Nora Saleh-Kozak
Calgary,Alberta
Summary
Dynamic HR and Legal Assistant with proven expertise at Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP in managing legal processes and enhancing employee relations. Known for exceptional attention to detail and strong interpersonal skills, effectively navigating complex legal environments while driving successful HR initiatives. A resourceful team player with extensive experience in fast-paced administrative settings, dedicated to streamlining processes through comprehensive knowledge of HR administration, recruiting, and employee records management.
Overview
10
10
years of professional experience
Work History
Human Resources Assistant
Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP
04.2023 - Current
- Assisted with the recruitment process, including posting job ads, screening resumes and candidates, and scheduling interviews;
- Managed employee onboarding and offboarding processes, ensuring adherence to company policies and procedures;
- Maintained accurate employee records, including personal data and performance evaluations;
- Coordinated and conducted employee orientation sessions, covering company policies, benefits, and workplace culture;
- Coordinated, implemented, and supported talent management processes, including data management for annual reviews and compensation;
- Drafted various agreements and letters, such as offer letters, specialized employment agreements, memos, and termination letters;
- Managed and maintained data within HR information systems (e.g., HRware);
- Coordinated firm-wide events, receptions;
- Provided support for special projects as required;
- Performed general administrative duties, including expense management, invoicing, filing, scheduling meetings, maintaining records, and managing time off requests
Legal Assistant to Articling Students Resource Flow Assistant
Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP
05.2021 - 04.2023
- Preparing and editing court documents and correspondence, drafting pleadings, drafting orders, preparing affidavits of records, trial binder maintenance;
- Calendar management and coordinating travel arrangements;
- Preparing conflict search forms for new clients and matter openings;
- Coordinating dates and filing at the Commercial Court, serving documents to opposing counsel and parties;
- Uploading documents on portal services Kings Court Digital filing;
- Review, prepare and editing invoices on Aderant and ensuring invoices are delivered in a timely manner;
- Collecting signature pages for various documents, combining and finalizing supporting documents and closing preparations;
- Draft documentation for client engagement letters, audit responses, risk management;
- Reporting and conflict-check process for lawyer review;
- Preparing and filing many types of Alberta Land Titles Office registrations;
- Preparing corporate resolutions and minute book documents;
- Developing interpersonal relationships with fellow staff
Resource Flow Assistant
TORYS LLP
12.2017 - 02.2021
- Preparing and editing court documents and correspondence, drafting pleadings, drafting orders, preparing affidavits of records, trial binder maintenance;
- Calendar management and coordinating travel arrangements;
- Preparing conflict search forms for new clients and matter openings;
- Coordinating dates and filing at the Commercial Court, serving documents to opposing counsel and parties;
- Uploading documents on portal services (i.e
- CaseLines, AER) for virtual hearings;
- Review, prepare and editing invoices on E3 Elite and ensuring invoices are delivered in a timely manner;
- Collecting signature pages for various documents, combining, and finalizing supporting documents and closing preparations;
- Draft documentation for client engagement letters, audit responses, risk management reporting and conflict-check process for lawyer review
Legal Assistant
Stewart and Stewart
06.2015 - 03.2017
- Successfully incorporating new companies; accurately created Corporate Minute Books, preparation of documents for restructuring Corporations;
- Accurately filed various documents at Corporate Registry (Revival, Dissolution, Annual Returns);
- Prepared Share Purchases/Sales Agreements and Unanimous Shareholders Agreements;
- Drafting Wills, Enduring Powers of Attorney and Personal Directives from lawyer’s notes;
- Preparing invoices for clients; meeting with lawyer and clients to witness Wills and commission affidavits;
- Drafting of miscellaneous contracts and documents such as co-ownership agreements, family agreements; various preparations of Estate calculations in Excel
Education
Sociology -
University of Calgary
02.2025
Communications Course -
University of Calgary
08.2024
HR Fundamentals Certificate -
University of Calgary
06.2024
Law Clerk Program -
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology
04.2013
Skills
- Thorough Attention to Detail
- Skilled in Task Management
- Prioritization
- Deadline management
- Knowledgeable in legal terminology
- Knowledgeable in legal processes
- Knowledgeable in legal procedures
- Oral communication
- Written communication
- Interpersonal skills
- Team-oriented
- Organizational abilities
- Strong Work Ethic
- Enthusiasm
- Analytical skills
- Adaptability
- Handling sensitive information
- Recruitment
- Onboarding processes
- Experienced with Software Platforms
- Proficiency in Excel
- Proficiency in Word
- Expertise in PowerPoint Presentation Design
- Proficiency in Outlook Express
- Database management systems
- Experience with Dayforce
- Experience with PC Law
- Experience with Conveyancer
- Experience with Closing Folders
- HR policies
- Experience with SharePoint
- Experience with Chrome River
- Experience with Aderant
- Experience with SPIN
- Background checks
- Employee engagement
- Human resources support
- New hire orientation
- Employee onboarding
Affiliations
- Volunteer with Run Calgary
- Running Marathons
- Reading,hiking, and snowboarding
- volunteered United Way
References
References available upon request.
Timeline
Human Resources Assistant
Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP
04.2023 - Current
Legal Assistant to Articling Students Resource Flow Assistant
Burnet Duckworth & Palmer LLP
05.2021 - 04.2023
Resource Flow Assistant
TORYS LLP
12.2017 - 02.2021
Legal Assistant
Stewart and Stewart
06.2015 - 03.2017
Sociology -
University of Calgary
Communications Course -
University of Calgary
HR Fundamentals Certificate -
University of Calgary
Law Clerk Program -
Seneca College of Applied Arts and Technology