Rachel Malinowski
Toronto,Ontario
Summary
I am a licensed Paralegal that excels in case law research, evaluating and preparing legal documents, and assessing claims on damages. I am detail oriented, organized and work well independently and with others. I have experience in representation at the Landlord and Tenant Board and Small Claims Court. I also have experience in preparing Affidavit of Documents, Motions, and drafting other various pleadings for matters before the Superior Court of Justice. I have filed various corporate documents using Ecore, including annual returns; prepared and maintained minutebooks; and prepared and filed articles of dissolution and revival.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
Work History
Law Clerk
Zeppieri & Associates
Toronto, Canada
03.2024 - Current
- Head law clerk for all Small Claims Court and Landlord & Tenant Board files
- Head law clerk for all criminal files
- Head law clerk for all commercial and corporate matters
- Drafted legal documents for court filings and attorney review.
- Organized case files and maintained document management systems.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for hearings and trials.
- Coordinated communication between clients, attorneys, and court personnel.
- Managed deadlines for filing motions and responses timely.
- Maintained accurate records of time entries for billing purposes.
- Drafted pleadings, motions and other legal documents.
- Answered phone calls from clients or opposing counsel regarding case inquiries.
Paralegal - Contract - Maternity Leave Position
BTL Counsel
Toronto, Canada
09.2023 - 02.2024
- Drafted and reviewed corporate documents for compliance with legal standards.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for corporate meetings and transactions.
- Organized and maintained legal files and corporate records efficiently.
- Managed deadlines for filings and submissions to ensure timely compliance.
- Established procedures for maintaining records related to corporate activities such as board resolutions, minutes.
- Conducted property title searches to ensure clear ownership.
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for closings and client meetings.
- Reviewed contracts and agreements for compliance with regulations.
- Collaborated with clients to gather necessary documentation and information.
- Analyzed legal documents such as deeds and titles.
- Conducted due diligence investigations related to real estate deals.
- Maintained records of all documentation related to real estate deals.
Law Clerk
NK Legal Services Professional Corporation
Toronto, Ontario
01.2023 - 07.2023
- Prepared and summarized case files in advance of hearings, and monitored cases under advisement.
- Reviewed, studied and researched laws, court decisions, documents and briefs
- Assist in drafting legal documents such as affidavits, contracts, and agreements based on attorneys instructions and templates, ensuring accuracy and compliance with relevant laws and regulations
Legal Assistant
Gangadin & Company Legal Services
Toronto, Canada
06.2021 - 12.2022
- Assist attorneys in drafting legal documents such as contracts, agreements, and legal letters
- Conduct legal research to support attorneys in preparing legal opinions and arguments for cases
- Analyze and interpret complex legal documents, including contracts, statutes, and regulations, to provide accurate and reliable information to attorneys and client
- Researched contracts, statutes and regulations and corresponded with clients and staff
- Authored briefs, contracts and wills on behalf of clients
- Processed filings of court documents and collated evidence for case files
- Provide support in trial preparation, including organizing exhibits, gathering evidence, and drafting trial documents
- Assist in managing and maintaining the firm's legal library, including researching and organizing legal resources, books, and journals
- Assist in maintaining accurate and up-to-date client files and records
- Assisted attorneys in preparing for court hearings and client meetings.
- Conducted legal research to support case preparation and strategy development.
- Drafted correspondence, pleadings, and other legal documents as required.
- Maintained accurate records of client interactions and case progress.
- Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.
Education
Diploma -
Seneca College
04.2022
Skills
- Legal research
- Document drafting
- Case management
- Legal compliance
- Court filings
- Time management
- Client communication
Timeline
Law Clerk
Zeppieri & Associates
03.2024 - Current
Paralegal - Contract - Maternity Leave Position
BTL Counsel
09.2023 - 02.2024
Law Clerk
NK Legal Services Professional Corporation
01.2023 - 07.2023
Legal Assistant
Gangadin & Company Legal Services
06.2021 - 12.2022
Diploma -
Seneca College