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Rhonda Sontag

Calgary,AB

Summary

Resourceful Paralegal with 19 years of experience supporting attorneys in civil litigation, family law, and Wills and Estates. Demonstrates a strong commitment to maintaining confidentiality and upholding procedural integrity while delivering precise legal documentation and research. Proven ability to manage multiple cases effectively, ensuring all deadlines are consistently met. Seeking to leverage extensive expertise to contribute to a dynamic legal team.

Overview

36
36
years of professional experience

Work History

Legal Assistant

Tacium, Vincent, Orlikow
Winnipeg, Manitoba
05.1988 - 06.2024
  • Assisted partners by fulfilling diverse requirements efficiently.
  • Focused on legal areas including family law, estates and bodily injury.
  • Processed incoming mail on a daily basis.
  • Greeted clients upon arrival at office and provided assistance as needed.
  • Drafted motions, affidavits, petition for divorce, statement of claim, wills, codicils, probate packages and other legal documents.
  • Proofread drafts of legal documents for accuracy in grammar and punctuation.
  • Provided administrative support to boost firm's document production and legal correspondence.
  • Maintained client confidentiality in all matters.
  • Answered phones promptly while providing courteous customer service.
  • Ensured timely filing of pleadings with the court system.
  • Provided administrative support to attorneys by managing calendars; scheduling appointments; organizing files; preparing correspondence; filing court documents; and obtaining necessary signatures.

Paralegal Assistant

Levine Law Office
Calgary, Alberta
11.1995 - 08.2006
  • As a Legal Assistant to the senior partner, Mr. D. Marc Levine, of a busy civil litigation practice focusing on motor vehicle accidents, due to the no fault system being implemented in Manitoba, we relocated to Calgary to continue his specialization in the area of motor vehicle accident civil litigation.
  • Met with clients and attorneys to discuss case details and evidence.
  • Filed clients' legal documents in relevant courts for processing.
  • Maintained knowledge on case status by reviewing relevant records and reporting back to clients.
  • Liaised between attorney and outside counsel, exchanging information.
  • Drafted correspondence, documented data and submitted materials to appropriate parties.
  • Organized exhibits and arguments to present evidence on behalf of clients.
  • Collaborated with attorneys on various projects including organizing evidence and preparing exhibits for trial.
  • Coordinated subpoena services and other support activities for legal office.
  • Prepared Statements of Claim, Affidavit of Records, proposals and reconciliation statements.
  • Facilitated examinations for discovery and managed undertakings.
  • Reviewed legal documents for accuracy and completeness.
  • Organized case files, including maintaining filing systems, photocopying documents and scanning records into databases.
  • Redacted confidential information from legal documents on case-by-case basis.
  • Participated in client interviews, observed questioning process and documented information.
  • Handled telephone calls, meeting plans and conference organization requirements.

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

LYLE G. WILSON
Calgary, Alberta
08.2003 - 04.2006
  • Performed administrative duties such as photocopying, scanning, and organizing legal documents.
  • Assisted in settlement negotiations and mediation preparations.
  • Booked travel arrangements for firm attorney.
  • Advised attorney on probable outcomes of cases based on legal precedents and personal research.
  • Participated in mediation sessions by preparing necessary materials and taking notes during meetings.
  • Monitored and updated clients on case progress, including significant developments.
  • Completed day-to-day duties accurately and efficiently.
  • Provided administrative support and conducted research to assist attorneys in civil litigation preparation.

Education

Paralegal Studies

CDI College
Calgary, AB
01-2024

Skills

  • Legal transcription
  • Clerical assistance
  • Legal correspondence writing
  • Client communication
  • Proofreading
  • Document scanning
  • File organization
  • Litigation support
  • Court filing
  • Amicus
  • LexisNexis
  • PCLaw
  • MS Word, Outlook, Excel
  • Pre-Trial Conference support

Timeline

Paralegal/Legal Assistant

LYLE G. WILSON
08.2003 - 04.2006

Paralegal Assistant

Levine Law Office
11.1995 - 08.2006

Legal Assistant

Tacium, Vincent, Orlikow
05.1988 - 06.2024

Paralegal Studies

CDI College

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