Samantha Paulin
Student-at-Law
Leamington,CA
Summary
Motivated and fast-learning professional with skill in communication, customer service and document drafting. Detail-oriented and collaborative worker with excellent problem-solving capabilities.
Overview
9
9
years of professional experience
8
8
years of post-secondary education
2
2
Languages
Work History
Operations Manager
V Apothecary (Valero Wellness)
02.2023 - Current
- Maintain relationships with patients by identifying needs, addressing patient concerns and offering appropriate solutions with the corresponding healthcare practitioner based on their unique needs.
- Provide ongoing training and mentorship for junior staff, fostering professional development and growth.
- Maintain product ordering organization and administrative needs.
Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
Grassi Law Professional Corporation
01.2016 - 04.2024
- Attended Law School in England from August 2016 to July 2019 and returned to work at Grassi Law Firm for summer term 2016-2017 and 2017-2018.
- Returned to work January 2022 after completing articling at Kirwin Partners.
- Case organization and performed administrative tasks.
- Initial client contact and attended to client queries and concerns.
- Reviewed wills and powers of attorney for presentation to clients and drafted legal opinions for review by supervising solicitor.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Appointed as Commissioner for Oaths in Ontario and administered as required.
Student-at-Law
Kirwin Partners LLP
10.2020 - 11.2021
- Legal experience in areas of Corporate Commercial, Civil Litigation, Family Law and Personal Injury.
- Participated in and conducted client interviews and meetings. Attended settlement conferences, motions, mediations and examinations. Prepared court documents and drafted various corporate documents and contracts.
- Conducted research on substantive and procedural issues.
Legal Administrative Assistant
Kent Law Clinic
09.2016 - 05.2019
- Worked alongside solicitors to provide legal assistance to those who could not afford legal advice/representation.
- Conducted client interviews and responded to inquiries using open-ended questioning skills to attain applicable information for inclusion in reports.
- Conferred with clients and other involved parties to gather and track case information.
- Drafted legal advice that would be ideal for clients and submitted advice to the supervising solicitor for learning purposes.
Education
Certificate of Qualification - National Committee On Accreditation
Federation of Law Societies Canada
03.2020 - 10.2020
LL.B (Hons) - Law
University of Kent Law School
Canterbury, Kent 09.2016 - 06.2019
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
University of Windsor
Windsor, Ontario 09.2010 - 04.2015
Skills
Customer service excellence
Case management
Document preparation
Legal pesearch
Meeting preparation
PC Law, Amicus Attorney, Word, ECore, ONe-key
Accomplishments
- Canadian Negotiation Award at Kent Law School
- Canadian Mooting Award at Kent Law School
Extra-Curricular Activities
- University of Kent Rowing Team
- Immigration and Asylum Team at University of Kent - Vice President
- Canadian Law Society at Kent Law School
- Golden Future South Africa (Windsor Chapter)
- Maximum Training Center (Kickboxing, MMA, fitness center)
- Riverside Minor Hockey Association (Coach and player)
- Windsor Wildcats Female Hockey Association
Timeline
Operations Manager
V Apothecary (Valero Wellness)
02.2023 - Current
Student-at-Law
Kirwin Partners LLP
10.2020 - 11.2021
Certificate of Qualification - National Committee On Accreditation
Federation of Law Societies Canada
03.2020 - 10.2020
Legal Administrative Assistant
Kent Law Clinic
09.2016 - 05.2019
LL.B (Hons) - Law
University of Kent Law School
09.2016 - 06.2019
Legal Assistant/Law Clerk
Grassi Law Professional Corporation
01.2016 - 04.2024
Bachelor of Arts - Modern Languages
University of Windsor
09.2010 - 04.2015
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