Sarah Jane Snyder
London,ON
Summary
A results-oriented and customer-focused professional skilled in preparing necessary correspondence and documents with a strong understanding of legal terminology and processes. Adept in maintaining confidential records and client information. Will pleasantly assist all members of the legal team and clients in preparing for trials and other legal proceedings, as well as any other behind-the-scenes tasks that may be needed to ensure the practice or department runs smoothly.
Overview
8
8
years of professional experience
Work History
Foster's Law LLP
Document Management Scanner
10.2024 - Current
- Inputting, either by scanning or importing, paper and digital documents into the electronic Primafact file.
- Cross-referencing to the existing electronic file, identifying and removing duplicate disclosure
- Using templates and firm protocols to organize the materials into appropriate binders ie. Medical, Liability, AB, Privileged Document Briefs, etc
- Determining where the records are placed if no specific instructions are given by the clerk.
- Multi-tasking and/or ability to switch priority tasks at a moment's notice
- Working with large team to meet multiple files' deadlines using the task and files databases along with communication with team members.
- Keeping electronic files as consistently organized as possible given there are so many hands in the files.
- Maintaining hardcopy files
- Switchboard training and relief
Legal Assistant
Lerners LLP
12.2023 - 10.2024
- Request documentation from clients and save it to the Document Management Archive
- Conducted conflict searches using 3E Elite software
- Transferred information from Intake Forms to ProLaw to prepare for the opening of new files
- Assist with the drafting of pleadings per a lawyer's dictation
- Management of two lawyer's calendars for hearing dates, deadlines and client appointments
- Communicate with the Court to ensure hearing information is accurate and up to date or request Caselines Access for myself and my supervising lawyer
- Serve documents on opposing parties and then file using the Justice Services Portal
- Diarize important dates for hearings and submission deadlines
- Prepare files for closing on an as needed basis
- Monthly billing of clients using 3E Elite Software
- Collection efforts for overdue accounts
Legal Assistant
Cohen Highley LLP
08.2021 - 10.2023
- Request documentation from Landlord Clients and file the same upon receipt
- Conducted conflict searches using ProLaw software
- Transferred information from Intake Forms to ProLaw to prepare for the opening of new files
- Assist with the drafting of pleadings per a lawyer's instructions
- Assist with the drafting of L1/L9 Update sheets per a lawyer or paralegal's instruction
- Communicate with the Court to ensure hearing information is accurate and up to date or to request Caselines Access for myself and my supervising lawyer
- Serve and file documents using the Justice Services Portal
- Diarize important dates for hearings and submission deadlines
- Prepare files for closing on an as needed basis
- Receptionist Duties – greeting clients, scanning their identification for filing, managing appointments/consultations
- Monthly billing of clients using ProLaw software
Co-Op Student
Cohen Highley LLP
08.2021 - 01.2022
- Acted as the receptionist; greeting clients, logging deliveries, checking and copying client IDs, cleaning meeting rooms between clients, preparing mail for delivery, locking up the reception area at the end of the day
- Conducted conflict searches using ProLaw software
- Assisted with file organization to prepare documents to be returned to clients
- Transferred information from Intake Forms to ProLaw to prepare for the opening of new files
- Cross-referenced physical documents to digital copies in the digital archive to ensure all documents have been transferred and copying documents to the archive if needed
- Prepared files for closing and transfer to storage for the Family, Real Estate and Wills/Estates departments
- Took cheques to the bank for deposit into the firm's trust account
- Miscellaneous duties as assigned by the legal assistants and senior clerk
Custom Framing Manager
Michaels Arts and Crafts
07.2017 - 12.2018
- Suggestive selling techniques and rapport building to lead up to closing sales
- Proper archival handling techniques and storage of custom art from the close of a sale to final assembly of frame
- Kept careful attention to detail regarding measurements, specifically for the ordering and cutting of matboard and glass
- Used the in-house computerized ordering system to keep the frame workshop well stocked with supplies
- Organization of the framing workshop and selling station
- Set daily and weekly sales goals for the entire framing team based on weekly sales targets
- Kept stock for two departments organized through an in-house rotation system
- Acted as the trainer for a half dozen associates interested in cross training as well as cashiering
Education
Associate of Arts - Law Clerk
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
London, ON07-2021
Bachelor of Arts - History
Wilfred Laurier University
Waterloo, ON08-2015
Skills
- Analytical problem solving
- Proficient in 3E AI docketing software
- Proficient in Primafact document management software
- Proficient in iManage software
- Typing speed of 50 wpm
- Proficient in Microsoft Office programs including Word, Excel and Outlook
- Proficient with Adobe PDF reader
- Professional telephone etiquette
- Front desk management
- Customer-centric approach
- Dictation and Transcription
- Proficient with Tribunals Ontario and Civil Claims Online Portals
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
French
Limited Working
Interests
- Baking
- Crafting and DIY Projects
- Swimming
- Reading
- Hiking
- Drawing and Painting
- Creative Writing
- 16th Century History
Timeline
Foster's Law LLP
Document Management Scanner
10.2024 - Current
Legal Assistant
Lerners LLP
12.2023 - 10.2024
Legal Assistant
Cohen Highley LLP
08.2021 - 10.2023
Co-Op Student
Cohen Highley LLP
08.2021 - 01.2022
Custom Framing Manager
Michaels Arts and Crafts
07.2017 - 12.2018
Associate of Arts - Law Clerk
Fanshawe College of Applied Arts And Technology
Bachelor of Arts - History
Wilfred Laurier University
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