Marie Louise Roberge
Nepean,Ontario
Summary
Successfully helped clients win cases and resolve legal issues.
Overview
13
13
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Paralegal
9553495 Canada Association
Pain Court, ON
04.2012 - Current
- 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.
- Communicated with clients, opposing counsel and court personnel to keep all parties informed on case updates.
- Maintained and updated organized client contact information to keep in touch with clients and provide updates on cases.
- Prepared legal briefs, motions, and pleadings.
- Boosted office productivity by maintaining an accurate calendar of appointments, deadlines, and court appearances.
- Ensured compliance with court rules and procedures by accurately preparing and submitting legal filings within established timeframes.
- Assisted in preparation of settlement proposals and agreements to help attorneys negotiate settlement in best interest of client.
- Contributed to successful case outcomes through diligent fact investigation and witness interviews.
- Maintained up-to-date knowledge of changes in laws or regulations relevant to practice areas through continuous professional development opportunities such as seminars or webinars.
Social Service Worker
The John Howard Society (Student)
Ottawa
01.2025 - 04.2025
- Self-motivated, with a strong sense of personal responsibility.
- Worked effectively in fast-paced environments.
- Skilled at working independently and collaboratively in a team environment.
- Proven ability to learn quickly and adapt to new situations.
- Assisted with day-to-day operations, working efficiently and productively with all team members.
- Worked flexible hours across night, weekend, and holiday shifts.
- Managed time efficiently in order to complete all tasks within deadlines.
- Used critical thinking to break down problems, evaluate solutions and make decisions.
- Strengthened communication skills through regular interactions with others.
- Passionate about learning and committed to continual improvement.
- Worked well in a team setting, providing support and guidance.
- Excellent communication skills, both verbal and written.
- Demonstrated respect, friendliness and willingness to help wherever needed.
- Organized and detail-oriented with a strong work ethic.
- Paid attention to detail while completing assignments.
Education
GED - Social Service Worker
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
North Bay05.2025
GED - Paralegal
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Windsor04.2012
Board of Governours - Community Advocacy
Lambton College
Sarnia06.2008
Skills
- Legal research
- Proficient in MS office
- Case management
- Client communication
- Office administration
- Document drafting
- Notary public
- Document preparation
- Calendar management
- Administrative support
- Research and data collection
- Legal writing
- File organization
- Proofreading
- Trial preparation assistance
- File and records management
- Litigation support
- Legal compliance
- Legal transcription
- Court filing
- Contract review
- Exceptional writer
- Civil law
- Interviewing witnesses
- Conflict mediation
- Risk management
- Troubleshooting complex problems
- File pleadings
- Brief writing
- Motion drafting
- Policy research
- Critical thinking
- Attention to detail
- Client support
- LexisNexis
- Document editing
- Pleading drafting
- Legal terminology
Languages
English
Full Professional
Certification
ACZ Commercial drivers training
Up to date valid Air Breaks endorcement (Ontario Safety League)
PAL (Restricted and Unrestricted) firearms license
Level II Secret Clearance
1st Aid / CPR Red Cross
ACZ Commercial tractor Trailer driver Training
Trained at driving 53' Tractor Trailers, driving, Trained on defensive driving for winter road conditions while operating 53' Tractor Trailer with and without cargo in trailer.
Log Book Training
Trained on how to operate electronic Log book computer system
Trained on operations of trucks GPS functions and settings.
Traine on how to preform inspections of Truck and Trailer and mechanical components of both
Trained on how to examine air breaks
Trained on how to detect problems in functions of engine of truck
Trained on how to detect deficiencies of both truck and trailer.
Timeline
Social Service Worker
The John Howard Society (Student)
01.2025 - 04.2025
Paralegal
9553495 Canada Association
04.2012 - Current
GED - Social Service Worker
Canadore College of Applied Arts And Technology
GED - Paralegal
St. Clair College of Applied Arts And Technology
Board of Governours - Community Advocacy
Lambton College