Shauna Hamelin
Medicine Hat,Alberta
Summary
Skilled Legal Assistant with experience in all types of law, especially family law and passing in this area in the high 90th percentile.
Highly skilled at multitasking and prioritizing tasks to complete projects on time and determine appropriate courses of action. With the ability to seek out the information needed to solve any issue.
A native English speaker with a good understanding of legal terminology, and the ability to put people at ease, allowing for the compilation of information and evidence in chronological order.
With a strong love for learning the goal is to obtain and complete the ADR Arbitration training in the near future. This would be of benefit to any Law firm.
Efficient with Adobe and Microsoft Word Suites, as well as some other legal software such as EasyLaw.
Fully licensed to drive, with the ability to travel between the cities of Medicine Hat and Lethbridge.
Overview
5
5
years of professional experience
1
1
Certification
Work History
Legal Assistant
Self Employed
04.2018 - Current
- Drafted, reviewed and negotiated legal documents to support client needs.
- Analyzed legal documents and identified pertinent issues for clients.
- Prepared and filed pleadings, motions and other legal documents in court proceedings.
- Commissioned Affidavits with attachments.
- Developed legal strategies to protect client interests and resolve disputes.
Legal Assistant
Top Edge Law
04.2018 - 05.2018
- Organized documents to manage paper and electronic filing systems of clients.
- Filed court documents and legal pleadings with court clerk on behalf of attorneys.
- Prepared and drafted correspondence and legal forms to maintain smooth communications.
- Managed accounts and client records of clients, observing confidentiality, and extreme discretion.
- Opened and closed files, initiated billing statements, and managed firm administrative matters.
Education
Legal Assistant - Paralegal
Reeves College
Calgary, AB05.2018
Skills
- Evaluate Evidence
- Legal Documents
- Conducting Intakes
- Administrative Support
- Case File Management
- Document Preparation
- Family Law
- Courtroom Procedures
- Intellectual Property Law
- Coordinate Exhibits
- Evidence Organization
- Efficient Researcher
Certification
Certified Legal Assistant
Languages
English
Native or Bilingual
Timeline
Legal Assistant
Self Employed
04.2018 - Current
Legal Assistant
Top Edge Law
04.2018 - 05.2018
Legal Assistant - Paralegal
Reeves College
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