new hire files, weekly filing and retrieved rehired employee files from warehouse.
Education
Paralegal Certificate - Real Estate/Conveyancing
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC05-2025
Bachelor of Arts - Justice Studies
Royal Roads University
Victoria, BC10-2018
Paralegal Certificate - Family Law And Wills & Estates
Vancouver Community College
Vancouver, BC05-2017
High School Diploma -
F.H. Collins Secondary School
Whitehorse, YT06-2002
Skills
- Effective at prioritizing tasks and meeting deadlines
- Successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments
- Excels in developing efficient processes, ensuring high standards and aligning efforts with organizational goals
- File Management - Clio Client Management, Amicus Attorney, and Primafact Imaging
- Court Filings - BC Registries and West Coast Title Search
- Legal Research - CanLii, Westlaw, LexisNexis, Quicklaw, and BC Online
- Accounting, Billing and Invoicing - PC Law and Quickbooks
- MS Office - Proficient
- Outlook - Proficient
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Paralegal
Dosanjh Ladner Arora Trial Lawyers
02.2023 - 12.2024
Paralegal
Beck, Robinson & Company
05.2022 - 01.2023
Paralegal
Cundari Seibel
08.2021 - 04.2022
Legal Administrative Assistant
Slater Vecchio
08.2020 - 08.2021
Paralegal
KazLaw Personal Injury Lawyers
11.2018 - 03.2020
Legal Administrative Assistant
Johns Southward Glazier Walton & Margetts
10.2016 - 08.2017
Paralegal
MinterEllison
11.2015 - 10.2016
Legal Secretary
Diamonds Lawyers
10.2015 - 10.2016
Payroll/H.R. Administrative Assistant
White Spot - Head Office
10.2012 - 04.2015
Paralegal Certificate - Real Estate/Conveyancing
Vancouver Community College
Bachelor of Arts - Justice Studies
Royal Roads University
Paralegal Certificate - Family Law And Wills & Estates
Vancouver Community College
High School Diploma -
F.H. Collins Secondary School