MELISSA A. ERSKINE
Toronto,Canada
Summary
Legal professional equipped for impactful contributions. Expertise in legal research, drafting documents, and case management. Strong focus on team collaboration and adaptability to changing needs. Reliable in supporting attorneys and achieving results. Proficient in legal software, critical thinking, and maintaining confidentiality. Demonstrated strong analytical skills and effective communication in a fast-paced legal environment.
Overview
21
21
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk
Koskie Minsky LLP
07.2015 - Current
- Gained experience in employment law, general litigation, commercial litigation, appeals, professional negligence and insurance litigation, liquidated debts, human rights and other workplace issues
- Managed/ran all liquidated debt files (Small Claims Court)
- Developed a reputation for professionalism and reliability, frequently entrusted with sensitive information and high-stakes assignments.
- Demonstrated adaptability when assisting multiple attorneys across various litigation practice areas.
- Bolstered firm''s professional image by consistently maintaining a high level of professionalism, confidentiality, and integrity while working with sensitive client information.
- Enhanced attorney productivity by drafting well-researched pleadings, motions, and memoranda for review and submission.
- 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.
- Improved client relations by promptly responding to inquiries and providing updates on case progress.
- Drafted correspondence, pleadings and memoranda.
- Streamlined case management by efficiently organizing, indexing and maintaining legal documents, records, and exhibits, both digitally and physically.
- Managed administrative duties such as filing documents, scheduling meetings and tracking case statuses.
Law Clerk
Levitt & Grosman LLP
09.2014 - 06.2015
- Gained experience in employment law, labour relations, human rights and other workplace issues
Law Clerk
Sherrard Kuzz LLP, Employment & Labour Lawyers
06.2009 - 08.2014
- Experience in employment law, labour relations, workplace safety and insurance board claims, privacy, occupational health and safety, human rights, and various other workplace issues
Law Clerk
Bell Canada
12.2008 - 06.2009
- Ran/managed all Small Claims Court matters across Canada, except Quebec, and responded to all Freedom of Information requests
Legal Assistant
Sherrard Kuzz LLP
12.2007 - 12.2008
- Gained experience in employment law, labour relations, workplace safety and insurance board claims, privacy, occupational health and safety, human rights, and other workplace issues
Law Clerk
Bell Temple LLP
08.2007 - 12.2007
- Experienced in insurance defence (accident benefits & tort)
Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
Goodmans LLP
09.2006 - 08.2007
- Gained experience in intellectual property litigations, particularly in patent infringement
Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
Bereskin & Parr LLP
09.2005 - 09.2006
- Gained experience in patents, trademarks and copyright infringement
Legal Assistant
Shillingtons LLP
01.2005 - 09.2005
- Gained experience in insurance defence (accident benefits & tort)
Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
Lockyer Spence LLP
12.2003 - 12.2004
- Gained experience in corporate law and civil litigation
Education
Law Clerk Diploma -
Fanshawe College
Bachelor of Arts - History and English
University of Western Ontario
Skills
- Organization
- Ethics and professionalism
- Proofreading
- Legal memos
- Oral communication
- Legal writing
- Document drafting
- Court filings
- Case management
- Motions drafting and filing
- Court practices and procedures
- Problem-solving abilities
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Technical Skills
- Case Centre
- Justice Services Online
- DMS
- Microsoft Office
- iManage
- WordLX
- ProLaw
Timeline
Law Clerk
Koskie Minsky LLP
07.2015 - Current
Law Clerk
Levitt & Grosman LLP
09.2014 - 06.2015
Law Clerk
Sherrard Kuzz LLP, Employment & Labour Lawyers
06.2009 - 08.2014
Law Clerk
Bell Canada
12.2008 - 06.2009
Legal Assistant
Sherrard Kuzz LLP
12.2007 - 12.2008
Law Clerk
Bell Temple LLP
08.2007 - 12.2007
Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
Goodmans LLP
09.2006 - 08.2007
Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
Bereskin & Parr LLP
09.2005 - 09.2006
Legal Assistant
Shillingtons LLP
01.2005 - 09.2005
Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
Lockyer Spence LLP
12.2003 - 12.2004
Bachelor of Arts - History and English
University of Western Ontario
Law Clerk Diploma -
Fanshawe College
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