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Nirena Nobbee

Legal Advisor
25 Nipissing Drive, Toronto,ON

Summary

My Goal is to be an astute learner and the best performer in your organization. So that I can build an innovative career by using my skills and other significant talents. I have dedicated an immense professional attitude towards my work ethic and will continue to do so. I'm an Organized and dependable candidate i am successful at managing multiple priorities with a positive attitude. With a Willingness to take on added responsibilities to meet team goals.

Overview

7
7
years of professional experience
10
10
years of post-secondary education
3
3
Languages

Work History

Legal Consultant

Pace Law Firm
Etobicoke, ON
01.2019 - 03.2020
  • Created medical exhibits to correlate with testimony.
  • Researched related literature regarding issues at hand.
  • Reviewed medical records and summarized care.
  • Observed and reported on independent medical evaluations.
  • Consulted with attorneys on malpractice, personal injury and workers compensation claims.
  • Identified and brought in qualified medical experts to testify for cases.
  • Interpreted laws, rulings and regulations for individuals and businesses.
  • Explained available courses of action and possible repercussions of cases to clients.
  • Formulated trial techniques specifically pertaining to each case.
  • Questioned and cross-examined witnesses throughout course of trials.
  • Communicated with clients and collected information to research cases and prepare settlement offers.
  • Interviewed witnesses and gathered public record research relevant to each case.
  • Apprised clients of potential risks and costs associated with each course of action.
  • Researched and wrote contracts, agreements and proposals.
  • Presented key evidence and exhibits during civil trials.
  • Analyzed probable outcomes of cases using knowledge of legal precedents.
  • Drafted motions, petitions and waivers.

Legal Intern

David Hannays & Co
Port of Spain, Trinidad
01.2017 - 08.2018
  • Prepared legal drafts by assembling and organising information for legal forms and documents, including complaints, declarations, discovery requests, responses, and other pleadings.
  • Researched law by studying laws, statutes, constitutions, regulations, court opinions, including precedents and reasoning and trends using standard print texts and computers; preparing legal memoranda.
  • Assembled case materials by collecting, organising, and summarising information, documents, reports, and evidence.
  • Prepared for trial by preparing trial briefs, exhibits, subpoenas, evidence, and motions.
  • Maintained calendar by entering and updating requirements, court dates and meetings.
  • Protected law firm’s reputation by keeping client information confidential.
  • Updated job knowledge by participating in continuing educational opportunities; reading legal publications; painting personal networks.
  • Enhanced firms reputation by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explored opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.
  • Created using Resumonk - Online Resume Builder File a legible transcript of records of a court case with the court clerk's office.
  • Research legal issues and write opinions on the issues.
  • Draft and type office memos.
  • Attend legal meetings, such as client interviews, hearings, or depositions, and take notes.
  • Prepared written correspondence for attorneys.
  • Provided assistance on compliance projects.
  • Adhered to privacy laws to avert possible information breaches and protect client data.
  • Worked closely with legal, sales and management departments.
  • Scanned, converted and organized records into electronic format with consistent naming convention.
  • Attended depositions and court proceedings and prepared summaries on cases.
  • Coordinated trial exhibits by organizing materials, writing documentation and preparing digital materials and displays.
  • Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
  • Created highly researched and articulate legal paperwork such as pleadings, contracts and briefs.

