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Roderick D. Walker

Simcoe,ON

Summary

Professional Objective To obtain a challenging, fulfilling employment in which my current knowledge and proven leadership skills can be expanded and further refined. Driven Paralegal successful at thriving in high stress, high-pressure environments and situations involving constant change and vast ambiguity in data and instruction.

Overview

34
34
years of professional experience

Work History

Licensed Paralegal

Law Society of Ontario, R.D. Walker Legal Service
01.1996 - Current
  • Provide legal services in the areas of Provincial Offences, Small Claims Court and Landlord and Tenant
  • Research and prepare oral and/or written arguments for Highway Traffic Act, Criminal/Tribunal cases
  • Apply provincial statutes related to various cases for clients
  • Examine and cross-examine witnesses in Provincial Offences Court
  • Anticipate and countering possible Crown positions in regard to plea bargaining and or sentencing
  • Interview clients and ascertain all relevant information pertaining to the file
  • Interview witnesses for Provincial Offences and Small Claims Court
  • Review evidence for court that would be admissible under the Canada Evidence Act
  • Achieve resolutions in Provincial Offences and Small Claims Court in client’s favour
  • Maintain ethical standards with the Judiciary, Crown Attorney, police and the Law Society of Upper Canada
  • Obtain disclosure of evidence for Provincial Offences Court
  • Maintain client files utilizing the ULaw computer program
  • Resolution discussions with the Provincial Prosecutor for Provincial Offences matters
  • Issue Summons to Witnesses for Small Claims Court matters
  • Draft demand letters, minutes of settlement, terms of settlement and other Court related documents for clients
  • Determine strategy for each case regarding Provincial Offences and Small Claims Court
  • Prepare trial books with table of contents including Statement of Claim, Statement of Defence, Pleadings, letters, notes, case law, opening statement, agreed statement of facts, closing statements
  • Research the current case law and facts of a case and determine the potential outcome for a client
  • Work is performed under strict deadlines.

Court Services Officer

Ministry of Attorney General
01.1993 - 01.1996
  • Maintained proper order while Court was in session and escorted the presiding Judge and/or jury into the courtroom
  • Instructed prospective jurors in their duties and responsibilities
  • Dealing with the public with respect to inquires about the protocol of the court system.

Court Process Officer

Ministry of Attorney General, Courts
01.1990 - 01.1996
  • Ensured prompt and efficient service of Court documents
  • Enforced orders/ judgments of the Court and seized bank accounts, goods and chattels pursuant to Ontario Acts
  • Prepared official Court documentation using the Process Server computer program
  • Dealt with the public and court officials in a professional manner by providing instruction in an enforcement environment.

Education

Legal Research - Law And Justice

Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology, Humber College
04.2006

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Humber College
2005

Administration Diploma - Law and Security

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology
Hamilton, ON
04.2004

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Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology
1988

Skills

  • Client Support
  • Oral Arguments
  • Office Administration
  • Court Deposition
  • Prepare and submit evidence for court
  • Trial Proceedings
  • Case File Preparation
  • Case Management
  • Document Control Support
  • Subpoena Service
  • Legal Research
  • Proficiency in MS Office
  • Online Databases
  • Evidence Gathering
  • Review of Pleadings
  • Criminal Law
  • Motions Drafting
  • Court Document Filing
  • Legal and Court Processes
  • Assisting Lawyers

Affiliations

Law Society of Upper Canada Member 2008 - present Best Practices for Paralegals before the Landlord and Tenant Board Best Practices for Paralegals appearing before the Ontario Court of Justice New Lawyer Practice Series/Criminal Law 2010 Advanced Cross-Examination Techniques Damages in Small Claims Court Practical Advocacy for Paralegals Best Practices for Paralegals Appearing Before the Human Rights Tribunal of Ontario Paralegal Society of Ontario Member 2008 - present Board Director 2008 – current Vice-President 2008 – 2010, 2014 Liaison with Law Commission of Ontario for the Modernization of the Provincial Offences Act Conduct lectures as a Board Member in various parts of Ontario for presentation of the Modernization of the Provincial Offences Act Participate in annual continuing education opportunities for credit hours for the Law Society requirements (12 hours per year) Roderick D. Walker Page 3 Provide ongoing leadership and consultation with the Board of Directors for future planning Attend and represent the Board at the Liaison Committee with the Law Society twice a year Actively participate in monthly Board meetings Professional Development

Work Availability

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Quote

Judge a man by his questions rather than his answers.
Voltaire

Timeline

Licensed Paralegal

Law Society of Ontario, R.D. Walker Legal Service
01.1996 - Current

Court Services Officer

Ministry of Attorney General
01.1993 - 01.1996

Court Process Officer

Ministry of Attorney General, Courts
01.1990 - 01.1996

Legal Research - Law And Justice

Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology, Humber College

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Humber College

Administration Diploma - Law and Security

Mohawk College of Applied Arts And Technology

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Mohawk College of Applied Arts & Technology

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