Mariia Kurchak
Ottawa,ON
Summary
Legal Professional with solid background maintaining legal documentation and legal research. Experience working as judge's and lawyer's assistant, law clerk and independent legal contractor. Strong organizational, multitasking, and problem solving skills.
Experienced offering strong attention to detail while drafting and reviewing documents. Organized and successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. Willingness to learn and adapt. Ability to produce high quality work under tight timelines and to work well independently as well as part of a team.
Overview
7
7
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk
Kirk Law Office Professional Corporation
11.2023 - Current
- Created and prepared legal drafts by organizing and assembling information for legal documents and forms.
- Interviewed clients to obtain information relevant to cases.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality.
- Monitored changes in relevant laws to stay abreast of procedures and provide legal updates to clients.
Corporate Legal Assistant
G. Hamod Law Office
11.2022 - 11.2023
- Researched and prepared contracts, agreements and proposals.
- Completed electronic filings, initiated billing statements and managed firm administrative matters.
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles, and codes.
- Managed paper and electronic filing systems by routing various documents, taking messages and managing incoming and outgoing mail.
- Maintained complex files for business sale/purchase transactions.
- Assisted attorney with case organization and administrative tasks.
Legal Contracts Manager
"Snigur, Bihusyak and partners" Law firm
12.2019 - 02.2022
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated on contracts.
- Managed, supervised and controlled execution of contracts.
- Tracked contracts for management and issued regular tracking reports covering current status and upcoming milestones.
- Compiled required documentation to keep contracts compliant with legal requirements.
- Researched and analyzed legal issues and cases to provide accurate advice to clients.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs, and memos.
Medical Insurance Specialist
Heel To Toe Foot Center - ASTRA G INC
10.2019 - 05.2022
- Assessed medical claims for compliance with regulations and corrected discrepancies.
- Maintained knowledge of benefits claim processing, claims principles, medical terminology, and procedures and regulations.
- Managed large volume of medical claims on daily basis.
- Used administrative guidelines as resource or to answer questions when processing medical claims.
- Obtained client medical history, medication information, symptoms, and allergies.
- Collaborated with medical and administrative personnel to maintain patient-focused, engaging and compassionate environment.
Judicial Assistant
Ukrainian State Court Administration
10.2017 - 10.2019
- Researched statutes, decisions, legal articles and codes.
- Handled electronic court filings and coordinated court activities.
- Produced legal documents such as briefs, pleadings and appeals.
- Developed polished motions and briefs to support litigation processes and court proceedings.
- Researched state laws and regulations and delivered analysis and assessments to Judges.
- Revised and finalized letters, briefs and memos.
- Managed court sessions, maintaining attendant records for court proceedings.
Education
J.D. - Law And Justice
Odesa Law Academy
Chernivtsi, UkraineBachelor of Science - Law And Justice
Chernivtsi National University of Odesa Law Academ
Chernivtsi, UkraineSkills
- Legal Documents Preparation
- Correspondence and Legal Forms Drafting
- Court Filings
- Case Preparation
- Legal Terminology and Concepts
- Legal Research
- Project Organization
- Litigation Review
- Issue and Conflict Resolution
- Billing and Collections
- Proficiency with MS Office & Google Docs
- Strong attention to detail
- Strong organizational and administrative skills
- Team Management
- Information Security
- Ability to multi-task within fast-paced environment
- Ability to independently learn and use electronic tools, systems and applications
- Flexibility
- Critical Thinking
Languages
English - 4 – Full Professional Proficiency
Ukrainian - 5 – Native / Bilingual Proficiency
Russian - 5 – Native / Bilingual Proficiency
Polish - 2 – Elementary Proficiency.
Timeline
Law Clerk
Kirk Law Office Professional Corporation
11.2023 - Current
Corporate Legal Assistant
G. Hamod Law Office
11.2022 - 11.2023
Legal Contracts Manager
"Snigur, Bihusyak and partners" Law firm
12.2019 - 02.2022
Medical Insurance Specialist
Heel To Toe Foot Center - ASTRA G INC
10.2019 - 05.2022
Judicial Assistant
Ukrainian State Court Administration
10.2017 - 10.2019
J.D. - Law And Justice
Odesa Law Academy
Bachelor of Science - Law And Justice
Chernivtsi National University of Odesa Law Academ
Similar Profiles
Leeza NegiLeeza Negi
Customer Service Representative at Godwit Law Office Professional CorporationCustomer Service Representative at Godwit Law Office Professional Corporation
Ilaeh L. LeeIlaeh L. Lee
Legal Assistant at Law Office Of Kirk FreemanLegal Assistant at Law Office Of Kirk Freeman
Joan AtienzaJoan Atienza
Associate Real Estate Lawyer at Richardson Law Professional CorporationAssociate Real Estate Lawyer at Richardson Law Professional Corporation