Legal Officer

BpTT
Port of Spain , Trinidad
01.2013 - 12.2015
  • Encouraged departmental employees to present positive, exemplary image to customers.
  • Typed and processed legal documents to prepare for court filings and legal pleadings.
  • Conducted comprehensive research to support legal proceedings, formulate defenses and initiate legal action.
  • Gathered and analyzed research data such as statutes, decisions and legal articles, codes and documents.
  • Located witnesses to testify at hearings.
  • Reviewed legal publications and performed database searches to identify laws and court decisions relevant to pending cases.
  • Managed and supervised document database to maintain litigation records.
  • Composed correspondence and relevant memoranda and accurately transcribed dictation.
  • Kept up with and reviewed changes in laws, informed staff of changes and advised appropriate departments on actions to prevent legal issues.
  • Launched quality assurance practices for each phase of development
  • Conducted supplier risk evaluations and assisted with regulatory inspections.
  • Assisted in organizing and overseeing assignments to drive operational excellence.
  • Defined clear targets and objectives and communicated to other team members.
  • Cultivated positive rapport with fellow employees to boost company morale and promote employee retention.
  • Developed detailed plans based on broad guidance and direction.
  • Established performance goals for employees and provided feedback on methods for reaching those milestones.
  • Trained personnel in equipment maintenance and enforced participation in exercises focused on developing key skills.
  • Managed senior-level personnel working in marketing and sales capacities.
  • Maintained store equipment, printers and fax machines.
  • Controlled resources and assets for department activities to comply with industry standards and government regulations.
  • Planned, created, tested and deployed system life cycle methodology to produce high quality systems to meet and exceed customer expectations.
  • Reduced workflow inconsistencies by recruiting and hiring capable staff members.
  • Performed supplier risk evaluations and supported regulatory inspections.
  • Evaluated employee performance and conveyed constructive feedback to improve skills.
  • Maintained professional demeanor by staying calm when addressing unhappy or angry customers.
  • Improved staffing during busy periods by creating employee schedules and monitoring call-outs.
  • Streamlined and monitored quality programs to alleviate overdue compliance activities.
  • Utilized exemplary negotiation skills to obtain manufacturing service agreements and assure quality standards.
  • Established team priorities, maintained schedules and monitored performance.
  • Estimated expected changes in business operations and made proactive adjustments to employee schedules and inventory levels to address needs.
  • Identified and communicated customer needs to supply chain capacity and quality teams.
  • Maintained positive customer relations by addressing problems head-on and implementing successful corrective actions.

Senior Legal Assistant

Marathon Oil Corporation
Calgary, Canada, Alberta
03.2012 - 02.2013
  • Kept cases organised by establishing and organising files; monitoring calendars; meeting deadlines; documenting actions; inputting information into file database and case management software; confirming case status with the attorney.
  • Helped develop cases by maintaining contact with people involved in the case; scheduled depositions; prepared and forwarded summonses and subpoenas; draft complaints; preparing and filing discovery requests; prepared responses to opposing counsel; generating status reports.
  • Kept clients informed by maintaining contact; communicating case progress.
  • Maintained case costs by verifying outstanding balances with attorney, clients, and providers.
  • Supported case preparation by preparing case summaries and materials for mediation conferences, prepared pleadings; monitored and obtained discovery responses.
  • Enhanced trial proceedings by organising evidence; prepared exhibits; scheduled witnesses; ensured that witnesses are ready when needed; taking courtroom notes.
  • Updated job knowledge by participating in educational opportunities; reading professional publications.
  • Accomplished organisation goals by accepting ownership for accomplishing new and different requests; explored opportunities to add value to job accomplishments.

Education

Legal Practice Course - Law Studies

Staffordshire University
Stoke-on-Trent, England
10.2020 -

Masters - Transnational Oil, Gas & Energy Law

University of Derby
Derby, England
10.2013 -

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law Studies

Bpp Law School
London, England
10.2010 -

High School Diploma -

The Great Lakes College of Toronto
Toronto, Canada
01.2010 -

High School Diploma -

Asja Girls College
Trinidad & Tobago
09.2002 -

Skills

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Quote

You will recognize your own path when you come upon it because you will suddenly have all the energy and imagination you will ever need.
Sara Teasdale

Timeline

Legal Practice Course - Law Studies

Staffordshire University
10.2020 -

Legal Consultant

Pace Law Firm
01.2019 - 03.2020

Legal Intern

David Hannays & Co
01.2017 - 08.2018

Masters - Transnational Oil, Gas & Energy Law

University of Derby
10.2013 -

Legal Officer

BpTT
01.2013 - 12.2015

Senior Legal Assistant

Marathon Oil Corporation
03.2012 - 02.2013

Bachelor of Laws (LL.B) - Law Studies

Bpp Law School
10.2010 -

High School Diploma -

The Great Lakes College of Toronto
01.2010 -

High School Diploma -

Asja Girls College
09.2002 -

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